Removing And Installing Brake Pads - Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual

12 - Bracket
❑ Bolt to brake caliper housing
❑ Attach brake line
13 - Bolt for bracket
❑ 25 Nm
14 - Brake caliper
❑ If assembly work is required, do not leave caliper hanging from brake hose but secure it to body with
wire
❑ With the exception of "Removing and installing brake pads"
caliper" ⇒ page 84
❑ Do not twist hose when fitting
❑ Allocation ⇒ page 1
❑ ⇒ "1.3 Renewing brake caliper", page 45
15 - Retaining spring
❑ Note correct installation position.
❑ Engage onto both brake caliper housing studs and onto outer pad retaining spring.
Note
The retaining spring must be push‐
ed under the brake carrier after en‐
gaging onto both studs. If incorrectly
installed, the wear of the outer pad
cannot be adjusted, and the pedal
travel will be increased as a result.
1.2

Removing and installing brake pads

Check the thickness of the brake disc when renewing the brake
pads. Refer to wear limit for brake disc. Wear limit
⇒ "1 Brakes, wear limits", page 1
Removing
Note
Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be rein‐
♦
stalled. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven
braking.
When installing brake discs, note direction of travel -indicated
♦
by arrow on brake disc- and fitting location -left or right-.
– Raise the vehicle.
– Remove wheels.
, no repairs may be performed on the brake caliper
, Brakes
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1. Front brakes (PR 1LG)
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