Removing And Installing Brake Pads - Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual

Audi A8 2003 ➤
Brake system - Edition 03.2013
12 - Bracket
❑ Bolt to brake caliper housing
❑ Attach brake line
13 - Bolt for bracket
❑ Tightening torque: 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 "Renewing brake pads"
⇒ page 88 , no repairs may be performed on the brake caliper.
❑ Do not twist hose when installing
❑ Allocation ⇒ page 1
❑ ⇒ "2.3 Renewing brake caliper", page 52
15 - Retaining spring
❑ Note correct installation position.
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.
2.2

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.
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Rep. gr.46 - Brakes - mechanism
, Brakes
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⇒ page 48 and "Servicing front brake caliper"