Overview - Front Brakes, RS3 1LF/1LH/1LL/1LN/1LU

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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 & 1LU

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Brake Pad Springs
- Replace when replacing the pads
- Make sure they are seated correctly in the brake caliper
Bracket
- For brake hose
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Brake Hose
- Tightening specification: brake hose to brake caliper, 15 Nm
- Replace if damaged
- Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly. Make sure the brake hose is not pinched, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
- Make sure that tabs are properly seated in the grooves on the bracket.
Spring
- Replace if damaged
Bracket
- For brake hose
Brake Line
- Brake line to brake hose tightening specification: 14 Nm
Spring
- Replace if damaged
Bolt
- 200 Nm
- With washer
Wheel Bearing Housing
Bracket
- For brake hose and wire
Bolt
- 8 Nm
Brake Shield
- Refer to BRAKE SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Bolt
- 12 Nm
Protective Cap
Bleed Screw
- 10 Nm
- Before installing, thinly coat with Assembly Paste: G 052 150 A2 .
Bolt
- 5.0 Nm
Brake Rotor
- 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.
- Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
  WARNING:
  If a brake rotor is damaged or worn, check the other brake rotors for damage and wear.
Brake Caliper
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Must not be removed from the brake carrier. Refer to Fig 2.
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FRONT BRAKES, RS3 1LF/1LH/1LL/1LN/1LU
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REPLACING, FRONT BRAKES RS3 1LF/1LH/1LL/1LN/1LU
- Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT BRAKE CALIPER, EIGHT-PISTON BRAKE
- Refer to BRAKE CALIPER BALANCE WEIGHT
Brake Pads
- Always replace on both axles.
- Check the pad thickness. Refer to BRAKE PADS, CHECKING THICKNESS .
- Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FRONT BRAKES, RS3 1LF/1LH/1LL/1LN/1LU
- Pay attention to the installation position: inner right brake pad with brake pad wear sensor
Brake Pad Pins
- Replace when replacing the pads
- Note the installation position
- Drive out from the outside toward the inside

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

Fig 2: Do Not Loosen the Brake Caliper/Brake Carrier and Tension Strut Threaded Connection

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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.