Installation - Porsche 996 TT Repair Manual

Note
• Replace warning contacts if the core of the wire is worn or worn through.
• The warning contact can continue to be used if there are only scrape marks on the plastic part of the
warning contact.
4. Remove brake pads with a brake pad puller. Always observe the following important
points!
Note
• If necessary, remove some brake fluid by suction from the brake fluid reservoir beforehand (brake
fluid may escape over the rim of the container!).
• Set back the brake pads as far as possible with the piston resetting fixture (press back).
Pull out brake pads together with the damper plates. If this is not possible (depending on wear of the
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brake pads), use a spatula to detach the damper plates from the brake pad backing plate before
removing the pads.
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Installation

DANGER
Danger of accident if old parts are fitted on brake caliper!
Fit new expanding spring, new retaining pin and new retainer (safety bracket) on the brake caliper!
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Note
• Ensure correct brake pad quality. Use brake pads as per Spare Parts Catalogue.
• The pad backing plates (rear side of the brake pads) must not be greased.
1. Before installation of the brake pads, check the wear of the brake discs. For minimum thickness of
the brake discs, see Technical data/Brake wear limit in Repair Group 46.
2. If necessary, turn back the piston to its original position using the resetting fixture.
3. Fit new damper plates in the pistons. Remove protective film from the damper plates before
installation.
4. Insert the brake pads.
Removal
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