Porsche 944 Front Brake Rotors

Porsche 944 Brake Rotor Replacement

4-20-2002

(These directions are for a 1986 NA. Other years and models may not go exactly the same.)

Tools needed:

  • 19mm socket, to remove caliper.
  • 13mm sockets, two, to remove front rotors
  • Philips head screwdriver.
  • Optional: Hammer, because German cars sometimes require force.

Steps, Front

  1. Remove wheel.
  2. Remove caliper (19mm).  Gently set aside.
  3. Loosen allen head on spindle-nut. I think it is a 9mm.
  4. Pull the damn thing off.
  5. Unscrew five 13mm bolts. Whack old rotor with hammer to free it.
  6. Screw on new rotor.

Steps, Rear

  1. Remove wheel.
  2. Remove caliper (19mm).  Gently set aside.
  3. Remove two phillips screws on rotor (might be different on other then 1986 model year).
  4. Pull off rotor.
  5. While you are in there, spray the parking brake adjuster with WD-40. Some people say you shouldn't use WD-40 near brake pads, but what the heck.
  6. Push on new rotor.
  7. Do earlier steps in reverse.