I took my car in for 30,000 KM servicing (about 18,500 miles). I also asked for a brake change since this would be the first. The guy calls me up later and says my 2 front rotors need to be changed due to burning. I asked how I would burn a pair of rotors since I dont track. He said even aggressive road driving could lead to burned rotors. He confirmed that I had still not worn out the pads completely , so no metal to metal contact. I allowed him to change it but asked to see the rotors when I pick it up.

He said the ring (seen in the image below) is the burn mark and the consequence would be the rotor breaking since it is now brittle. I was not quite satisfied and felt a little uneasy but not wanting to make a scene simply took pics and left.

Any comments guys?

Thanks

 

Seems quite odd that its on both rotors. Was this warranted by Porsche?

 

Looks like my rotors after a good canyon run. I don't think for a minute your rotors needed to be changed. I hope you didn't pay for the new rotors.

 

I did have to pay!

Apparently they were brittle enough to break. I gave it a solid knock with my fist/knuckles but it did not seem brittle.

 

Bo-shizer!

 

I had a much less wear on mine (5500 miles) i made the dealer replace them and the pads for free two weeks ago. Go back and ask for your money back!!

 

Just get a set from suncoast,~300$, and DIY, it's very easy.

 

I will KA 997TT.

TT Surgeon, im not in the US and as mentioned I was already charged with the price of the new rotors.

 

Wow sorry you had to pay. I think they took advantage of you. If there was no cracking near the cross drilled holes, I see no need to change out rotors. I hope they changed your pads at the same time.

 

I would suggest to take this up with Porsche directly or at the very least, speak to the gen mgr of the dealership. Good luck!

 

MS S3-R, they did change the front pads which I paid for obviously.

NeilM, I think thats what ill do. Im glad I took pictures as I did not take the rotors home with me.

 

You might have also got some material or something in the pads which would cause it to scorn like that.