Audi A6 Typ 4G: Balance Weight, Removing And Installing
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overview and parts catalog prior to
starting procedure.
Mandatory Replacement Parts
- Bolts - Vibration damper to brake caliper.
Depending on the model there are two balance weights
installed in each front brake caliper.
Removing
- Remove the dust cap if equipped.
- Remove the bolt -1-.
- Remove the vibration damper -2-
from the brake caliper -3-.
Installing
- Clean the brake caliper around the balance weight.

- Install the damper -2- in the
brake caliper.
- Install the new bolts -1- and tighten -item 1-.
- Replace the existing protective cap.

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