Checking Thickness Of Brake Pads

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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 upon reaching the wear limits.

Information

If brake pad wear is indicated by the warning light, the warning contact (sender including wire and plug connection) must also be replaced.
Replacement of the warning contact can be avoided by replacing the brake pads no later than when the pad thickness is 2.5 mm -arrow- .

Fig 1: Identifying Thickness Of Brake Pads
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Warning contacts must be replaced if the core of the line is worn.
However, if only the plastic part of the warning contact is worn, there is no need to replace it.

Raise the vehicle → 4X00IN LIFTING THE VEHICLE .

Remove wheel. Use assembly aids (assembly pins) -1- .

→ 440519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING WHEEL .

Fig 2: Identifying Assembly Aids (Threaded Bolts For Fitting Wheel)

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Visually inspect the brake pads for wear.