In preparation for my track day this weekend I am swapping in PFC 08 brake pads F/R. I did the front pad swap last night which was REALLY easy compared to my old M car since you don't have to remove the calipers to access the pads. Unfortunately, I got a late start and didn't have time to tackle the rear pads last night. I plan on removing them today.

My question is, do you have to remove the calipers in the rear to remove the pads? If so, is there a DIY that shows the exact process. I haven't been able to take the wheel off and take a look, so I wanted to get a feel for what I need to do and look for before I get started after work today.

Thanks for the feedback. If the fronts are the same as the rears I will be

 

nothing?

 

Should be the same process as the front.

 

I have PCCB calipers but if they are the same as the big reds then the rear caliper MUST come off if you want to swap the pads. Front calipers have metal retaining clip that comes off so you can acess the pads easily. The rears have a fixed bracket that is part of the caliper. You'll know when you see it. I heard you should replace the caliper bolts each time as well. I recently rebuilt my calipers.

 

I stand corrected. I just went out and looked at our 997TT. You'll have to remove the caliper. Sorry about confusion, the last set of brakes I did was on a 996 C2, and that's what I was thinking of previously. As Chris stats, you should and it's recommended by Porsche to replace the caliper bolts each time.

 

gotcha, I pulled the wheel off earlier and saw the same thing

wish there was a diy with some pics on exactly how to remove them so I don't do any unnecessary steps.

I hate to scratch up the caliper paint etc....on something as critical as brakes, I prefer to have a good DIY guide

fronts were super easy and went well

 

Very easy to do. Remove the caliper bolts and slide the caliper off the rotor. Change out pads and bolt the caliper back to the hub. Done... Be very cautious when tightening the calipers bolts as they are going into very soft aluminum and they are very very easy to strip even when using the recommended torque of 63 ft.lb. This is the achilles heel on these cars especially for the GT3 guys that change pads frequently since you have to remove the caliper to change pads with the new design. Most track guys time sert the threads in the hubs or even a better solution is to install PMNA Cup caliper studs. Thats what I did and you don't have to worry about it. Another thing, Porsche states you have to replace the caliper bolts every time you remove them which would get pricey. Hardly anyone does that. With the studs there is no replacement schedule.

 

Anyone know what size the allen head is on the caliper bolts?

 

I'm fairly certain it's a 10mm.

 

Exactly, take it off, slide out the old, in the new! It's actually easier than the front. There is a DIY on renntech and rennlist.
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This is a fantastic DIY brake thread.... Just pick and choose the bits that pertain to your needs. Post 4 starts in with the rears.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...onversion.html

Cheers,
VID

 

Were you able to install the caliper studs on a 997 Turbo with steel brakes? I would like to do that but so far I've only seen GT3 guys talk about it and I am not sure if the brakes are the same. It would make caliper jobs so much easier...

 

I replaced my rear pads on the 4th. Very easy job. FYI, to remove the wear sensors. You just pull the pad straight down and the wear sensors will slide out of the groves that are in the pads.

 

Yes, other than the color the rear calipers are the same so you can use the stud kit also.

 

Great tip re the wear sensors function12! Are you running OE pads front and rear?