Audi A6 2005 Workshop Manual page 80

Audi A6 2005 ➤ , Audi A6 Avant 2005 ➤
Brake system - Edition 04.2019
– Detach brake line from bracket.
– Remove protective 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 caliper when renewing brake discs.
♦
Use only methylated spirits to clean the brake caliper housing.
Installing
When renewing the brake pads, also check the brake disc for
wear. Refer to wear limit for brake disc.
– Check brake disc ⇒ "1.2 Brakes, technical data", page 1
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Rep. gr.46 - Brakes - mechanism
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