Removing front disc brake pads
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Removing/fitting wheels
- Risk of damage to (ceramic) brake discs
→ Carefully guide the wheel towards the wheel hub, thereby preventing any heavy impact on the (ceramic) brake disc.
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- To gain better access for assembly work, it is a good idea to turn the wheels fully either to the left or right!
NOTE:
Removal of brake calliper
- Paint defects on brake calliper
→ Proceed with care when setting back the brake pads.
→ Protect brake calliper from paint defects using a suitable cloth.
- Carefully set the disc brake pads back slightly and evenly using water pump pliers.
- Loosen warning contact from the brake calliper.
- Fit brake piston on the brake calliper between the disc brake pads using piston reset tool (replaces P83) Nr.144
. Then press the brake pads evenly → Pressing back brake pads
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If the disc brake pads are still to be used, mark their installation position.
- Carefully slide a commercially available screwdriver between the disc brake pad/brake calliper and lever the disc brake pad out by turning the screwdriver slightly. When doing this, make sure not to damage the dust boots on the brake pistons.
- Remove pad retaining springs.