Brakes -Brake mechanics 911 Carrera (996) · Remove brake pads with a brake pad puller. Fit new expa

Brakes -Brake mechanics 911 Carrera (996) Remove brake pads with a brake pad puller. Fit new expanding spring, new retaining pin It is essential to observe the following notes: and new retainer (safety bracket) (arrow). These parts are available as a repair Pullout brake pads together with the set and must be "renewed" each time damper plates. If this is not possible the pads are changed. (depending on wear of the brake pads), use a spatula to detach the damper plates from the brake pad plate before removing the pads. In both cases, first set back the brake pads as far as possible with the piston resetting fixture. If necessary, first remove some brake fluid by suction from the brake fluid reservoir. Installation -Before installation of the brake pads, check the wear of the brake discs. For minimum thickness of the brake discs, see Technical data in Repair Group 46. 21_96 If necessary I press the piston back to its original position using the resetting fixture, Insert the warning contact wire and warning contacts. Fit new damper plates in the pistons. Remove protective film from the damper Firmly press the brake pedal several times plates before installation. with the vehicle stationary so that the brake pads assumetheir fit in accordance with the Insert the brake pads. Ensure correct operatingstate. brake pad quality. Next, check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level. Note The brake pad quality on the front and rear axles is identical. The pad backing Bedding in the brake pads plates (rear side of the brake pads) must New brake pads require a bedding~nperiod of not be greased. approx. 200 km. Not until then do they achieve their best friction and wear coefficient. During this period, the brakes should be subjected to full stress when travelling at high speed only in emergencies.