Pad and Sensor Change

**JackWood** · #1 (**permalink**) 08-22-2006, 07:28 AM

OK, after the great response I got in the Brake Fluid thread I thought I would stick to this Competition forum as you guys all seem to really know what the crack is.

So to my next dilema:

I have seen the article about the pad swap that has been posted up on this forum and I am very happy with carrying out that work. The instructions were great, and very clear.

However, they did not cover replacing/attaching/plugging/unplugging the sensors. I have been recomended to change out the sensors, so I will be doing this.

I always assumed that the sensors were actually formed into the pads and it was just a case of plugging them in to the flying leads from the ECUbut is sounds like you have to manually attach them, hence why they are purchased seperately.

So if anyone can provide a description, with pics, that would be perfect.

Thanks again in advance to all you guys.

Jack

FT · #2 (**permalink**) 08-22-2006, 02:15 PM

I followed some of that thread about sensors, but not all of it. However, when I am changing the pads, I did not see any sensors what so ever and after changing pads back and forth about a dozen times, I still am not sure where those sensors are; they are not in the pads as far as I can see. I have to note that I haven't had any sensor issues at all thus far.

**JackWood** · #3 (**permalink**) 08-22-2006, 02:44 PM

FT, so those wires, and the grey plugs that are mounted to the strut, where do they go? What do they attach to if not the pad?

Jack

**JackWood** · #4 (**permalink**) 08-22-2006, 02:53 PM

Just read your article again FT, and there is no sign of any sensor cable in any of the photos!!

Where has it all gone?

Jack

FT · #5 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 04:41 AM

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Just read your article again FT, and there is no sign of any sensor cable in any of the photos!!

Where has it all gone?

Jack
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Jack:

I was going to ask about the same, 'what cables, wires are you talking about?' [img]/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/MWPX/teeth_smile.gif[/img] Seriously, I am don't know what you are talking about.
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Edited by - FT on 08/22/2006 10:42:15 PM

**JackWood** · #6 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 07:51 AM

So, FT, you have no wires or cables running to the brake pads? Seriously?

I will get photo for you.

Or take a look at this: http://www.bombaydigital.com/boxster...s/change_pads/

I found this on a UK site yesterday. It mentions pushing out the pistons to get the new pads back in, as well.

Jack

**K-Man S** · #7 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 11:40 AM

Yes something is wrong with FT's photo instructions, either those aren't Cayman brakes in the photos or someone has removed his pad wear sensors/wiring. Mine are like the photos you found on the other site JackWood.

craignyc · #8 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 05:42 PM

i cut the wires right at the pad where they go in, I then used a wire twist to make the computer think it is good. No reason to have the pads have the wires coming out of them, if you pay attention to your pads you don't need that stupid sensor ****.

**K-Man S** · #9 (**permalink**) 08-23-2006, 08:57 PM

My local Porsche mechanic advises tying them up out of the way.

Chris R. · #10 (**permalink**) 09-08-2006, 03:38 AM

As long as they have not been set off (i.e. the brake light is not on in the dash) you can simply unplug them and use electrical tape and a zip tie to secure them to the line.

Caveat: don't do that in the rear since they will tear off with the movement of the suspension!!

**JackWood** · #11 (**permalink**) 09-11-2006, 07:13 AM

Ken

How are you finding the Hawk pads? Just wondering if you are getting any squeel on the road. Any more noise, dust, or other issues?

Jack

dt · #12 (**permalink**) 09-11-2006, 08:51 AM

My Porsche guy put orange Pagids on the front and Blue on the back, and tied up the cables. There are no holes for them in the race pads.

They are wearing SO SO SO much better than the stock pads its not even funny. But they do squeal. I went through the stock pads in 3 track days, and now I am upto about 5 with the race pads and they are not even 1/3rd worn. Definately worth the extra money and putting up with the noise if you track regularly.