Overview - Rear Brakes

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Applies to all models

Fig 1: Overview Of Rear Brake Components

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Bolt
- 12 Nm
- Self-locking
- Replace after removing
Parking Brake Motor
- Left Parking Brake Motor -V282-, Right Parking Brake Motor -V283-.
- Refer to LEFT/RIGHT PARKING BRAKE MOTOR -V282- / -V283-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- Refer to Electromechanical Parking Brake Control Module -J540-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  NOTE:
  Refer to PARKING BRAKE, MANUAL DISENGAGEMENT .
Seal
- Replace after removing
Bolt
- 35 Nm
- Self-locking
- When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin
- Replace after removing
  NOTE:
  Upper and lower bolt differ. Allocate correct bolts.
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Brake Hose
- To brake caliper: 20 Nm
  NOTE:
  Do not twist it when installing
- Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake pads
- Make sure that retaining tabs are seated correctly in bracket.
Brake Caliper
- 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 .
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
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Brake Pads
- Check the brake pad thickness, refer to TECHNICAL DATA FOR BRAKES .
- Wear limit, refer to TECHNICAL DATA FOR BRAKES .
- Always replace on both axles.
- Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- 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.
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.
Wheel Bolts
- Tightening specification: 140 Nm
Bolt
- 5 Nm
Brake Rotor
- Allocate correct components.
- Wear limit, refer to TECHNICAL DATA FOR BRAKES .
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- Always replace on both axles.
Bolts
- 10 Nm
Brake shield
- Refer to BRAKE SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Bolt
- 100 Nm + 90°
- Replace
Bolts
- 100 Nm + 90°
- Replace