Removing And Installing Front Brake Pads - Rs 6 - Audi A6 2005 Workshop Manual

Always use new bolts -1- ⇒ ETKA .
– Secure brake caliper with new bolts -1- (196 Nm).
– Connect brake line -11- to brake caliper and tighten connec‐
tion.
Brake line -11- must be seated in bracket.
– Clip in pad wear indicator wire.
– Install brake pads ⇒ page 81
– Bleed brake system
– 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.
4.4 Removing and installing front brake
pads - RS 6
When renewing the brake pads, also check the brake disc for
wear. Refer to wear limit for brake disc
⇒ "1.2 Brakes, technical data", page 1
Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Piston resetting appliance - T10145-
Note
♦
Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be rein‐
♦
stalled. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven
braking.
When installing brake discs, note direction of travel -indicated
♦
by arrow on brake disc- and fitting location -left or right-.
– Raise vehicle.
– Remove wheels.
Do not remove the brake caliper to remove the brake pads.
– Unplug electrical connector for pad wear indicator wire.
– Unclip pad wear indicator wire.
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⇒ page 154 .
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