Renewing Brake Caliper - Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual

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Renewing brake caliper

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.
– Secure brake disc with one wheel bolt see -arrow-.
– Remove brake pads
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Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
– Install brake pads ⇒ page 41
– Bleed brake system
– Fit wheels ⇒ ELSA/ Wheel/Tyre Guide ⇒ Rep. gr. 44 .
Caution
After installing the brake pads and before driving the vehicle,
depress brake pedal firmly several times with the vehicle sta‐
tionary, so that the brake pads are properly seated in their
normal operating position.
– Check brake fluid level and top up if necessary.
Caution
Before driving vehicle for the first time, make sure function of
brakes is OK.
⇒ page 41 .
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⇒ page 110 .
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Brake system - Edition 03.2013
1. Front brakes (PR 1LG)
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