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PCCB Brake Disc Wear Appearance

  1. Friction area surface after normal brake load in road use. No surface fractures.

    No replacement necessary!

    Fig 1: Identifying PCCB Brake Discs Without Surface Fractures
    G09587841Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  2. Friction surfaces after a long journey and occasional higher load. Isolated cases of surface fractures less than 1 cm2-arrow-  .

    No replacement necessary as the connected surface fractures are 2!

    Fig 2: Locating PCCB Surface Fractures
    G09587842Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. End of service life of friction surface or after highest load on a racing circuit.

    Replace brake discs if the connected friction surface damage is > 1 cm 2-arrow-  . Read the instructions/tips for helping you decide whether to replace the brake discs.

    Fig 3: Locating PCCB Friction Surface Damage
    G09587843Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.