Installing Disc Brake Pads
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Information
- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel carrier.
- Visually inspect the thread for the brake calliper and blow it out carefully if necessary using compressed air. Use goggles!
- Replace screws.
- Observe correct tightening torques
> 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
WARNING:
Old mounting parts fitted on the brake calliper
- Reduced braking effect
- Risk of damage to the brake calliper
- Fit new pad retaining springs
- Fit new fastening screws
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 Spare Parts Information.
- Replace the brake pads when the brake pad wear warning light comes on, but no later than when there is a residual pad thickness of 2 mm on each axle.
- Replace the brake discs on each axle as soon as the brake disc wear limit is reached.
Information
- The back of the pad backing plates must not be greased.
- Check disc brakes for wear. For details of wear limits, see > 4650TW 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 important.
- If necessary, remove a little brake fluid from the reservoir by suction in order to prevent an overflow when the disc brake pads are pushed back.
- Observe correct tightening torques.
> WM, 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BRAKE MECHANICS / WM, 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BRAKE HYDRAULICS
Installation is performed in reverse order.
- Fit new pad retaining springs.
- Place the brake pad onto the sealing surfaces of the pad retaining springs -arrows-
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Fitting brake pad
- Press the brake pad into the brake calliper with slight pressure and slide it onto the pad retaining pins -arrows-
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Positioning brake pad
- Fit the disc brake pad. -direction arrow-
Fitting brake pad