I need to change my pads and I want to do it my self as dealer wants way to much $$$ to do such a easy job. Any pointers on the job, I have tools and have always worked on my own cars my self to a point.

Can you pull pads out without removing calibers?

Do I need to replace the sensors ?

Thanks for any informatioin..

 

There is a good you tube video showing how to do it...Yes you can change them from pulling the pins on top by the way...I would change the sensors as well..

 

Hi...One pointer for you is that the anti squeal backings are essentially stuck to the back of the pads and to the pistons....So you will need to pry the pad from the shim/backing gently with a flat blade or spatula before they will come out. That is likely the biggest PIA. Then carefully pop the sensors out with a small screwdriver. They are very suseptiable to cracking.

Not too difficult of a job. Good luck!

DC

 

Thought about doing for track day pads until i heard you have to pull the calipers on either the front or back.

 

It is the rear. The fronts are cake. I got the pin pulling kit from Pelican Parts that makes the fronts easier.

The rears are not that bad, just more time consuming.

 

Piece of cake, here's a link to my article (on the Boxster, but it's the same for the 996):

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...Brake_Pads.htm

-Wayne

 

Have to remove the rear caliper from the rear on a 997 turbo, but it's pretty easy--two 10mm hex nuts (so you'll need a hex socket set). But very handy to have a block or can about 7 inches high to rest the weight on while you pull the pads. Also recommend just buying the new dampers rather than trying to pry off--they're on there very firm. Sensor will pull off when the pad comes out, just pop on from the top when the new pad is in.

 

Yes, supporting the caliper is important as to not damage the brake line. Great recommendations too.

 

I just changed mine, I used a bungy cord to hold the caliper up. I also got a paint scraper to get the squeal shim off. Just be patient, it will pry apart. I also used C clamps to pull the pads back, since they were thicker. I track so I check pads often, so I just zip tied my sensors away and not using them.