Here’s a tutorial of changing front brakes on a Porsche 996. It also applies to 997s, Boxsters and Caymans. This is part 1 – disassembly. See part 2 for reas…
DIY – changing front brakes on a water-cooled Porsche
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$300 labor at least
You skipped a lot of steps because you’ve got no pad wear sensors and no vibration dampeners.
This is so helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for the video, I was about to take off my calipers before I saw this. Thanks!
Spectacular video, sir — better than shop school. I’m going to be doing Cayman brakes within the next two weekends. After watching this series, it’s going to be a cinch.
how much should i pay a mechanic to do this?
I have the exact modal and year as yours. 1999 996.. A couple of questions. Why do you not have the brake depth sensor line hooked up right now? If mine is hooked up, do I have to do anything special with them when changing the pads? BTW great informative video.
is there a tutorial anywhere on JUST removing calipers to give them a new paint job?
I am coming up short on that, but considering painting my 86′ 930 turbo calipers from black->red
Any suggestions?
You may want to loosen the bleed screw so that old moisture-laden brake fluid doesn’t get forced back to the master cylinder while retracting the pistons. Also, this may be a good time to flush the brake fluid if it’s been 2 years.
I have a 2007 997 GT3. Will this apply for the front and rear (with changes outlined in other video) to my car as well?
Great videos. Many Thanks
Great video..keep them coming.. thanks
Thanks a lot, very useful
good job man. thanks for all this video, big help.