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YOUR RESEARCHNut size on 996 brake caliper
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Use handle of the pliers
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I use the handle of the pliers to press the pistons
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you don't need to remove any nuts to change brake pads on a 996.
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I am packing a minimalist tool kit for VIR later this week, and can't recall the nut size on the bolt that goes through the brake calipers.
My car is elsewhere today or I would look myself.
Does anyone know the correct size of this nut ?
TIA
you don't need to remove any nuts to change brake pads on a 996.
I'm sure that the steps are available here through a search and I know that they are available on
www.renntech.com
. Here are the basics:
1. remove wheel
2. remove cotter pin with a pair of pliers
3. press down on retaining clip and tap out the pin. I use a screw driver to do this
4. spread the pads. I use lock-jaw pliers to spread them. Once spread, the pads should be easily removed
4a. if you loosen the cap on the reservoir, the pads will spread easier. Remember to tighten it.
5. to install new pads, you may need to compress the pistons a little more. I use the handle of the pliers to press the pistons
6. once the pistons are compressed, simply drop the new pads into the caliper
7. put retaining clip on top of pads
8. press down on clip and slide the pin through the caliper and pads. Make sure that the hole is facing up or is visible. You may need to lubricate the pin.
9. put in cotter pin
10. mount wheel
11. Repeat for other wheels
12. Tighten cap on fluid reservoir
13. you may need to pump the brakes to build up pressure.
14. bed in pads
This is a pretty straight-forward process that doesn't take long to master.
Thanks for the detailed response. I have changed these pads several times, just can't remember the nut size.
The pin on my car is threaded and has a nut on the inside to rather than a cotter pin to retain the pin.
My car has PCCB which might make a difference in the pin that has to be tapped out.
Thanks again.
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