Installing Rear 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.
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.
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.
Information
- The back of the pad backing plates must not be greased.
- Check disc brakes for wear. For details of wear limits see >465302 CHECKING REAR 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! It does not matter if the insulation is worn.
- 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 new repair kit.
- Observe correct tightening torques
Installation is performed in reverse order.
- Fit new pad retaining springs.
- Place the disc brake pad onto the sealing surfaces of the pad retaining springs.
Fitting brake pad (shown on front axle as an example)
- Press the brake pad into the brake calliper with slight pressure and slide it onto the pad retaining pins. -arrows-
Positioning brake pad (shown on front axle as an example)
- Fit the brake pad. -direction arrow-
Fitting brake pad (shown on front axle as an example)
- Fit the brake calliper and check that the brake hose is routed correctly (do not twist the brake hose!).
- Position disc brake pads by operating the brake several times.
- Check the brake fluid level and correct it if necessary.