brake pads AUDI A4 1998 B5 / 1.G Front Brake Service User Guide

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- Push piston back into brake caliper housing.
- To do this use screwdriver inserted into floating caliper frame and
press frame outward.
- Remove outer brake pads first by pressing pads off brake caliper using
screwdriver.
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Note:
Installing - Press floating frame in direction of left arrows as far as stop.
- Carefully press brake pads out of pistons using screwdriver (right
arrow) and remove from caliper housing.
Thoroughly clean the brake caliper housing before installing the new
brake pads. Pay particular attention to cleaning the residues left from the outer
brake pad adhesive.

Note:
Do not damage the protective boots when installing the brake pads. - Install bottom and top brake pads into pistons.
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CAUTION!
The repair kit contains four self-locking Torx bolts which must
always be installed.
Note:
After replacing brake pads depress the brake pedal firmly several times
while the car is stationary so that the brake pads adjust to their normal
operating positions. - Press floating frame out as far as stop.
- Remove protective sheet from back of outer brake pads.

Note:
Make sure wheels do not hang on brake calipers when they are installed.
The brake pads could be pushed out of the caliper frame. -
Install Torx bolts (right arrows) from repair kit into floating frame to
secure outer brake pads in position. Tightening torque: 25 Nm (18 ft lb)
- Remove wheel bolt from wheel hub.
- Install wheels and tighten wheel bolts.
Tightening torque: 120 Nm (89 ft lb)
- Check brake fluid level and top up if necessary.
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