How to Change the Rear Brakes on Porsche 911, Cayman, and Boxster
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- čas přidán 19. 03. 2020
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Brakes are one of the most important components/consumables in a car. Brakes could be a mysterious thing, and many people hesitate to do anything about them, especially when it comes to repairing and replacing. However, it is not as complex as you might think.
Can’t stand the outrageous rates at a dealer? Worried about the indie shop’s part quality? Not sure if a mechanic performed the brake job nicely and carefully? Worry no more, because today all the concerns will be addressed. In this video, I am going to walk you through the complete process of how to change the rear brake pads and brake rotor. Not only can you refer to this video if you own a Porsche, but you may also use it as a reference for many other European cars as long as they are using Brembo calipers. I believe the end result would be rewarding if you followed the steps and perform the procedures correctly.
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Good video....
For your info that pin is called a 'circlip'
It's always best to clean new rotors with brake cleaner.. All rotors come with a protective oil to protect them in storage.. This oil needs to be removed before installation or it will get on your new pads... Also in general new rotors are best de greased as you may well touch them during installation..
Copper grease can be used to allow easy removal of the rotors next time... A small amount of copper grease should also be used where the metal noses of the pads fit into the shoe housing - this will eliminate any chance of brake squeal..
Always leave a note inside to remind yourself to verify the brakes are to be pumped and the reservoir cap is to be refitted correctly..
On a lovely vehicle like yours this brake procedure would be a good time to detail the brake calipers and clean the interior side of those lovely alloy wheels..
By the way I never tire of looking at that beautiful red paint colour.. A lovely car indeed..
I have a Z4 as a 2nd vehicle.. The Porsche is just too expensive to maintain.. Of course the Z4 isn't a performance vehicle like the Cayman..
Great comment and great advice indeed! I guess at this time my protective oil has long gone. The last time I checked, they were mirror-like so I think the protective oil has been completely rubbed off.
This is my second ever brake job. The first one was my front brakes. The next time I do them, I will be keeping your comments in mind.
This Cayman was lovely despite its age. I love Z4 as well, especially the E89 because of its hardtop. I have two other videos reviewing the E89 Z4 and the new Z4. Please feel free to check them out if you would like.
Again, thank you for commenting and watching.
@@WhatWeDrive those Z4 videos were where I discovered you...
Happy motoring... 😀
@@newbeginnings8566 Thank you!
Hey, you're a pretty good mechanic. (I'm impressed!) You're saving Porsche owners big bucks, but you're also making Porsche mechanics angry. Plus, it builds confidence and encourages a person to do more repairs themselves.
Thank you!
Very well done!, one the best how-to videos I've seen, perfect angles and clear instructions, thank you!
Very detailed tutorial. Thank you.
Props for doing this job in the cold.
Great video!
Excellent video
FYI, Jacking under the rear engine supports is not recommended by Porsche. You should only use the jack points specified by Porsche.
Agree. I was a bit unsure about where he was jacking too
Overall your video is Great
Good to see as I wasn't sure of any odd bits of teh design. Straightforward BUT why not mention that the handbrake need to be off. Plus clean the hub and disc mating surfaces as any debris will cause run out plus some brands of new discs will need degreasing etc etc
Thanks Man, Good vid.
Thank you! I hope it was useful.
you might want to simply crack the bleed screw on the caliper. makes it much, much easier to push back the caliper due to reduced distance, friction, and weight of brake fluid from the caliper to the reservoir. attaching a clear plastic hose to the nipple avoids necessary cleanup that otherwise may be necessary.
and BTW don't be surprised if the you can't get the pads out even though you've pushed back the pistons as far as they will co. some caymans (2007 base 2.7l for example) have backing plates GLUED to the replaceable pads that in turn are IMBEDDED INTO the pistons!. you won't be getting these out without prying them from the backs of the pads unless you remove the caliper completely from the rotor. there just isn't enough space. a putty knife can be used to pry the backing plates from the removable pads if one wants to leave the caliper attached to the hub. only then if the caliper is still attached to the hub can the pads be removed. alternatively the calipers, as noted, can be removed and the pads AND the troubling backing plates can be removed as one unit.
in either case one may remove the pads from the backing plates and reuse them without gluing the new pads to them. instead, i coated the back of the new pads, with some copper paste purchased at NAPA that was specifically made for high heat applications such as brakes.
Don't agree. With a proper calliper piston tool the pistons will push back without a struggle. I cannot see why you would risk introducing air into the calliper in the way you suggest by slackening bleed nipples
@@johnwh1039 if opening the bleed screw introduced any appreciable risk of air entering the system one could never successfully bleed a brake system at all!
and if you'd like to buy me a proper caliper piston tool, just leave me your email address and i'll contact you. :)
@@deep6thisdeep6this92 Just pump the bake pedal to bleed the air back out.
WTF is a turkey blaster? (@1:45) maybe he meant a 12ga. remington wingMASTER. :)
13:07 hey, great great video! Thanks.
Question: you leave the brake fluid reservoir all the time open and finally close it after the „push the brake pedal“-action?
I closed it during the process, and opened it to put the brake fluid back in and then closed it again.
Thanks :)
I am looking for information on the rear Brake Pad Dampers for 07 987 cayman, there are supposedly 2 sizes, do the rear calipers require both sizes?
yes, one size each, on each caliper.
The metsl stick is called a punch.
I would say it is a stock metal rod being used as it it was a purpose made punch
Great video... you are brave enough to change your own brakes but not the AOS by yourself?
By the time the AOS happened, I wasn't ready to become a DIY mechanic, haha
@@WhatWeDrive Haha looking back at it you must be at least slightly disappointed since its such an easy replacement
@@omm8701 Seriously, hundreds of dollars down the drain
The device you use to remove rhe brake fluid id called a Turkey Baster. Not Blaster. It is pronounced Bay. Ster.
you should use red threadlocker, not blue. red is high temperature.