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Overview - Brake Booster/Brake Master Cylinder, Vacuum Brake Booster

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Brake Booster/Brake Master Cylinder
GWWA47-10290Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  1. Brake Line
    • Brake master cylinder/secondary piston circuit to hydraulic unit
    • 14 Nm
  2. Master Brake Cylinder

    There are different versions. Bosch or TRW; note the part number. Refer to Parts Information

    Only install brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir components from the same manufacturer: Bosch or TRW. Refer to => Electronic Parts Information (ETKA)

    • Replace completely if faulty
  3. Bolt
    • 25 Nm
  4. Nut
    • Replace after removing.

      49 Nm

      55 Nm only for Bosch; note the part number

  5. Plugs
    • To install, coat with brake fluid
  6. Locking Pin
    • The locking pin must go through the brake fluid reservoir tabs.
    • The locking pin must go through the brake master cylinder.
    • The locking pin must be tightened.
    • 8 Nm
  7. Brake Fluid Reservoir

    There are different versions. Bosch or TRW; note the part number. Refer to Parts Information

    Only install brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir components from the same manufacturer: Bosch or TRW. Refer to => Electronic Parts Information (ETKA)

    • Fill pressure maximum 6 bar.
      • The locking pin must go through the brake fluid reservoir tabs.
      • The locking pin must go through the brake master cylinder.
      • The locking pin must be tightened.
    • Cap: 1.5 ± 0.5 Nm
      NOTE:

      The seal -8- in the cap -9- is not available as an individual part.

      Refer to BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

  8. Seal
    • Replace if damaged
  9. Cap
  10. Rubber Buffer
  11. Protective Plate
    • Equipped on some models
  12. Rubber Buffer
  13. Bolt
    • 8 Nm
  14. Brake Fluid Level Warning Switch -F34-
  15. Seal
    • Replace after removing.
  16. Brake Booster

    There are different versions. Bosch or TRW; note the part number. Refer to Parts Information

    Only install brake master cylinder and brake fluid reservoir components from the same manufacturer: Bosch or TRW. Refer to Parts Information

    • Function Test:

      -- With the engine switched off, press the brake pedal firmly several times (to reduce the vacuum in the device).

      -- Hold the brake pedal with average foot pressure and start the engine. If the brake booster is working properly, the brake pedal will be felt to give noticeably under foot (booster becomes effective).

    • Refer to BRAKE BOOSTER BALL HEAD, ADJUSTING 
  17. Seal
    • Replace after removing.
  18. Push Rod
    • The pushrod is only loosely inserted into the brake master cylinder and can fall into the brake booster when removing
  19. Actuator Pin
    • For the Brake Lamp Switch -F-
    • The actuator pin only functions for the brake lamp, not for the brake system
    • If the pin is missing or is damaged, the brake lamp will not function
    • Must not fall in the brake booster when removing the brake master cylinder.
    • It must always be pushed into the hole in the brake master cylinder directly on the Brake Lamp Switch -F-
    • Do not bend it
    • Cannot be replaced separately
  20. Brake Lamp Switch -F-
  21. Bolt
    • The brake lamp switch must be flush with the outer edge of the mount
    • 8 Nm
  22. Brake Line
    • Brake master cylinder/primary piston circuit to hydraulic unit
    • 16 Nm
NOTE:

Use only new brake fluid. Observe information on brake fluid reservoir!