Information On Checking Brake Pads
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Porsche Cayenne, 2009 Porsche Cayenne, and 2008 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Procedure during intermediate maintenance:
Visually inspect the brake pads for wear. There is no need to remove the wheels unless the brake fluid needs to be changed at the same time.
Outside of brake pad: Visual inspection through the cut-outs in the rim.
Inside of brake pad: Visual inspection from below with vehicle raised.
A mirror can be used as an aid -arrow- .
Procedure during maintenance:
Remove wheels → WM 440519 Removing and installing wheel .
Check the brake pad thickness for wear. If in doubt following a visual inspection, you may have to measure the thickness.