Installing Front Brake Disc: Notes

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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.

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.

Do not confuse right and left brake discs during assembly!

Distinguishing characteristic: Part No.! The flat surface of the brake discs is marked with R = right or L = left.

Check that all parts are in perfect condition and replace them if necessary.
When replacing brake discs -2- on vehicles with centre-lock wheel, five new wheel attachments -1- must be fitted.
The wheel attachments -1- (5 x), comprising an attachment pin -1.1- , sleeve -1.2- and self-locking screw -1.3- , are only available as a set for one brake disc (Part No. 997.341.901.00).
1. 2.1. When fitting the wheel attachments -1-, always check the following:
  All contact surfaces must be clean and free of grease.
  
  Tightening torque for self-locking screws -1.3- = 6 Nm (4.5 ftlb.).
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Brake Disc Attachment Components
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Clean the levelling and centering surfaces on the brake disc and wheel hub. Then apply a very thin coat of Optimoly TA to the centering surface on the wheel hub.
Fit the brake disc. Observe correct tightening torque → 4600TW TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BRAKE MECHANICS .
Fit the brake calliper. Replace the brake calliper fastening screws following removal. Observe correct tightening torque → 4600TW TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BRAKE MECHANICS .
Fit retainer for connector for wear indicator on wheel carrier.
Fit the speed sensor (ABS sensor).
Position disc brake pads by operating the brake several times.
Check brake fluid level and correct it if necessary. The brake fluid level must be between the MAX-MIN marking. → 470801 CHECKING BRAKE FLUID LEVEL

Fig 2: Identifying Fluid Level Reservoir Cap
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