Preliminary Work
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.
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- Do not open the brake system.
- Do not disconnect the brake hose from the brake calliper when loosening the brake calliper.
- The core of the warning contact wire must not be left exposed! Worn insulation will cause a malfunction!
- If necessary, remove a little brake fluid from the reservoir by suction in order to prevent an overflow when the disc brake pads are pushed back!
- Remove rear wheels.
- Release and disconnect electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator -1-
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Electric plug connection for brake pad wear indicator
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- Do not use an impact bolter.
- Unscrew screws -arrows-
and loosen the brake calliper from the wheel bearing housing.
Loosening brake calliper
- Place brake calliper on a suitable base (e.g. universal lift). Use a suitable cloth as an intermediate layer to protect paintwork from damage.
When positioning the brake calliper on the base, carefully guide the brake line and brake hose!