Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools and workshop equipment required

→ Fig.1     Unscrewing piston from brake caliper housing

→ Fig.2    Attaching outer sealing lip of protective cap to piston.

→ Fig.3    Using wedge -3409- to remove sealing ring

→ Fig.4    Inserting inner sealing lip of protective cap with wedge -3409-

Note:

At the same time, hold piston in front of brake caliper housing.

→ Fig.5    Screwing piston up to stop into brake caliper housing

• ‒ Press firmly onto piston while screwing it in.

Note:

The outer sealing lip of the protective cap will then locate in the groove on the piston.

→ Fig.6    Pre-bleeding brake caliper

• ‒ Open bleed valve and using a standard bleeder bottle, fill with brake fluid until bubble-free brake fluid flows from the threaded hole (brake hose connection). Close bleed valve.

Note:

Position brake caliper as illustrated for pre-bleeding.