Removing Front Brake Disc

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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.

Information

In order to gain better access for removal of the brake calliper, it is beneficial to turn the wheels fully either to the right or the left.

Release retainer for plug of wear indicator on wheel carrier.
Disconnect the speed sensor on the ABS sensor.
Push brake pads back slightly and evenly using brake piston resetting fixture 9472.
Undo brake calliper on wheel carrier and hang it in a suitable place in the wheel well (do not open the brake hydraulics!).
Remove brake disc after unscrewing the fastening screw. If necessary, remove the brake disc by tapping it gently with a rubber hammer.