Brake Caliper Assembly Overview, C41 and C43

Brake Caliper Assembly Overview, C41 and C43

Rear wheel brakes with automatic adjustment

• Install all parts supplied in the repair kit.

• After replacing the brake pads, depress the brake pedal firmly several times with the vehicle stationary so that the brake pads are properly seated in their normal operating position.

• To extract brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir, use a bleeder bottle that only comes into contact with brake fluid. Brake fluid is poisonous and must never be extracted by mouth using a hose!





1 - Self-locking hex bolt, 35 Nm

• Always replace.

• Counter hold guide pin when loosening and tightening.

2 - Brake caliper housing

• Remove before replacing the brake pads.

• Do not twist the hose when installing.

• Do not disconnect the brake hose when changing brake pads.

3 - Brake pads

• Always replace both sides.

• Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Brake Pads, C41, C43, RS4 model 8EC, C43 ] .

• Check pad thickness.

4 - Brake pad retaining spring

• Always replace when changing pads.

5 - Wheel bolts

• Removing and installing the wheels. Refer to => Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension

6 - Torx bolt

• Tightening specification: 5 Nm

7 - Brake rotor

• Always replace both sides.

• Remove the brake caliper prior to removing.

• Lubricate the contact surfaces between the brake disc and the wheel hub with polycarbamide grease (G 052 142 A2).

• Make sure there is sufficient wear limit.

• Allocation, refer to => [ Rear Brake Specifications ] Rear Brake Specifications.

• Thickness, refer to => [ Rear Brake Specifications ] Rear Brake Specifications.

8 - Bolts, 75 Nm

• M10 x 60

• Always replace.

9 - Brake carrier with guide pins and protective caps

• Replacement carriers are supplied assembled and with sufficient grease on the guide pins

• If the protective caps or guide pins are damaged, replace them using the repair kit. Use the grease packet supplied to lubricate the guide pins.

10 - Banjo bolt, 45 Nm

11 - Brake hose with banjo union

• Do not twist the hose when installing.

• Remove the caliper from the brake carrier to replace the brake pads.

• Do not twist the hose when installing.

• Do not disconnect the brake hose when changing the brake pads.

12 - Seals