Rear brakes

Make

Audi

Model

A1

Section

Brake system › Brake, brake mechanics › Rear brakes

Running gearRear brakes

Rear brakes   Note t  Every time after changing the brake pads, depress the brake pedal firmly several times with the vehicle stationary, so that the pads are properly seated in their normal operating position. t  Use the brake filling and bleeding equipment -VAS 5234- or the extraction unit -V.A.G 1869/4- to draw off brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir. t  Before removing a brake caliper or disconnecting a brake hose, fit brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2- (when doing this, release pressure in system). t  Install all parts supplied in repair kit. Exploded view

1 -

Bolt

q

4 Nm

2 -	Brake disc

q	Wear limit → Chapter

q	Always renew on both sides of axle

q	Detach brake caliper prior to removing

q	Do not force brake discs off wheel hub; if necessary, use rust remover, otherwise brake discs could be damaged

q	Removing and installing → Chapter

3 -

Bolt

q

10 Nm

4 -	Splash plate

q	Removing and installing → Chapter

5 -	Handbrake cable

q	Engage on brake caliper

q	Removing and installing → Chapter

–	Adjusting handbrake → Chapter

  Note

Engage on brake caliper

6 -

Axle beam

7 -

Bolt

q

65 Nm

8 -	Brake line

q	With banjo bolt and seals

q	Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads

q	Specified torque of banjo bolt to brake caliper: 38 Nm

9 -

q	Always renew if removed

q

35 Nm

10 -	Brake caliper

q	Servicing → Chapter

q	Removing and installing → Chapter

11 -	Brake pads

q	Wear limit → Chapter

q	Checking thickness → Booklet

q	Always renew on both sides of axle

q	Removing and installing → Chapter

  Note

The springs on the brake pads are only fitted on certain models.

12 -	Brake carrier

q	Replacement carriers are supplied assembled and with sufficient grease on guide pins

q	If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, renew using repair kit. Use grease sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins.

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