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WF01 - Replacing Holder for Brake Line on Rear Axle (Workshop Campaign)

Vehicle Type:

918 Spyder

Model Year:

2015

Concerns:

Brake line holder on rear axle

Information:

This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. A brake line
holder that does not meet the required specifications was installed at the rear brake calipers
on the affected vehicles.
As a result, there is a possibility that the holder can break on vehicles with high mileage.
In the event of repairs, the broken holder cannot be re-fitted after the brake line has become detached
from the brake caliper.

Action
Required:

Replace brake line holder on the rear axle at the left and right.
Information
The vehicle must be checked for defects and damage (damage to paintwork, missing parts, etc.) each
time it is handed over, transferred or delivered. Confirmation that the vehicle is in good condition or
details of any damage to the vehicle must be documented and archived for feedback purposes.

Service Level:

This campaign must be carried out by a Service Level 1 or 2 Porsche Dealer.
Service Level 0 Porsche Dealers are not authorized to carry out this campaign.
In accordance with the service concept for the 918 Spyder, the vehicle must be transferred to the nearest
Service Level 1 or 2 Porsche Dealer in order to carry out this campaign.
If the vehicle should require transport from your dealership to a Level 2 Dealer and transportation has not
previously been arranged by the 918 Client Relationship Team, you should contact Roadside Assistance
at 1 (844) 918-SPYD (7793) to facilitate the transfer.
Information on invoicing for the transfer of the vehicle can be found under Attachment “B”  Technical
Information 'WF0100 Invoicing' at the end of this document.

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The vehicle may be assigned to several campaigns for which there may be an overlap between some of
the steps to be completed in order to carry out the required preliminary and subsequent work.
Before carrying out this campaign, it is important therefore to check whether the vehicle in
question is also affected by one or more of the campaigns specified below:
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WF02 Workshop campaign - Replacing bearing covers for wheel bearings on rear axle (Service Level
2)

•

WF03 Workshop campaign - Tightening threaded joint securing connecting links on rear axle
(Service Level 1)

•

WF04 Workshop campaign - Replacing oil intake pipe (Service Level 1)

If the vehicle is assigned to one or more of the specified campaigns, the campaigns must be carried
out together if possible because of the overlapping steps involved.
For warranty invoicing for campaigns carried out together, the full scope must only be invoiced once
and only the combined scope may be invoiced if necessary for other campaigns carried out
together.
All required steps are included in the working time for the full scope.
All overlapping steps for other campaigns are covered by the combined scope and are therefore not
included again in the working time.
If several Porsche Dealers are involved because of the different service levels required for carrying out
a campaign, the full scope must be invoiced for one of the campaigns carried out together for each
Porsche Dealer involved. The combined scope must be invoiced for other campaigns carried out
together.
Affected
Vehicles:

The VIN(s) can be checked by using PIWIS Vehicle Information link to verify if the campaign affects the
vehicle. This campaign is scope specific to the VIN! Failure to verify in PIWIS may result in an improper
repair. This campaign affects 64 vehicles in North America.

Parts Info:

NOTE: PARTS WILL NOT BE AUTOMATICALLY ALLOCATED TO YOUR DEALERSHIP. ALL PARTS
MUST BE ORDERED VIA A PTEC/PAV.

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Part No.

Designation
– Use

Qty.

918.355.503.01

 Brake line holder, left

1 ea.

918.355.504.01

 Brake line holder, right

1 ea.

N 107.512.01

 Hexagon round-head bolt

2 ea.

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000.043.203.67

 Brake fluid

30-liter container
As much as required
(approx. 2 liters per
vehicle)

000.043.300.35

 McLube Sailkote High Performance Dry Lube
– Central wheel lock
Also commercially available at marine supply
stores.

428g spraying can
As much as required
(approx. 20 g per vehicle)

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9002 - Lifting platform holders
9453 - Access ramps
9003 - Socket wrench
9004 - Socket wrench
Torque wrench, 2 - 10 Nm (1.5 - 7.5 ftlb.), e.g. V.A.G 1783 - Torque wrench, 2-10 Nm (1.5-7.5
ftlb.)
Torque wrench, 6 - 50 Nm (4.5 - 37 ftlb.), e.g. V.A.G 1331 - Torque wrench, 6-50 Nm (4.5-37
ftlb.)
Torque wrench, 150 - 800 Nm (111 - 592 ftlb.), e.g. V.A.G 1601 - Torque wrench, 150 - 800 Nm
(111 - 592 ftlb.)
Electronic torque wrench, 2 - 100 Nm (1.5 - 74 ftlb.), e.g. 9768 - Electronic torque wrench, 2 100 Nm (1.5 - 74 ftlb.)

Work
Procedure:

See Attachment “A”.

Claim
Submission:

See Attachment “B”.

Attachment "A": Work Procedure
1

2

Raise the vehicle on a lifting platform  Workshop Manual 'WF0100 Lifting the vehicle'.
1.1

Position the vehicle between the arms of the lifting platform and push it onto the access
ramps 9453 - Access ramps.

1.2

Remove underbody covers and fit mounting plates 9002 - Lifting platform holders, 
Workshop Manual '518119 Removing and installing jacking points'.

1.3

Jack and raise the vehicle at the mounting plates.

Remove both rear wheels  Workshop Manual '440519 Removing and installing wheel'.

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Before disconnecting the brake lines, place a clean absorbent cloth underneath.

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Close off brake lines using suitable stoppers immediately after disconnecting them.
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During assembly work on the hydraulic connections, all electric plug connections in the connection
point area must always be connected. This prevents the inside of the plug connections from being
splashed with brake fluid or water.

•

Clean any plug connections that have become dirty or damp during removal and fitting using a
lint-free cloth, for example.

•

Brake fluid on electric contacts (even thinned brake fluid) causes corrosion and can result in faults in
the system.

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Remove any escaping brake fluid immediately; rinse with water and dry thoroughly if necessary.

3

Remove air guide from the wheel carrier  Removing
air guide -1- at the left.

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3.1

Loosen and unscrew fastening screw 
Removing air guide -3- on the air guide 
Removing air guide -1-.

3.2

Loosen and unscrew fastening screws 
Removing air guide -2- on the air guide 
Removing air guide -1-. Remove air guide
from the wheel carrier.

Replace left brake line holder  Brake line holder on
rear axle -5-.

Removing air guide

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Release and unclip connector for brake pad
wear indicator and remove it from the holder.

4.2

Loosen union nut  Brake line holder on rear
axle -1- on the brake line and unscrew brake
line from the brake hose  Brake line holder
on rear axle -6-.
Loosen and remove brake hose from the
brake line holder  Brake line holder on rear
axle -5-.
Close off brake line and brake hose using
suitable stoppers.

4.3

Loosen threaded joint  Brake line holder on
rear axle -2- securing brake line to the brake
caliper by a few turns.

4.4