911 Turbo Cabriolet (996) F6-3.6L Turbo (2004)
5. Set back the brake pads as far as possible with the piston resetting fixture (press back)!
6. Pull out brake pads together with the damper plates (remove). If this is not possible (depending on wear of the brake pads), use a spatula to detach
the damper plates from the brake pad backing plate before removing the pads.
Installation
Warning:
Danger of accident if old parts are fitted on brake caliper!
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Fit new expanding spring and new retaining pin with a new screw on the brake caliper!
Note:
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Ensure correct brake pad quality! Use brake pads!
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The pad backing plates (rear side of the brake pads) must not be greased!
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For a wheel installation, 2 assembly aids (assembly pins) must be screwed into the wheel hub!
1. Before installation of the brake pads, check the wear of the brake discs => Page 264 'Checking front PCCB brake discs (wear assessment)'. See:
Brake Rotor/Disc/Testing and Inspection/Checking Front PCCB Brake Discs (Wear Assessment)
2. If necessary, press back the piston to its original position using the resetting fixture.
3. Fit new damper plates in the pistons. As the vibration dampers are provided with a protective film, the protective film must be removed before
installation.
4. When fitting the vibration dampers on the small pistons, the cut-out on the vibration damper -arrow- is to be positioned at the brake pads guide
pins as otherwise the vibration damper will be deformed!
5. Insert the brake pads.