Removing Rear Brake Disc: Notes

1. Screw the two assembly aids (assembly pins) -1-  , instead of two wheel bolts, into the wheel hub before removing/fitting the wheel. During removal, first remove the three remaining wheel bolts and remove the wheel carefully without touching the brake discs.

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   Front-axle brake disc with calliper and assembly aids 1 (threaded bolts for fitting wheel), shown as an example

2. Then (after removing the wheel), remove the two assembly aids (assembly pins) -1-  again.
3. Connect and start the Porsche System Tester.
   1. 3.1 Select parking brake.
   2. 3.2 Select Drive links/checks.
   3. 3.3 Move to installation position.
4. Release and unclip the connector for the brake pad wear indicator and remove it from the holder -arrow-  .

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   Unclipping cable

   NOTE: NOTIFICATION 
   Removal of brake calliper 

   • Paint defects on brake calliper 
     1. Proceed with care when setting back the brake pads.
     2. Protect brake calliper from paint defects using a suitable cloth.
5. Set the brake pads back slightly and evenly using water pump pliers.
6. Detach the brake calliper on the wheel carrier and suspend it at a suitable place in the wheel housing or set it down carefully (do not open the brake hydraulic system!).

   > 474119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BRAKE CALLIPER

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   Removing brake calliper (shown as an example)

7. Remove the fastening screw -B-  and take off the brake disc.

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Brake disc