A4 Quattro Wagon L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2001)
CAUTION: Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose. The unsupported weight can stretch and damage the hose.
Secure the brake caliper with a piece of wire in order to relieve the stress on the brake hose.
With the exception of replacing brake pads and servicing front brake calipers, no further repairs may be performed to the brake
caliper
4. Clamping spring
5. Ribbed bolt 200 Nm (148 ft lb)
Clean ribbing if re-using
6. Brake line 15 Nm (11 ft lb)
7. Retaining spring
8. Harness connector
Only on models with wear indicators
9. Brake hose
Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper when replacing brake pads.
10. Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
11. Bracket
Bolt to brake caliper housing
Install harness connector for brake pad wear indicator
12. Harness holder
Only on models with wear indicators
Install harness for brake pad wear indicator into harness holder
13. Brake pads
Always replace as a set on both wheels of an axle
Different left and right sides
Removing and installing, refer to Brake Pad/Service and Repair See: Brake Pad/Service and Repair
With wear indicator
Once wear limit is reached (3 mm, 0.12 in), warning light in instrument panel comes on
Brake pad thickness: 14 mm (0.55 in)
Outer pads have an adhesive with a protective sheet on the backing plate; remove this sheet before installing