Changing 981 rear discs and that pesky electric handbrake...

[SkinnyPete]

I need to fit new discs to the rear of my 981.

My OPC says I will need a computer to unwind the electric parking brake shoes, which is expected, however, a friend recently changed the rear discs on a 958 Cayenne and this wasn't the case.

He said there was a manual adjustment mechanism for the electric handbrake, which allows you to back the handbrake shoes off manually.

Does anyone know if there is a similar mechanism on the 981?

[cd1957]

Hi yes there is the adjust,but its that part that needs calibrating afterwards.

Try and remove discs without backing of
adjuster,and leave it alone,otherwise you might have warning light issues.

If u do it the Porsche way,u have to use diagnostic to carry out a grind in procedure on the road.
Chris

[SkinnyPete]

Thanks for the input, Chris.

I was actually thinking if I release the handbrake, then surely the discs will come off without issue?

To complicate things, my OPC says my handbrake shoes are worn and need replacing so I was thinking of fitting some new shoes at the same time, but what's the grind in the procedure you mention?