A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AKB) (2002)
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2. Bracket
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Bolt to brake caliper housing
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Insert harness connector for brake pad wear indicator
3. Brake line, 15 Nm
4. Hex bolt, 25 Nm
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Do not tighten until bracket -6 - is secured using the gap bracket -5-.
5. Gap bracket
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Secures the installation position of retaining bracket and brake line.
6. Retaining bracket
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Bolt to brake caliper housing
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Note marking: L = left side, R = right side
7. Brake hose
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Do not unscrew brake pads when removing
Brake pads, removing and installing
Removing
Note: When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven!
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Raise vehicle.
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Remove wheels.
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Secure brake disk using a wheel bolt.
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Unscrew both Torx bolts for the outer brake pads.
Note: Before pushing back the piston, siphon some of the brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise, especially if reservoir has been
topped off, fluid will overflow and cause damage.
WARNING: Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth!
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Press piston back into brake caliper housing.
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To do this, insert floating frame using a screwdriver as shown and press powerfully outward.
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First remove outer brake pad, press brake pads off brake caliper for this using a screwdriver.
