Installing Rear Disc 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 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.
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.
Information
- The back of the pad backing plates must not be greased.
- Check disc brakes for wear. For details of wear limits see >465302 CHECKING REAR BRAKE DISCS (WEAR ASSESSMENT)
- Disc brakes must be clean and free of grease.
- The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed! It does not matter if the insulation is worn.
- 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.
- Use new repair kit.
- Observe correct tightening torques
Installation is performed in reverse order.
- Fit new pad retaining springs.
- Place the disc brake pad onto the sealing surfaces of the pad retaining springs.
Fitting brake pad (shown on front axle as an example)
- Press the brake pad into the brake calliper with slight pressure and slide it onto the pad retaining pins. -arrows-
Positioning brake pad (shown on front axle as an example)
- Fit the brake pad. -direction arrow-
Fitting brake pad (shown on front axle as an example)
- Fit the brake calliper and check that the brake hose is routed correctly (do not twist the brake hose!).
- Position disc brake pads by operating the brake several times.
- Check the brake fluid level and correct it if necessary.