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Old 12-09-2012, 11:47 AM   #1
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Thinking of tackling the brakes myself, which I have never done before. One thing that is not clear to me is whether using some kind of anti-squeal grease (copper of whatever) is necessary and if so what do you use? Will a shop always use some or they just stuff the new pads in there?
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Thinking of tackling the brakes myself, which I have never done before. One thing that is not clear to me is whether using some kind of anti-squeal grease (copper of whatever) is necessary and if so what do you use? Will a shop always use some or they just stuff the new pads in there?
The pads I bought online had the squeal muffling pad on them already, so just drop them in place and all will be well.

Rotors are replaced when they get to the minimum thickness or get scored.

Scoring only occurs if you wear the pads down to the rivets or metal backink plate. but your sensors and brake light will come on before that happens if your sensors are still attached and working.


once the Wheel is off you remove 2 pins and the brake pad retainer is released and the pads come right out once you push the pistons in a bit.
Just yank the sensors out first with pliers.
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Great DIY 996/986 brake calipers and rotors, step by step:

part 1
DIY - changing front brakes on a water-cooled Porsche - YouTube

part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--6HLa3Vays&feature=relmfu



and rear calipers and handbrake.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DpC0lXHP5o
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