Renewing Front Brake Caliper (Rs 6) - Audi A6 2005 Workshop Manual

– Remove bolts -1-.
– Carefully detach brake caliper with brake pads installed.
Note
Brake caliper must not be dismantled. Do not loosen any bolts on
the brake caliper.
Do not leave brake caliper and brake carrier hanging from brake
hose but secure them to bodywork using a suitable cable tie or
wire. Take care that brake hose is not damaged by weight of brake
components.
WARNING
Do not apply brake when brake caliper is removed.
Installing
Always use new bolts ⇒ ETKA .
– Carefully press brake caliper and brake carrier (with brake
pads fitted) over brake disc.
Always use new bolts -1- ⇒ ETKA .
– Secure brake caliper with new bolts -1- (196 Nm).
– Clip brake hose into retainer on wheel bearing housing.
– Clip in pad wear indicator wire.
Note
After installing brake caliper, firmly depress brake pedal several
times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are properly
seated in their normal operating position.
– Fit wheels.
Tightening torque for wheel bolts ⇒ Rep. gr. 44
– Lower vehicle.
Caution
Make sure that the brakes work properly before the vehicle is
driven on the road.
4.3

Renewing front brake caliper (RS 6)

Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-
♦ Ratchet - V.A.G. 1332/1-
♦ Brake pedal actuator - V.A.G 1869/2-
♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-
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