Installing 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 Spare Parts Informationue.
- → 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
When replacing the brake pads, always pay attention to the following:
- The backs of the pad backing plates must not be greased.
- Disc brakes must be clean and free of grease.
- The core of the warning contact line must not be exposed! Worn insulation is not important.
- A new repair kit must be used (only replace brake pads on both sides of axle).
- Check front brake discs for wear and replace them if necessary.
> 465002 - CHECKING FRONT BRAKE DISCS (GREY CAST IRON)
- Check that all parts are in perfect condition (visual inspection) and replace them if necessary.
- New pad retaining springs installed.
- Pull off any protective film on the backs of the pad backing plates and remove adhesive residue.
- Place disc brake pad on the sealing surfaces of the pad retaining springs -Arrows-
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Brake pad on pad retaining spring (shown when removed)
- Press brake pad into the brake calliper with slight pressure and push it onto the pad retaining pins -Arrows-
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Brake pad on pad retaining pins (shown when removed)
- Install disc brake pad -Arrow-
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Fitting brake pad (shown when removed)
- Install warning contact.