Checking Thickness Of Brake Pads
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
Installation of brake pads with the wrong brake pad quality
- Longer braking distance
- More wear on brake pads
- Only use the type-specific brake pads listed in the Porsche Parts Information.
- Replace brake pads on both sides of axle when the brake pad wear indicator light comes on.
Information
Checking thickness of brake pads
- If brake pad wear is indicated by the warning light, the warning contact (sender including wire and plug connection) must also be replaced.
- Replacement of the warning contact can be avoided by replacing the brake pads no later than when the pad thickness is 2.5 mm -Pfeile- .
- Warning contacts must be replaced if the core of the line is worn.
- However, if only the plastic part of the warning contact is worn, there is no need to replace it.
Raise the vehicle
Remove wheel.
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- Visually inspect the brake pads for wear.