Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Note:

Re-adjustment is only necessary on replacing handbrake cables, brake calipers and brake discs.

• ‒ Take rear ashtray out of centre console.
• ‒ → With handbrake lever in rest position, tighten adjusting nut
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• ‒ → ... until levers -arrow- at brake calipers are lifted off stop.
• ‒ The maximum permissible distance from the stop on either side is 3 mm.
• ‒ Apply handbrake firmly 3 times and then release.
• ‒ With handbrake released, check whether both wheels turn freely.

Note:

Due to the automatic adjustment of the rear brake, it is no longer necessary to adjust the handbrake after performing re-adjustment work.