Installing Disc Brake Pads
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Porsche Cayenne, 2013 Porsche Cayenne, 2012 Porsche Cayenne, and 2011 Porsche Cayenne. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Information
- Never use an impact bolter to loosen and tighten the brake calliper on the wheel carrier.
- Visually inspect the thread for the brake calliper and blow it out carefully if necessary using compressed air. Use goggles!
- Replace screws.
- Observe correct tightening torques
> 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
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 Spare Parts Information.
- Replace the brake pads when the brake pad wear warning 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 disc 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 > 4650TW TECHNICAL DATA/BRAKE WEAR LIMITS
- 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.
- Observe correct tightening torques.
> WM, 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BRAKE MECHANICS / WM, 4X00IN TIGHTENING TORQUES FOR BRAKE HYDRAULICS
Installation is performed in reverse order.
- Fit new pad retaining springs.
- Place the brake pad onto the sealing surfaces of the pad retaining springs -arrows-
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Fitting brake pad
- Press the brake pad into the brake calliper with slight pressure and slide it onto the pad retaining pins -arrows-
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Positioning brake pad
- Fit the disc brake pad. -direction arrow-
Fitting brake pad