Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual page 45

1 - Brake pads
Note
A wire for the wear indicator is fitted
to the inner pad (with spring).
❑ There is an adhesive foil
on the backplates of the
outer brake pads. Re‐
move the protective foil
before fitting pads.
❑ Before fitting pads,
clean guide surfaces
and apply a thin coating
of polycarbamide
grease ⇒ Parts cata‐
logue
❑ Different versions avail‐
able ⇒ Parts catalogue
❑ Always renew on both
sides of axle
❑ ⇒ "1.2 Removing and in‐
stalling brake pads",
page 41
❑ Checking pad thickness
⇒ Maintenance ; Book‐
let 4E
Note
Clean the brake calipers thoroughly
(grease-free) before inserting new
brake pads. When doing this, make
sure that all adhesive foil residue on
the contact surfaces for the outer
brake pad is removed.
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Audi A8 2003 ➤
Brake system - Edition 03.2013
1. Front brakes (PR 1LG)
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