Removing Front Brake Calliper (17-Inch - Brake Calliper Colour: Black)
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.
NOTE:
- Loosen holder -1-
for brake line, wear indicator and speed sensor on the wheel bearing housing.
Holder on wheel bearing housing
Carefully pull contact for brake pad wear indicator out of the brake calliper and disconnect it at the holder.
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.
- Set the disc brake pads back slightly and uniformly using water pump pliers.
- Disconnect the brake line -arrow- at the brake calliper and collect brake fluid in a suitable container.
Brake line on brake calliper
- Close off brake line using a suitable stopper.NOTE:
- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel bearing housing .
- Loosen fastening screws -arrows-
and remove brake calliper from the wheel carrier.
Mounting for brake calliper