Removing rear brake caliper

Installation Location:

Fig 1: Brake caliper

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Fig 2: Pushing brake pads away from rotor

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

1. Push brake pad back slightly and evenly with piston resetting fixture (replaces P83) NR.144 , see Workshop Equipment Manual, Chapter 2.4 -direction arrow- . See Fig 2.

Fig 3: Wear indicator connector and mounting bracket

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

2. Release and unclip the connector from the wear indicator -arrow- . See Fig 3.

3. Remove cable holder for the brake line and wear indicator -arrow- . See Fig 3.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake line fitting and brake caliper fasteners

Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

NOTE:

Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake caliper on the wheel carrier.

4. Loosen the brake line on the brake caliper -arrow- and collect brake fluid in a suitable container. Close off the line with a suitable plug. Remove the brake caliper from the wheel carrier using a socket-wrench insert, multiple tooth with pin guide NR.33 -arrows- . See Fig 4.