Product Information
Brake Pad Pin Kit - Set
of 2 for both calipers.
Length of
spring clip is 21.78mm
Maintain safe and secure brake pad retention with this OE
Match Brake Pad Pin Kit. Designed for various Porsche 987 Boxster,
987 Cayman, 997, 955 Cayenne and 958 Cayenne models, this kit contains the
essential hardware used to secure the brake pads within the caliper assembly.

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Porsche Boxster 987 S 3.2/3.4L 2005-08/08
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Porsche Boxster 987 MKII 2.9L 2009-12
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Porsche Boxster S 987 MKII 3.4L 2009-12
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Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2 3.6L 2005-08
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Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 4 3.6L 2005-08
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Porsche Cayman S 3.4L 987C 2005-08
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Porsche Cayman 2.9L 987C MKII 2009-12
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Porsche Cayman S / R 3.4L 987C MKII 2009-12

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Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 2S 3.8L 2005-08
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Porsche 997 MK1 Carrera 4S 3.8L 2005-08
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Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C2S 3.8L 2009-12
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Porsche 997 MKII Carrera C4S 3.8L 2009-12
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Porsche 955 Cayenne 3.2L V6 2003-06
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Porsche 955 Cayenne S 4.5L V8 2003-06
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Porsche 955 Cayenne Turbo 4.5L 2003-06
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Porsche 955 Cayenne Turbo S 4.5L 2006>>
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Porsche 957 Cayenne 3.6L 2007-10
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Porsche 957 Cayenne S / GTS 4.8L 2007-10
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Porsche 957 Cayenne Turbo / Turbo S 4.8L 2007-10
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Brake pad retaining pins play a critical role in the braking
system by holding the brake pads firmly in position while allowing correct
movement during braking. Together with the anti-rattle spring, the pins help
prevent unwanted pad movement, vibration and brake noise while ensuring
consistent braking performance.
During routine brake servicing, these components are exposed
to heat, moisture, corrosion and repeated removal. Replacing worn brake pad
pins helps maintain braking reliability, improve pad retention and restore the
braking system to factory standards.
What Does a Brake Pad Pin Kit Do?
The brake pad pin kit secures the brake pads within the
brake caliper assembly.
Its primary functions include:
- Retaining
the brake pads securely
- Supporting
correct pad alignment
- Preventing
excessive pad movement
- Reducing
brake noise and vibration
- Maintaining
consistent braking performance
- Supporting
safe brake operation
- Assisting
anti-rattle spring function
Without properly functioning retaining hardware, brake pad
movement can increase, leading to noise, uneven wear and reduced braking
refinement.
Why Do Brake Pad Pins Fail?
Brake hardware operates in one of the harshest environments
on the vehicle, constantly exposed to heat cycles, moisture and road
contamination.
Common causes of failure include:
- Corrosion
and rust
- Heat-related
deterioration
- Wear
from repeated brake servicing
- Damage
during brake pad replacement
- Excessive
brake temperatures
- Road
salt exposure
- Seized
or distorted retaining pins
- Fatigue
from long-term use
Over time, retaining pins can become worn, corroded or
difficult to remove, making replacement during brake servicing highly
recommended.
When Should a Brake Pad Pin Kit Be Replaced?
Brake pad retaining hardware should be inspected whenever
brake pads are replaced.
Common signs replacement is required include:
- Corroded
retaining pins
- Seized
brake hardware
- Brake
pad movement within the caliper
- Brake
rattling noises
- Distorted
or worn retaining pins
- Damaged
anti-rattle spring hardware
- Difficult
brake servicing due to corrosion
- Major
brake system refurbishment
Many Porsche specialists recommend replacing retaining
hardware whenever new brake pads are installed, particularly on performance
vehicles.
Why Replacement Matters
Brake pad retaining hardware is critical to the safe
operation of the braking system.
Benefits of replacement include:
- Improved
brake pad retention
- Reduced
brake noise
- Improved
braking consistency
- Easier
future brake servicing
- Enhanced
braking safety
- Protection
against hardware failure
- Improved
brake system reliability
- Restoration
of factory braking standards
For Porsche performance vehicles, maintaining all brake
hardware components is just as important as replacing brake pads and discs.
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