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Installing rear disc brake pads: Notes

WARNING: Danger of accident if old parts are fitted on brake caliper. 
  • This can cause malfunctions. 

→ Fit new expanding spring, new retaining pin and new retaining pin screw on the brake caliper.

The back of the pad backing plates must not be greased !

Check disc brakes for wear. For wear limits see Technical Data → 46 TW Tightening torques for brake mechanics - as of MY 2003 (All Models Except Cayenne S TIO Titan) .

New disc brakes must be clean and free of grease!

The core of the warning contact line must not be left exposed! Worn insulation is not significant!

If necessary, remove a little brake fluid from the expansion tank by suction to prevent overflow when the disc brake pad is pushed back!

Use a new repair kit!

Observe correct tightening torques → 46 TW Tightening torques for brake mechanics - as of MY 2003 (All Models Except Cayenne S TIO Titan) .

1. If necessary, push brake piston back into its original position using the piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) NR.144 , see Workshop Equipment Manual, Chapter 2.4.

2. Fit disc brake pads.

Fig 1: Fitting expanding spring, retaining pin and warning contact line
GP00010500Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

3. Install expanding spring, retaining pin -direction arrow-  and lock (safety bracket) -arrow-  at top of retaining pin. See Fig 1.

4. Install warning contact line at bottom of brake caliper -arrow-  and warning contacts at disc brake pads. See Fig 1.

5. Press the brake pedal several times while the car is stationary to position the pads on the brake disc.

Fig 2: Brake fluid reservoir
GP00010576Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

6. Check brake fluid level and correct if necessary. The brake fluid level must lie within the MAX - MIN marking. See Fig 2.