Checking Rear Disc Brake Pads
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2020 Porsche Panamera, 2019 Porsche Panamera, 2018 Porsche Panamera, and 2017 Porsche Panamera. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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
- 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.
Information
On vehicles with a stone guard on the lower wishbone, remove the stone guard to get a better view of the brake pads.
With wheels fitted - using a mirror -arrow- :
- Check outside of brake pads for wear through the cut-outs in the rim.
- Check inside of brake pads for wear from below.
Checking brake pads
- Check outside of brake pads for wear and replace them if necessary.
- Check inside of brake pads for wear and replace them if necessary.