Removing And Installing Pistons For Front Brake Caliper (Ceramic Brakes) - Audi A6 2005 Workshop Manual

6.1 Removing and installing pistons for front
brake caliper (ceramic brakes)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Assembly paste - G 052 150 A2-
♦ Removal tool - T 40338-
♦ Carefully lever protective cap -1- and seal out of brake caliper
with gentle movements using removal tool - T 40338- -2-; take
care not to damage groove for protective cap in brake caliper.
♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-
Install complete repair kit when servicing.
Apply a thin coat of assembly paste to brake cylinders, pistons
and seals. ⇒ Parts catalogue
WARNING
The ceramic inserts on the brake piston act as heat insulators
and must not be separated from the brake piston. If the ceramic
insert is damaged, the brake pistons must be renewed for
safety reasons.
Removing
– Force piston out of brake caliper housing using compressed
air.
– Item -1-: Piston resetting appliance -T10145-
Note
Place a piece of wood in the recess to prevent damaging the pis‐
ton.
Removal tool - T 40338-
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