Overview - Rear Brakes

NOTE:

Only install complete repair kit.

Fig 1: Overview Of Rear Brake Components

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

1 -
Self-Locking Bolt
- 12 Nm
2 -
Electromechanical Parking Brake Actuator
- Refer to Electromechanical Parking Brake Control Module -J540-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Refer to LEFT/RIGHT PARKING BRAKE MOTOR -V282- / -V283-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
3 -
Seal
- Always replace.
4 -
Self-Locking Bolt
- 35 Nm
- Always replace.
- When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin
5 -
Spacer
6 -
Brake Hose
- To brake caliper: 20 Nm
- Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake pads
- Make sure that retaining tabs are seated correctly in bracket.
- Install hose without twisting
7 -
Brake Caliper Housing
- Do not remove the brake hose when changing the brake pads.
- Brake Caliper, Servicing
- It is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING
8 -
Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Cap
- Supplied as an assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on guide pins.
- Install the repair kit if the caps or guide pins are damaged. Use supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins.
- It is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper
- Removing and installing. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
9 -
Brake Pads
- Always replace on both axles.
- Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Check the brake pad thickness.
- It is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper
  NOTE:
  The brake pads must be seated between both securing tabs on the brake pad retaining plate to provide the air gap between the brake rotor and brake pad.
10 -
Brake Pad Retaining Plate
- Always replace when pads are replaced
  NOTE:
  The brake pads must be seated between both securing tabs on the brake pad retaining plate to provide the air gap between the brake rotor and brake pad.
11 -
Wheel Bolts
- Install the wheels. Refer to WHEEL BOLT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
12 -
Bolt
- 5 Nm
13 -
Brake Rotor
- Wear limit. Refer to BRAKE PR NUMBERS .
- Always replace on both axles.
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, BRAKE PADS IN PLACE
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REPLACING, BRAKE PADS REMOVED
14 -
Hex Head Bolts
- 10 Nm
15 -
Brake Shield
- Refer to BRAKE SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
16 -
Bolt
- 100 Nm + 90°
- Replace
17 -
Bolts
- 100 Nm + 90°
- Replace

NOTE:

Close the bleed screw and tighten to 13 Nm.