997 Brake Pad Swap

[glenndeweirdt]

I have a 2010 Carerra that will need new brake pads soon.
I cannot find any links or videos for 997 brake pad swaps. The calipers are different than my Cayman S and it appears that the caliper must be removed to swap the pads.
Any hints or concerns? Special tools required ( there appears to be a star shaped bolt, almost a reverse Torxs on the caliper)?

[LanceGT4]

Is it just that you can't get the pads out?
check this thread and get a medium stiff putty knife for separating the pad from the retainer. I was able to reuse mine.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-996-997-forum/752505-i-had-remove-caliper-so-i-could-take-pad-out.html

[glenndeweirdt]

I have not even tried yet. I was just looking at the calipers and starting to plan the process. I don't have a problem taking calipers off but prefer if the pads can be removed without messing with calipers. Regarding the anti-squeel pads- I don't use them anyway.