Checking Thickness Of Brake Pads
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Porsche Macan and 2017 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 upon reaching the wear limits.
NOTE:
- If brake pad wear is indicated by the warning light, the warning contact (sender including wire and plug connection) must also be replaced .
- Replacing the warning contact can be avoided by replacing the brake pads no later than when the pad thickness is 2.5 mm .
- Warning contacts must be replaced if the core of the wire is worn .
- However, if only the plastic part of the warning contact is worn, there is no need to replace it .
- Raise the vehicle → 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove wheel → 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .
- Visually inspect the brake pads for wear.