Panamera S (970) V8-4.8L (2010)
Parking Brake Actuator: Service and Repair
Removing and installing spreader device (EPB actuator)
Preliminary work
Raise the vehicle.
Move the electric parking brake (EPB) into ]]installation position[[ using the Porsche System Tester. To do this, select ]]Parking brake[[ in the control
unit overview. Select ]]Drive links/Tests[[]]All[[]]Move to installation position[[]].
Remove the wheel on which you want to replace the actuator.
Remove brake caliper.
Remove brake disc.
Remove brake shoes.
Removing
Removing spreader device (EPB actuator)
The spreader device (actuator) is located on the rear-axle wheel bearing housing instead of the mechanical spreader device with the parking-brake
cable.
EPB actuator
1 - Actuator
2 - Tie-wrap - prevents twisting
1. If the actuator has to be reused, secure it in the brake shoe mountings with a tie-wrap to prevent it from twisting!
Securing actuator to prevent it from twisting
2. Carefully release the electric connector on the actuator and pull it off.