Installing Rear Brake Pads - PCCB Brakes

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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 Parts Catalogue.

→ Replace the brake pads when the brake pad wear indicator 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 pad 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 expanding spring, new retaining pin and securing clip on the brake calliper.

Do not grease the back of the disc brake pad.
Check disc brakes for wear. For details of wear limits, see → 4600TW TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMIT .
The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed. Worn insulation is not important.
Use a new repair kit.

Before installing the brake pads, check the amount of wear on the brake discs. → 4600TW TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMIT .
If necessary, push the brake pistons back into their original position using the brake piston resetting fixture Nr.144 .
Fit disc brake pads.
1. 3.1. If you are using Pagid P40-2 brake pads, insert new damping plates into the pistons. The protective film on the damping plates must be removed before installation.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Damping Plates In Brake Pistons
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2. 3.2. Do not fit brake-piston damping plates if you are using the modified brake pads (Pagid P40-3) !
  
  Fig 2: Caution For Using Brake-Piston Damping Plates
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Install expanding spring, retaining pin -direction arrow- and lock (securing clip) -arrow- at top of retaining pin.
Fit warning contact line on the brake calliper -arrow- , disc brake pads and expanding spring.

Fig 3: Installing Expanding Spring
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Position disc brake pads by operating the brake several times.
Check the brake fluid level and correct it if necessary. The brake fluid level must be between the MIN/MAX marking.

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Fluid Level
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