S4 Quattro Sedan V6-2.7L Turbo (APB) (2000)
5. Brake caliper housing
Unbolt from brake carrier for replacing brake pads
Servicing brake caliper, refer to Brake Caliper/Service and Repair See: Brake Caliper/Service and Repair
6. Ribbed bolt 125 Nm (92 ft lb)
Clean ribbing if re-using
7. Brake carrier
Bolt to wheel bearing housing
8. Brake pads
CAUTION: The inner brake pad (with expanding spring) is marked with an arrow that must point in the direction of rotor rotation when the
vehicle is moving forward. Incorrect installation can result in excessive noise.
Outer pads have an adhesive with a protective sheet on the backing plate; remove this sheet before installing
Different versions are available, check with your parts department for the correct application
Always replace as a set on both wheels of an axle
Removing and installing, refer to Brake Pad/Service and Repair See: Brake Pad/Service and Repair
Brake pad wear limit (friction material): 2 mm (0.08 in)
Brake pad wear limit (including backing plate): 7 mm (0.28 in)
Note:
Before installing new brake pads, thoroughly clean the brake calipers (free of grease). Pay particular attention to removing any adhesive
residue from the outer brake pad contact surfaces.
9. Retaining spring
Insert into both holes in brake caliper housing
Once spring ends are seated in holes, press retaining spring under brake carrier
CAUTION: If the spring is not installed correctly, the outer brake pad alignment mechanism will not be able to compensate for wear, and
increased pedal travel will result.
10. Brake disc
Always replace as a set on both wheels of an axle
To remove, first unbolt caliper
Resurface evenly on both sides starting from thickness when new
Internally ventilated brake disc:
Diameter: 288 mm (11.34 in)
Thickness: 25 mm (0.984 in)
Wear limit: 23 mm (0.906 in)
Non-ventilated brake disc:
Diameter: 288 mm (11.34 in)
Thickness: 15 mm (0.59 in)
Wear limit: 13 mm (0.51 in)
11. Bracket
Bolt to brake caliper housing
12. Hex bolt 10 Nm (7 ft lb)