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Removing Rear Brake Disc

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NOTE: Removal of brake calliper 
  • Paint defects on brake calliper 

    → Proceed with care when setting back the brake pads.

    → Protect the paintwork on the brake calliper from damage using a suitable cloth.

  1. Select brake pad change mode using > 9900 - PIWIS Tester 3  .
    1. 1.1 Select → 'Brake electronics (PSM, incl. parking brake)'  in the 'Control unit overview'  and press F12 confirm your selection.
    2. 1.2 Select 'Drive links/checks'  → 'Start brake pad change mode'  and start the procedure.
  2. Release and disconnect electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator -1-  .
    G15856940Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator

    Information 

    Do not open the brake hydraulic system.

    Information 

    • Do not use an impact bolter. 
  3. Unscrew screws -arrows-  and loosen the brake calliper from the wheel bearing housing.
    G15856941Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Loosening brake calliper

  4. Hang the brake calliper at a suitable position in the wheel housing.
  5. Unscrew screws -arrows-  and remove brake disc.
    G15856942Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    Removing brake disc