Front brakes (PR 1LA/1LJ)

Make

Audi

Model

A5

Section

Brake system › Brake, brake mechanics › Front brakes (PR 1LA/1LJ)

Running gearFront brakes (PR 1LA/1LJ)

Renewing front brake caliper (PR 1LA/1LJ) Use new bolts → ETKA. Removing Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- t  Ratchet -V.A.G. 1332/1- t  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- t  Ratchet -V.A.G. 1331/1- t  Brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2- t  Piston resetting appliance -T10145-

–  Insert brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2- between brake pedal and driver's seat (depress brake pedal at least 60 mm). This closes the valves in the brake master cylinder and stops the brake fluid reservoir from running empty. –  Raise the vehicle. –  Remove wheels. –  Connect hose of bleeder bottle to bleeder screw of front brake caliper. –  Open bleeder screw on front brake caliper to release pressure from brake system. –  Close bleeder screw.   Note Do not remove brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2-. –  Disconnect brake pressure line from caliper. –  Remove brake pads → Chapter.   Note Mark brake pads when removing them if they are to be reinstalled. Reinstall in their original position to prevent uneven braking. –  Remove brake caliper -7- from vehicle.

Caution Do NOT slacken bolts -6 and 9- –  Remove bolts -3- on brake carrier, holding brake carrier firmly. –  Detach brake carrier. Installing Use new bolts → ETKA. –  Fit brake carrier. –  Secure brake carrier with new bolts -3-.

–  Install brake pads → Chapter.   Note After each brake pad change firmly depress brake pedal several times with vehicle stationary, so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position. –  Connect brake pressure line -5- to caliper and tighten connection.

–  Remove brake pedal actuator -V.A.G 1869/2-. –  Bleed brake system → Chapter. –  Fit wheels. Tightening torque for wheel bolts → Rep. gr.44

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