Installing Front Disc Brake Pads

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WARNING: Old mounting parts fitted on the brake calliper

Reduced braking effect
Risk of damage to the brake calliper

→ Fit new pad retaining springs

→ Fit new fastening screws

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.

Information

The back of the pad backing plates must not be greased.
Check disc brakes for wear. For details of wear limits see → 465102 CHECKING FRONT PCCB BRAKE DISCS (WEAR ASSESSMENT) .
Disc brakes must be clean and free of grease.
The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed! Worn insulation is not important.
If necessary, remove a little brake fluid from the reservoir by suction in order to prevent an overflow when the disc brake pads are pushed back.
Use a new repair kit.

Fit new pad retaining springs.
Place disc brake pad onto the sealing surfaces of the pad retaining springs -arrows- .

Fig 1: Locating Brake Pad
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Press brake pad into the brake calliper with slight pressure and slide it onto the pad retaining pins -arrows- .

Fig 2: Locating Brake Pad
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Fit disc brake pad -arrow- .

Fig 3: Fitting Brake Pad
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Fit warning contact.
Install the brake calliper in reverse order to removal.
Fit brake line holder -2- and secure with two fastening nuts -1- .

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Line Holder With Fastening Nuts
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Plug in connector for speed sensor. → Brake line holder

Fig 5: Connecting Connector For RPM Sensor
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Fit holder for brake line and wear indicator at the wheel carrier -arrow- .

Fig 6: Locating Holder For Brake Pad Wear Indicator/Brake Line
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Guide plug-in coupling for brake pad wear indicator into the holder -2- and plug it in -1- .

Fig 7: Connecting Connector For Brake Pad Wear Indicator
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