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Overview - Front Brakes, RS 3 1LF, 1LH And 1LU

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NOTE:

Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.

Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

Always replace damaged nuts and bolts.

Fig 1: Exploded View of front brakes, RS 3 1LF, 1LH And 1LU
GWWA46-10491Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Brake Pad Springs
    • Replace when replacing the pads
    • Make sure they are seated correctly in the brake caliper
  2. Bracket
    • for brake hose
  3. Bolt
    • 8 Nm
  4. Brake Hose
    • Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly. Make sure the brake hose is not pinched, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
    • Replace if damaged
    • Make sure that tabs are properly seated in the grooves on the bracket.
    • Tightening specification: brake hose to brake caliper, 15 Nm
  5. Spring
    • Replace if damaged
  6. Bracket
    • For brake hose
  7. Brake Line
    • Brake line to brake hose tightening specification: 14 Nm
  8. Spring
    • Replace if damaged
  9. Bolt
    • 200 Nm
    • With washer
  10. Wheel Bearing Housing
  11. Bracket
    • For brake hose and wire
  12. Bolt
    • 8 Nm
  13. Brake Shield
  14. Bolt
    • 12 Nm
  15. Protective Cap
  16. Bleed Screw
    • 10 Nm
    • Before installing, thinly coat with Assembly Paste:G 052 150 A2  .
  17. Bolt
    • 5.0 Nm
  18. Brake Rotor
    • Always replace on both axles.
    • Do not use excessive force to separate the brake rotor from the wheel hub. Use rust remover, if necessary, otherwise the brake rotor could be damaged.
    • BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 
  19. Brake Caliper
  20. Brake Pads
  21. Brake Pad Pins
    • Replace when replacing the pads
    • Note the installation position
    • Drive out from the outside toward the inside
NOTE:

Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.

Always replace self-locking nuts and bolts.

Always replace damaged nuts and bolts.

Do Not Loosen the Brake Caliper/Brake Carrier and Tension Strut arrows Threaded Connection 

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Front Brakes
GWWA46-10347Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
CAUTION:

Risk of malfunction.

  • The bolts -arrows- on the brake caliper for the brake carrier -1- and the tension strut -2- may not be loosened.