Audi A6 2005 - Page 63

⇒ Item 4 (page 56)
9 - Bolt
❑ Clean ribs if using again
❑ 190 Nm
10 - Brake carrier
❑ Bolt to wheel bearing housing
11 - Brake pads
❑ Wear limit ⇒ page 1
Note
The inner pad (with spring) has an
arrow. The arrow must point in di‐
rection of brake disc rotation when
moving forwards. May create noises
if incorrectly installed.
❑ Before inserting pads, clean guide surfaces and apply a thin coating of polycarbamide grease - G 052
142 A2- .
❑ There is an adhesive foil on the backplates of the outer brake pads. Remove the protective foil before
fitting pads.
❑ Brake pad wear indicator (front left and front right)
❑ Warning lamp in dash panel insert will light up when wear limit (3 mm) is reached
❑ Always renew on both sides of axle
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 58
❑ Checking pad thickness ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 405
❑ Different versions available ⇒ ETKA
Note
Clean the brake calipers thoroughly
(grease-free) before inserting new
brake pads. When doing this, make
sure that all adhesive foil residue on
the contact surfaces for the outer
brake pad is removed.
12 - Retaining spring
❑ Before inserting pads, clean guide surfaces and apply a thin coating of polycarbamide grease - G 052
142 A2- .
❑ Insert in both holes in brake caliper housing
Note
The retaining spring must be press‐
ed under the brake carrier after in‐
serting into both holes. If incorrectly
installed, the wear of the outer pad
cannot be adjusted, and the pedal
travel will be increased as a result.
Audi A6 2005 ➤ , Audi A6 Avant 2005 ➤
Brake system - Edition 04.2019
1. Front brakes FN3 (PR 1LT) 57