Audi A8 2003 Workshop Manual page 76

Audi A8 2003 ➤
Brake system - Edition 03.2013
– Remove securing bolts from brake caliper housing, when do‐
ing this counter-hold on guide pins.
Note
Do not unplug connection of actuator motor and/or brake system.
– Push connector out of retainer.
– Move brake caliper clear to one side.
– Remove brake pads.
– Remove guide clips.
Note
It is possible to change the brake disc without removing the brake
carrier.
– Push back piston with piston resetting appliance -T10145- .
Installing
Steel version brakes:
Check the thickness of the brake disc when renewing the brake
pads. Refer to wear limit for brake disc.
– Check brake disc for wear
Ceramic brakes:
The ceramic brake discs must always be checked for damage and
wear when renewing the brake pads.
♦ ⇒ "2 Assessment of ceramic brake discs", page 4
♦ ⇒ "3 Assessing degree of wear on ceramic brake discs", page
7
All types of brakes (continued):
Use only methylated spirits to clean the brake caliper housing.
– Insert pad retaining springs.
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Rep. gr.46 - Brakes - mechanism
⇒ "1 Brakes, wear limits", page 1 .