Changing Brake Pads in · (and other "Big Red"

Changing Brake Pads in Porsche 996 Turbo (and other "Big Red" installations) By Greg Heumann May 3, 2002 After I ran my car on the track the first time, I decided I wanted to switch to a more aggressive pad for the track. On the advice of others I chose Pagid Oranges. Installation of pads is very simple, but the anti-rattle hardware alters the "quick change" story a bit. Still, after having done it now 4 times (Pagids in to bed them with no anti-rattle clips, street pads back in with anti-rattle clips, Pagids in for the track with anti-rattle clips, and finally post-track, back to street pads, again with anti-rattle clips. Porsche would like you to cough up a few hundred bucks for new anti-rattle clips each time - I can see no reason for this. This is easy - it requires no special tools, and does not require you to bleed your brakes. The first time it may take you a few hours. What You'll Need Jack Jack stand(s) - not shown Torque wrench Porsche wheel lock socket Plenty of rubber gloves (you need to get in and out of the car after each wheel, and you may want to take your dirty gloves off for that. They also tear easily.)