Audi A6 Typ 4G: Front Brake Rotor, Replacing
Removing
- Remove the brake caliper -2-.
- Remove the locking pin-5- on the brake
rotor -4- while holding the brake rotor
firmly.
- Remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub.
Note
When removing the brake rotor from the wheel hub, do not tilt the
brake rotor.
Installing
- Tightening Specifications
Note
- Only install brake rotors from the same manufacturer and with the
same quality level on a single axle.
- Always replace brake rotors on both sides of the axle.
- Use new bolts.
- Clean the contact surface on the wheel hub. Remove any corrosion.
- Place the brake rotor on the hub.
Note
When positioning the brake rotor, do not tilt it on the wheel hub.
- Install the securing bolt -5- and
tighten.
- Install the brake caliper -2-.
WARNING
Risk of accident!
- With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake
pedal several times so that the brake pads in the
operating condition properly sit in their respective
position.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before
driving the vehicle for the first time.
Front Brake Shield, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
- Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Removing
- Remove the brake rotor. Refer to
→ Chapter "Brake Rotor, Removing and Installing".
- Remove the bolts -arrows- and
the cover plate -1-.
Note
The brake shield is shown on a vehicle with ceramic brakes.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Clean the brake shield and the wheel hub.
- Install the brake rotor. Refer to
→ Chapter "Brake Rotor, Removing and Installing".
WARNING
Risk of accident!
- With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake
pedal several times so that the brake pads in the
operating condition properly sit in their respective
position.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before
driving the vehicle for the first time.
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Removing
- Remove the affected front wheel. Refer to
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Note
Applies to all steel rear brakes
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Brake Pads, Removing and Installing, Steel Brakes
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Piston Resetting Tool -T10145-
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Only install snow chains on the front wheels.
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Check and correct the seating of the snow
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Bulb Socket, Removing and Installing, Tail Lamp, Sedan
Removing
- Remove the outer tail lamp. Refer to
→ Chapter "Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing, Sedan".
- Push the locking bracket in direction of
-arrow- and remove the bulb socket
-1- from the housing.
- Remove the bulb f