[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

One of my colleagues also has a Cayenne S and mentioned the same thing about not getting that first good bite - seems like it's a 'Cayenne thing'. As far as brake pads, Hawk HPS pads are excellent if you're looking for something a bit more aggressive - link below.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/SuperCat/1078/POR_1078_BRKPRF_pg1.htm#item0