Adjusting the brake pressure regulator — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 7DA

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• Measurement is carried out from edge of plate in spring retainer (arrow a) to upper edge of assembly hole in wishbone (arrow b).Set dimension (x) according to table .Coil springs may be removed to set wishbone to dimension (x).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove both shock absorbers Running gear, axles, steering42Repairing the rear wheel suspension; Removing and installing shock absorbers.
2. Insert setting tool3255 and pre-tension wishbone .
3. Visually set horizontal beam (4) to horizontal position by turning both bump stops (1) up to stop on horizontal beam (4) (no pre-tension at bump stop (1)).
4. Push one of the spring retainers (2) down until the a gap (arrow) of approx. 2 mm is created on opposite side between bump stop (1) and horizontal beam (4).
5. Push second spring retainer (2) down until horizontal beam (4) is horizontal again.

6. Turn both bump stops (1) back completely so that maximum possible gap is created between horizontal beam (4) and bump stops (1).
7. Continue with brake pressure regulator fine setting .
8. Remove both shock absorbers Running gear, axles, steering42Repairing the rear wheel suspension; Removing and installing shock absorbers.
9. Push tubes 3255/1 onto setting tool.
10. Insert setting tool3255 with tubes 3255/1 as shown in illustration. [Note: Grease spindle threads, face end of nut and surface of washer with Mo S2 grease.To tension wishbone, place a shock absorber rubber bush between washer (arrow) and wishbone.Use of an impact screwdriver is not permitted.In the event of complaints - rear brakes too severe or weak - first check bump stop setting .]
11. Pre-tension wishbone with setting tool3255 to dimension (x). [Note: Measurement is carried out from edge of plate in spring retainer (arrow a) to upper edge of assembly hole in wishbone (arrow b).Set dimension (x) according to table .Coil springs may be removed to set wishbone to dimension (x).]
12. Continue with checking brake pressure .

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