Installing Brake Pads Front
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 Spare Parts Catalogue.
→ 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 core of the warning contact line must not be left exposed! Worn insulation will result in malfunctions.
Information
- The backs of the pad backing plates must not be greased.
- Disc brakes must be clean and free of grease.
- A new repair kit must be used when replacing the disc brake pads.
- Install rear disc brake pads -1- .
Disc brake pads in brake calliper
- 1.1 Insert disc brake pads into the brake calliper -2- and push them onto the pad retaining pins -3- .
- 1.2 Clip electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator -4- into the brake calliper.
- 1.3 Check that the disc brake pads are fitted correctly.