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- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2S 3.8L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C2 3.6L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C4 3.6L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C2S 3.8L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C4S 3.8L 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
Maintain the integrity of your Porsche's brake wear monitoring system with this OE Match Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor, manufactured as a direct replacement. Produced to OE-style specifications, this brake pad wear sensor is designed to provide accurate monitoring of front brake pad wear, alerting the driver when the brake pads have reached their service limit. Manufactured from high-quality heat-resistant materials with durable electrical connections, it delivers reliable performance, precise fitment, and long service life for Porsche maintenance, repairs, and restoration projects.
Fits:
For Cars With Ceramic Brake PCCB (I450)
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2S 3.8L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C2 3.6L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C4 3.6L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C2S 3.8L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C4S 3.8L 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
The front brake pad wear sensor is fitted to the brake pad and forms part of the vehicle's braking safety system. As the brake pad wears, the sensor contacts the brake disc, triggering the dashboard warning indicator to notify the driver that the pads require replacement. During routine brake servicing, the sensor should always be inspected and replaced if worn or damaged to ensure continued accuracy of the brake wear warning system.
What This Product Does:
- Monitors the wear level of the front brake pads.
- Triggers the dashboard brake wear warning when pads reach their service limit.
- Helps prevent excessive brake pad wear.
- Supports safe and timely brake maintenance.
- Provides reliable electrical communication with the vehicle's warning system.
- Replaces worn, damaged, or activated brake pad wear sensors.
- Provides an OE-style fit for straightforward installation.
Symptoms Of Wear Or Failure:
- Brake pad wear warning light remaining illuminated.
- Brake wear warning failing to operate correctly.
- Damaged or broken sensor wiring.
- Worn or activated brake pad wear sensor during brake servicing.
- Corrosion affecting the electrical connector.
- Physical damage caused during brake pad replacement.
- Intermittent brake wear warning faults.
Why Replacement Matters:
- The front brake pad wear sensor plays an essential role in monitoring brake pad condition and providing an early warning when replacement is required. A damaged or previously activated sensor may fail to provide accurate wear information, potentially allowing brake pads to wear beyond their safe operating limits or generating false warning messages.
- Replacing the brake pad wear sensor whenever the front brake pads are renewed helps maintain the accuracy of the brake wear monitoring system, supporting safe braking performance and reducing the risk of unnecessary brake component damage. Manufactured as a direct replacement and produced to OE-style specifications, this OE Match Front Brake Pad Wear Sensor provides reliable fit, performance, and durability for Porsche maintenance, repairs, and restoration projects.
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99761267
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor
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Maintain the safety and reliability of your Porsche braking
system with this OE Match Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor. Designed for
Porsche 986 Boxster, Porsche 987.1 Boxster and Porsche 987.1 Cayman models,
this sensor forms an integral part of the factory brake wear monitoring system,
providing an early warning when rear brake pads have reached their service
limit.
Fits:
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.5L 1997-99
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 1999-02
- Porsche Boxster 986 2.7L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster S 986 3.2L 2003-04
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
Installed directly into the rear brake pad assembly, the sensor continuously monitors brake pad thickness. As the friction material wears down, the sensor activates the dashboard brake warning system, alerting the driver that replacement is required. This helps prevent excessive brake wear, protects brake discs and ensures the braking system continues to perform safely and efficiently.
For Porsche sports cars, maintaining the brake wear monitoring system is an important part of preventative maintenance and long-term braking performance.
What Does a Brake Pad Wear Sensor Do?
The brake pad wear sensor is designed to monitor the remaining thickness of the brake pad friction material.
As the brake pad wears, the sensor eventually contacts the brake disc and completes an electrical circuit, triggering the brake wear warning light on the dashboard.
A correctly functioning sensor helps:
- Monitor brake pad condition
- Provide early brake wear warnings
- Prevent excessive brake pad wear
- Protect brake discs from damage
- Improve service planning
- Support safe braking performance
- Maintain factory brake monitoring functionality
The sensor acts as an important safeguard, ensuring brake maintenance can be carried out before braking performance is affected.
Why Do Brake Pad Wear Sensors Fail?
Brake wear sensors operate in a challenging environment exposed to heat, vibration, moisture and brake dust.
Common causes of failure include:
- Normal brake pad wear
- Sensor activation after reaching its wear limit
- Damaged wiring
- Corrosion within electrical connections
- Heat-related deterioration
- Physical damage during brake servicing
- Water ingress
- Age-related component fatigue
Because the sensor is designed to function alongside the brake pad, replacement is generally recommended whenever new brake pads are installed.
When Should a Brake Pad Wear Sensor Be Replaced?
The sensor should be replaced whenever it has been activated, damaged or when brake pads are renewed.
Common symptoms include:
- Brake wear warning light illuminated
- Intermittent brake warning messages
- Damaged sensor wiring
- False brake wear alerts
- Corroded electrical connections
- Sensor damage during servicing
- Rear brake pad replacement due to wear
Replacing the sensor during brake maintenance ensures the warning system continues to operate correctly.
Why Replacement Matters
A functioning brake wear sensor helps maintain braking safety while reducing the risk of costly brake repairs.
Benefits include:
- Accurate brake pad monitoring
- Reliable warning light operation
- Improved braking safety
- Protection of brake discs
- Better maintenance scheduling
- Reduced repair costs
- Improved braking system reliability
- Long-term component protection
For Porsche Boxster and Cayman owners, maintaining the brake wear monitoring system helps preserve the safety and performance expected from the Porsche brand.
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98661236501
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche Boxster 987 2.7L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-12
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman 2.7L 987C 2006-08
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman 2.9L 987C MKII 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor
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Maintain the safety, reliability and performance of your
Porsche braking system with this OE Match Rear Brake Pad Wear Sensor. Designed specifically for Porsche 987.1 and 987.2 Boxster and
Cayman models, this sensor forms an essential part of the factory brake wear
monitoring system, providing an early warning when rear brake pads approach
their minimum service thickness.
Porsche 987.1 Boxster 2.7L 2005 - 2008
Porsche 987.1 Boxster S 2005 - 2008 with Ceramic brakes (PCCB)
Porsche 987.2 Boxster 2.9L 2009 - 2012
Porsche 987.2 Boxster S >>2009
Porsche 987.2 Boxster S 2009 - 2012 with Ceramic brakes (PCCB)
Porsche 987.2 Boxster Spyder 2009 - 2012
Porsche 987C.1 Cayman 2.7L 2006 - 2008
Porsche 987C.1 Cayman S 2006 - 2008 with Ceramic brakes (PCCB)
Porsche 987C.2 Cayman 2.9L 2009 - 2012
Porsche 987C.2 Cayman S >>2009
Porsche 987C.2 Cayman R >>2009
Porsche 987C.2 Cayman S 2009 - 2012 with Ceramic brakes (PCCB)
Mounted within the rear brake pad assembly, the sensor
continuously monitors brake pad wear and alerts the driver via the dashboard
warning system when replacement is required. This helps prevent excessive brake
pad wear, protects expensive brake discs and ensures the braking system
continues to perform as Porsche intended.
Whether used on a daily-driven Boxster, a Cayman road car or a track-focused build, maintaining the brake wear monitoring system helps ensure optimum braking performance and safety.
What Does a Brake Pad Wear Sensor Do?
The brake pad wear sensor is designed to monitor the remaining thickness of the brake pad friction material.
As the brake pad wears down, the sensor eventually contacts the brake disc and completes an electrical circuit that activates the brake wear warning light on the dashboard.
A properly functioning sensor helps:
- Monitor brake pad condition
- Provide early brake wear warnings
- Prevent excessive brake pad wear
- Protect brake discs from damage
- Improve maintenance planning
- Support safe braking performance
- Maintain factory brake monitoring functionality
The sensor provides valuable advance warning before braking performance is compromised.
Why Do Brake Pad Wear Sensors Fail?
Brake wear sensors operate in a demanding environment exposed to constant heat cycles, moisture, brake dust and vibration.
Common causes of failure include:
- Normal brake pad wear
- Sensor activation once wear limits are reached
- Damaged wiring
- Corrosion within electrical connectors
- Heat-related deterioration
- Physical damage during brake servicing
- Water ingress Age-related degradation
As the sensor is considered a service component, replacement is generally recommended whenever new brake pads are fitted.
When Should a Brake Pad Wear Sensor Be Replaced?
The sensor should be replaced whenever it has been activated, damaged or when new brake pads are installed.
Common symptoms include:
- Brake wear warning light illuminated
- Intermittent brake warning messages
- Damaged or broken sensor wiring
- False brake wear warnings
- Corroded sensor connectors
- Sensor damage during brake servicing
- Rear brake pad replacement due to wear
Replacing the sensor during routine brake maintenance helps ensure continued reliability of the brake monitoring system.
Why Replacement Matters
A functioning brake wear sensor helps maintain braking safety while protecting other brake system components.
Benefits include:
- Accurate brake pad monitoring
- Reliable warning light operation
- Improved braking safety
- Protection of brake discs
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Better service planning
- Improved braking system reliability
- Long-term brake component protection
For Porsche Boxster and Cayman owners, maintaining the brake wear monitoring system helps preserve both performance and peace of mind.
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98761267602
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-12
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman 2.9L 987C MKII 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
Front Brake Pad Wear Sensors - Sold each
Maintain the safety and performance of your Porsche braking
system with these OE Match Front Brake Pad Wear Sensors. Designed for Porsche 997 Carrera, Porsche 987 Boxster S and
Porsche 987 Cayman S models, these sensors form a critical part of the factory
brake wear monitoring system, providing an early warning when front brake pads
approach their minimum service thickness.
Fits:
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-12
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman 2.9L 987C MKII 2009-12
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
Mounted directly within the front brake pad assembly, the sensors continuously monitor brake pad wear and trigger the dashboard brake warning light when replacement is required. This allows owners to schedule brake maintenance before braking performance is affected or expensive brake disc damage occurs.
For high-performance Porsche sports cars, maintaining a fully operational brake wear monitoring system is essential for preserving braking efficiency, safety and long-term reliability.
What Do Brake Pad Wear Sensors Do?
Brake pad wear sensors monitor the remaining thickness of the brake pad friction material throughout its service life.
As the brake pads wear down, the sensor eventually contacts the brake disc and completes an electrical circuit that activates the brake wear warning light on the dashboard.
A properly functioning sensor helps:
- Monitor brake pad condition
- Provide early brake wear warnings
- Prevent excessive brake pad wear
- Protect brake discs from damage
- Improve maintenance planning
- Support safe braking performance
- Maintain factory brake monitoring functionality
The sensors act as a valuable preventative maintenance feature, helping avoid unnecessary brake system damage.
Why Do Brake Pad Wear Sensors Fail?
Brake wear sensors are exposed to significant heat, vibration, moisture and road contamination during normal use.
Common causes of failure include:
- Normal brake pad wear
- Sensor activation after reaching wear limits
- Damaged wiring
- Corrosion within connectors
- Heat-related deterioration
- Physical damage during brake servicing
- Water ingress Age-related material fatigue
Because the sensor is designed to work alongside the brake pads, replacement is normally recommended whenever new brake pads are installed.
When Should Brake Pad Wear Sensors Be Replaced?
Brake wear sensors should be replaced whenever they have been activated, damaged or during brake pad replacement.
Common symptoms include:
- Brake wear warning light illuminated
- Intermittent brake warning messages
- Damaged or broken sensor wiring
- False brake wear warnings
- Corroded electrical connections
- Sensor damage during brake servicing
- Front brake pad replacement due to wear
Replacing the sensors during routine brake maintenance ensures the warning system remains fully operational.
Why Replacement Matters
A functioning brake wear monitoring system helps maintain both safety and braking performance.
Benefits include:
- Accurate brake pad monitoring
- Reliable warning light operation
- Improved braking safety
- Protection of brake discs
- Reduced maintenance costs
- Better service planning
- Improved braking system reliability
- Long-term component protection
For Porsche owners, replacing worn brake wear sensors helps maintain factory braking standards and driving confidence.
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99761275
The product you are viewing cross references to these numbers
- Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
- Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 4 3.6L 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
- Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12
Complete set of replacement brake shims and wire sensors, 16 PARTS
Fits:
Porsche 997 C2
Porsche 997 C4
Porsche 987 S Boxster / Cayman
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