Installing Front Brake Pads

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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

Do not grease the back of the pad backing plates.
Check brake discs for wear. For details of wear limits, see
> 465002 CHECKING FRONT BRAKE DISCS (WEAR ASSESSMENT)
Disc brakes must be clean and free of grease.
The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed! Worn insulation will result in malfunctions.
Use new repair kit.

Install new pad retaining springs.
Position disc brake pads on the sealing surfaces of the pad retaining springs -arrows- .

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Fitting disc brake pads
Press disc brake pads into the brake calliper with slight pressure and push them onto the pad retaining pins -arrows- .

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Positioning disc brake pads
Install disc brake pads -arrow- .

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Installing disc brake pads
Further installation is performed in reverse order.
Screw in and tighten brake calliper screws.
> Initial tightening 30 Nm (22.1 ftlb.)

> Final tightening torque angle + 90°
Secure brake line holder -5- on wheel bearing housing and tighten screws -4-. > Tightening torque 8 Nm (6 ftlb.)

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Loosening brake line holder