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Removing and installing the parking brake shoes: Installation

  1. Lightly grease the adjustment device No. -2-  , pins No. -8-  /No. -9-  on the actuating lever (spreading lever) and the sliding surfaces of the parking brake shoes.
  2. Install the actuating lever (spreading lever) No. -12-  , brake shoes, return springs, compression springs and adjustment device. Refer to Fig 1. The spreading lever (No 12.) is a 1-part assembly that cannot be disassembled. This assembly consists of parts No. -6-  , No. -7-  and No. -8-. 
    Fig 1: Exploded View Of Parking Brake Shoe Assembly
    G03093935Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: The hook (the curved end of the spring) of compression spring No. -10- must point upward on the upper brake shoe and downward on the lower brake shoe.
  3. Again check to ensure that the parking brake shoes, adjustment device, return springs, compression springs and spreading lever are positioned correctly, and adjust if necessary.
    NOTE: Ensure that the hooks of the compression springs No. 10 correctly clasp the wheel carrier A (if necessary, check with the aid of a mirror).
    Fig 2: Checking That Compression Springs Clasp Wheel Carrier
    G03093936Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  4. Clean the levelling and centering surfaces on the brake disc and wheel hub. Then apply a very thin coat of Optimoly TA to the centering surface on the wheel hub.
  5. Fit the brake disc.
    NOTE:
    • Do not confuse right and left brake discs during assembly.
    • Distinguishing characteristic: involute shape and spare part number (SP No.). The flat surface of the brake discs is marked with R = right or L = left.
    • Spare part on left-hand side - third group number is odd (SP No. Left brake disc: 996.352.405.00).
    • Spare part on right-hand side - third group number is even (SP No. Right brake disc: 996.352.406.00).
    Fig 3: Identifying Left Brake Disc
    G03093937Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Adjust the parking brake shoes and parking brake cables. Fit the brake caliper. Tightening torque of the fastening screws: 85 Nm (63 ftlb.). Ensure that the brake hose and brake line are in perfect position.
    NOTE: Replace the brake caliper fastening screws after each removal.