Removing And Installing Brake Caliper (Ceramic Brakes) - Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual

Audi A8 2003 ➤
Brake system - Edition 03.2013
– First engage damper springs -A- (left and right) in bottom hole
in corresponding brake pads -C-.
– Then engage damper springs -A- (left and right) in guide pin
-B- using commercially available pliers.
Caution
Make sure that the damper springs are fitted correctly at the
guide pin and brake pads.
Installation position of damper springs at guide pin and brake
pads -arrows-
– Connect wear indicator connector and insert wire in dust cap
and protective cap.
Note
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It is important to ensure that the pad wear indicator wire is inserted
in the retaining spring -2-.
– Insert pad wear indicator wire in retaining spring -2-.
– Fit wheels ⇒ ELSA/ Wheel/Tyre Guide ⇒ Rep. gr. 44 .
– Check brake fluid level and top up if necessary.
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.
Caution
Before driving vehicle for the first time, make sure function of
brakes is OK.
3.4 Removing and installing brake caliper
(ceramic brakes)
Caution
Do NOT loosen bolts -1-.
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Rep. gr.46 - Brakes - mechanism
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