Checking Front Disc Brake Pads
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
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 Information.
→ Replace brake pads on both sides of axle when the brake pad wear indicator light comes on.
Information
With wheels fitted - using a mirror -arrow- :
Checking brake pads
- Check outside of brake pads for wear through the cut-outs in the rim.
- Check inside of brake pads for wear from below.
Information
- If brake pad wear is indicated by the warning light, replace warning contact (sensor with line and plug connection).
- Replace warning contacts if the core of the wire is worn.
- If only the plastic part of the warning contact is worn, there is no need to replace it.
- Check front brake pads.
- 1.1
Visually inspect inside and outside of brake pads for wear and replace them if necessary.
> Replacing front disc brake pads
- 1.1
Visually inspect inside and outside of brake pads for wear and replace them if necessary.