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911 C2/C4 (3.6 l) standard brakes (grey cast iron) - as of 2009 model

Front axle Rear axle
Characteristics: 
  • 4-piston fixed calliper with two bars 
  • Brake pads with sliding plate

Symptom: 
Brake noise (squealing) on front axle during braking, just before the vehicle stops, when the brake pedal is pressed lightly.
Remedial action: 
Remedial action 1 
  • Grease the sliding plate -1-  (on brake pads with a small sliding plate) in the contact surface area of the brake pistons with Interflon HT (Part No. 999.917.565.40).
  • Relates only to brake-pad repair kits 997.351.938.03, 997.351.938.04 and 997.351.938.19.
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Brake-pad backing plate with small sliding plate 
Remedial action 2 
Install brake pads with a large sliding plate (on the backing plate) -1-  .
These brake pads with a large sliding plate (on the backing plate) -1-  have integrated grease pockets.
As a result, the contact surface area of the brake pistons does not need to be greased with Interflon HT  .
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Brake-pad backing plate with large sliding plate 
References: 
Characteristics: 
  • 4-piston fixed calliper with two bars
  • Brake pads with sliding plate

Complaints/symptom: None