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Removing Rear Brake Disc

NOTE: Removing/fitting wheels
  • Risk of damage to (ceramic) brake discs

→ Use two assembly pins when removing and fitting the wheel.

→ Carefully guide the wheel towards the wheel hub, thereby preventing any heavy impact on the (ceramic) brake disc.

  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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Front-Axle PCCB Brake Disc With Calliper And Assembly Aids 1 (Threaded Bolts For Fitting Wheel)
    G09808075Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  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 Maintenance/repair.
    3. 3.3. Move to installation position.
  4. Disconnect the plug connection for the brake pad wear indicator and detach it from the holder. → Plug connection, brake pad wear indicator 
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection, Brake Pad Wear Indicator
    G09808076Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: Removal of brake calliper
    • Paint defects on brake calliper

    → Proceed with care when setting back the brake pads.

    → Protect brake calliper from paint defects using a suitable cloth.

  5. Evenly set back brake pads a little using water pump pliers.
  6. Undo the brake calliper on the wheel carrier and suspend it at a suitable place in the wheel housing (do not open the brake hydraulic system!).

    → 474119 REMOVING AND INSTALLING REAR BRAKE CALLIPER (PCCB)

    Fig 3: Removing Brake Calliper Fastening Screws
    G09808077Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Take off the brake disc after removing the fastening screws. → Brake disc fastening screws 
    Fig 4: Removing Brake Disc Fastening Screws
    G09808078Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.