Installing rear disc brake pads

WARNING: Danger of accident if old parts are fitted on brake caliper.

Fit new expanding spring, new retaining pin and new safety bracket on the brake calliper.

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WARNING: Danger of accident if brake pads of the wrong quality are installed.

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NOTE:

The back of the pad backing plates must not be greased.
Check disc brakes for wear; for wear limits see → 46 Technical data/brake wear limits.
Disc brakes must be clean and free of grease.
The core of the warning contact wire 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 spilling when the disc brake pad is pushed back.
Use new repair kit.
Observe 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

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

4. Fit warning contact line at bottom of brake caliper -bottom 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

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