I replace mine when I replace the pads as I like my car to remain stock

Ah yes, the reason. There is one good reason why I am thinking of turfing the set up...namely most of the parts are pretty tired on my project car, the little plastic clips that hold the connectors are broken, the wiring that has been exposed to the wheel wells has broken sheathing, most of the rubber grommets where the wiring enters the chassis are disintegrating when I take them out. It is not likely a huge expense to renew all of the parts, but Porsche is a bit silly on little things, I suspect it would be a few hundred dollars by the time I got everything......

Dennis

The two wires need to be connected for the light to stay off, at least for an '88 Carrera. I was advised to do the opposite (leave them unconnected) by an, ahemmm, "major guru" on this board and my brake warning light is on all the time. Not big deal - I'll connect them next time I'm in there.


Hardly the same thing. The alternator and the oil pressure warning lights are there to protect against sudden, catastrophic failures. But the brake pad sensors are there to cover a very slow wearing process, one that any responsible owner should be aware of.