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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Brake Pads, Removing and Installing, Steel Brakes, 1LA/1LJ
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Piston Resetting Tool -T10145-
Lithium grease. Refer t
Brake Caliper, Removing and Installing, Steel Brakes, 1LA/1LJ
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory
Brake Caliper, Replacing, Steel Brakes, 1LA/1LJ/1LF/1LL/1LU and Ceramic
Brakes, LN/1LW
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Brake Pedal Actuator -VA
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Tire Pressures A6, (C7), Type 4G Sedan and Avant
2.0L TDI, 120 kW
Note
The tire pressures must adhere to the specifications on the
tire pressure label in the vehicle.
If there is no tire pressure label in the vehicle, one may
be ordered from the Parts Catalog
XL= Extra Load, Reinfo
Brake Pad Wear Indicator Wire, Removing and Installing, Steel Brakes,
1LA/1LJ
Removing
- Remove the affected front wheel. Refer to
→ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.44; Wheels, Tires.
- Disconnect the connector -2-
from the brake pad wear indicator.
- Release
