Checking Thickness Of 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- :

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Visual inspection of 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.
Without an aid, the inside of the brake pad on the rear axle (with wheel fitted) is not or is only partly visible.

Information

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Measuring thickness of brake pads

If brake pad wear is indicated by a warning light, replace warning contact (sensor with line and electric 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 brake pads.
1. 1.1 Visually inspect inside and outside of brake pads for wear and replace them if necessary.
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