Removing and installing the front disc brake pads: Installation: Notes
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- Before installation of the brake pads, check the wear of the brake discs. For minimum thickness of the brake discs, see TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMIT - 911 CARRERA , TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMIT - GT3 , TECHNICAL DATA/WEAR LIMIT BRAKE - GT3 RS AND GT3 AS OF MODEL YEAR 2004 , TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMIT - 911 CARRERA 4 , TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMIT - 911 CARRERA 4S or TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMIT - 911 CARRERA 4S WITH PCCB .
- If necessary, turn back the piston to its original position using the resetting fixture.
- Fit new vibration dampers in the pistons. Remove protective film from the vibration dampers before installation.
- Insert the brake pads. Ensure correct brake pad quality.NOTE: The brake pad quality on the front and rear axles is identical.
The pad backing plates (rear side of the brake pads) must not be greased.
- Fit new expanding spring, new retaining pin and new retainer (safety bracket) (arrow). Refer to Fig 1 . These parts are available as a repair set and must be "renewed" each time the pads are changed.
- Insert the warning contact wire and warning contacts.
- Firmly press the brake pedal several times with the vehicle stationary so that the brake pads assume their fit in accordance with the operating state. Next, check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.