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Brake system: Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for wear

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WARNING: Braking effect impaired if the brake pads are exchanged too late! Braking effect impaired if the brake discs are exchanged too late! Danger of injury and damage to vehicle if braking effect is impaired!
  • The brake pads must be replaced when the brake pad warning indicator lights up, but no later than when there is a residual pad thickness of 2 mm!
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!
  1. To check the brake pads, remove the wheels.
  2. Visually inspect the brake pads for wear (wear limit 2mm).
    Fig 1: Inspecting Brake Pads For Wear
    G03102947Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Carry out visual inspection of the brake discs for wear.