Removing 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.
| 1 | Fastening screw for EPB actuator |
| 2 | EPB actuator |
| 3 | Sealing ring |
| 4 | Fastening screw securing brake calliper to calliper carrier |
| 5 | Contact for brake pad wear indicator |
| 6 | Brake calliper |
| 7 | Calliper carrier |
| 8 | Brake pads |
| 9 | Pad retaining bracket |
| 10 | Fastening screw securing brake calliper to wheel bearing housing |
- Disconnect plug connection -1-
for the actuator.
- Release and disconnect electric plug connection -1-
on the speed sensor.
- Unclip brake hose -1-
and electric line -2-
from the combination holder -3-
on the wheel bearing housing.
- Loosen contact for brake pad wear indicator -1-
at the holder -2-
and pull it out of the brake calliper.
- Unscrew fastening screws -2-
for the brake calliper on the calliper carrier. Counter at the guide pin at the same time.
Information
- The brake calliper with calliper carrier must not be left hanging on the brake hose. The weight must not strain the brake hose .
- A damaged brake hose must be replaced .
- The brakes and electric parking brake (EPB) must not be actuated when the brake calliper is removed .
- Remove brake calliper.
- Remove disc brake pads and pad retaining brackets to the side.