S5 Quattro Coupe V8-4.2L (CAUA) (2009)
Brake Caliper: Removal and Replacement
FBC-57 Front Brakes Assembly Overview
FBC-57 Front Brakes Assembly Overview
‹› Install the entire repair kit.
‹› After replacing brake pads, depress brake pedal several times firmly to properly seat brake pads in their normal operating position.
‹› When siphoning brake fluid, always use a bleeder bottle that is used exclusively for brake fluid. Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake
fluid with your mouth!
‹› Check brake caliper for ease of movement by moving it sideways.
1 - Brake pads
‹› Wear limit => [ Brakes ] See: Specifications
‹› Illustration of left front with brake wear cable
‹› The inner surface (with tension spring) in the left brake caliper is equipped with a cable for wear indicator.
‹› Must always be replaced together on both sides of axle
‹› Before installing brake pads, clean pad guide surface and coat it with a film of Polycarbamide grease (G 052 142 A2).
‹› Removing and Installing => [ Removal and Installation ] See: Disc Brake System/Brake Pad/Service and Repair/FBC-57 Front Brake Pads
‹› Check brake pad thickness.