Parking Brake, Adjusting

WARNING:

Always check brake basic adjustment first REAR BRAKES, BASIC ADJUSTMENT .

NOTE:

As a rule, parking brake adjustment is not necessary because of the automatic rear brake adjustment. Adjustment is required only when replacing parking brake cables, brake calipers or pull rod.

-- Loosen adjusting nut for parking brake cable until both levers contact stop.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

Install 10 mm deepwell socket on adjusting nut, then install flexible extension on socket and ratchet.

-- Turn adjusting nut until both levers lift off stop (two technicians required)

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Turn adjusting nut back two turns.

Checking

-- Using screwdriver, alternately press levers for parking brake cables...

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

... against stop (arrow).

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

If the lever of the opposite brake caliper is pulled away from the stop, the parking brake cable is too tight.

-- Loosen adjusting nut for parking brake cable until both levers lie on stop.

NOTE:

The stop is shown on a brake caliper that has been removed.

-- Engage parking brake and then release again.

-- Check whether both wheels turn freely; if necessary check ease of movement in parking brake operation.