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Installing Brake Pads Rear

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.

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 

  1. Install rear disc brake pads.
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    Rear brake pads

    1. 1.1  Insert the disc brake pads -1-  one after the other into the brake calliper and push them onto the pad retaining bolts -Arrows-  .
    2. 1.2  Check that the disc brake pads are seated correctly in the brake calliper.
  2. Fit new pad retaining clips -1-  for disc brake pads in brake calliper.
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    Retaining clips for brake pads and brake wear cable

    1. 2.1 Installing upper retaining clip:  Press spring tabs together at the sides -Arrows-  and insert the tab -2-  on the brake calliper.

      Then secure the lower tab -3-  on the brake calliper.

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      Retaining clip for disc brake pads (top view)

    2. 2.2 Install lower  retaining clip in reverse position.