Installing Rear 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 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 brake pads -1-
in brake calliper -4-
.
- 1.1 Clip pad retaining springs -2- and electric line for wear indicator -3- into brake calliper -4- .
- 1.2 Insert brake pads -1- into brake calliper -4- and push them onto the pad retaining pins.
- 1.3 Check that the brake pads -1- are seated correctly in the brake calliper -4- .
Brake pads in brake calliper