996 Carrera Group 4 Running Gear / PAGE 159
46 50 19 Removingand installing the front brake disc · Removal Installation
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911 Carrera (996) Brakes -Brake mechanics
46 50 19 Removingand installing the front brake disc
Removal Installation
1. Remove front wheel. 1. Check that all parts are in perfect condition
Open the plug connection on the wheel carrier and replace them if necessary.
(arrow) and pull out the plug for the brake pad
wear indicator. Unclip the electrical wire on 2. Cleanthe levelling and centering surfaces on
the spring strut. the brake disc and wheel hub. Then apply a
very thin coat of Optimoly TA to the centering
surface on the wheel hub.
3. Fit the brake disc,
Note
Do not confuse right and left brake discs during
assembly.
Distinguishingcharacteristic: Involuteshape and
spare part number (SPNo.).
The flat surface of the brake discs is marked
with R = right or L = left (Figure 140_99).
Spare part on left-hand side
364_1_96 third group number is odd
2. Undo the holder for the brake hosejbrake line Spare part on right-handside -
on the wheel carrier. third group number is even
Undo the brake caliper on the wheel carrier
and place or secure it in a suitableplace. Example:
(Do not open the brake hydraulics.)
SP No. Left brake disc:
3. Take off the brake disc after removingthe 996.351..405..01
countersunk screws. If a stuck brake disc
cannot be removed by gentle tapping with SP No. Rightbrake disc
a plastic hammer, evenly screw hexagon-head 996.351..4.06..01
bolts into the two M8 threads of the brake
disc, thereby pressing off the disc.
Removing and installing the front brake disc 46 -17
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