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Audi A3 Mk101 · Running gear
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Brake system (Brakes): Technical data

Make
Audi
Model
A3 Mk1
Section
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Technical data
Brakes

Brake system

Dual-circuit diagonally split braking system, anti-locking brake system (ABS) with electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBPD)
Certain equipment versions/model years additionally feature electronic differential lock (EDL), traction control system (TCS) and electronic stability program (ESP)

Brake master cylinder

ømm

23.81

Brake servo

øin inches

LHD: 10
RHD: 7 / 8 tandem

Operation

Pneumatic

Boost factor

i =

5

Front brake

Brake caliper

PR No. 1LQ, 1LS

PR No. 1LE, 1LT

Front brake caliper

FS 3

FN 3

Piston

ømm

54

54

Brake disc

PR No. 1LQ

PR No. 1LS

PR No. 1LE

PR No. 1LT

Front brake disc

ømm

256

280

288

312

Brake disc thickness, ventilated

mm

22

25

25

25

Brake-disc wear limit

mm

20

23

23

23

Brake pad

As-new pad thickness (without backplate)

mm

14

14

14

14

Pad wear limit (without backplate)

mm

2

2

2

2

Rear brake

Brake caliper

PR No. 1KK

PR No. 1KE

PR No. 1KF

Rear brake caliper

C 38

C 41 HR

C 38

Piston

ømm

38

41

38

Brake disc

Rear brake disc

ømm

232

239

256

Brake disc thickness, non-ventilated

mm

9

9

-

Brake disc thickness, ventilated

mm

-

-

22

Brake-disc wear limit

mm

7

7

20

Brake pad

As-new pad thickness (without backplate)

mm

12

12

12

Pad wear limit (without backplate)

mm

2

2

2

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