A6 Quattro Wagon V6-3.0L (AVK) (2002)
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Remove bolts from brake caliper housing, counter-holding on guide pins.
Note: Detach brake cable in order to replace bottom caliper bolt.
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Take off brake caliper housing, and lay aside so the weight of caliper does not strain or damage brake hose.
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Remove brake pads.
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Take out retaining springs.
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Clean caliper housing (especially seating surface for pad).
Note: Brake carrier must be removed in order to replace disc.
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning caliper housing.
Note: Press piston back into caliper housing using resetting tool before inserting new brake pads. Before pushing back the piston, draw off brake Fluid
out of the brake Fluid reservoir with a bleeder bottle. Otherwise, especially if reservoir has been topped off, Fluid will overflow and cause damage.
WARNING: Brake fluid is poisonous and must on no account be siphoned off by mouth through a hose.
Installing
Use only methylated spirits for cleaning caliper housing.
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Screw in piston by turning special tool -3272- clockwise.