Brake system · Visual inspection of the brake pads and

911 Carrera (996) Maintenance Brake system Visual inspection of the brake pads and brake discs for wear Note The brake pads must be replaced when the brake pad warning indicator lights up, but no later than when there is a residual pad thickness of 2 mm (per axle). If brake pad wear is indicated by the warning light, the warning contact (sender including wire and plug connection)must also be replaced. Replacing the warning contact or warning contacts can be avoided by replacing the brake pads no later than when the pad thickness is still 2.5 mm. Warning contacts must be replaced if the core of the wire is worn. However, if only the plastic 22_96 part of the warning contact is worn, there is no need to replace it. To check the brake pads, remove the wheels. 2. Visuallyinspectthe brakepadsfor wear. The wear limit is reached when the pad has a residual thickness of 2 mm. 03 20 00 Maintenance 03 -15 Printed in Germany -37, 1999 996031