Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual page 56

Audi A8 2003 ➤
Brake system - Edition 03.2013
– Detach brake line from bracket.
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– Remove caps -1-.
– Unscrew and remove both guide pins from brake caliper.
– Take off brake caliper housing and lay to one side so that the
weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the
brake hose.
– Take brake pads out of brake caliper housing or from brake
carrier.
Note
The brake pad with wear indicator is located on the inside.
♦
Remove brake carrier when renewing brake discs.
♦
Use only methylated spirits to clean the brake caliper housing.
Installing
Check the thickness of the brake disc when renewing the brake
pads. Refer to wear limit for brake disc.
– Check brake disc for wear
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Rep. gr.46 - Brakes - mechanism
⇒ "1 Brakes, wear limits", page 1 .