Adjusting the brake shoes for the handbrake and the rear handbrake cables, LT 46 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 2DA, 2DB, 2DC, 2DD, 2DE, 2DF, 2DG, 2DH, 2DK, 2DL, 2DM

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise vehicle. Special information; General no. 11
2. Remove rear wheels.
3. Release handbrake.
4. Unscrew bolt (1) and turn eccentric in direction of arrow as far as the stop.
5. Unscrew bolts (arrows) from the bracket and push the bracket forwards.

6. Turn the brake disc so the setting pinion for the brake shoes can be seen through the hole in the brake disc.
7. Use a screwdriver to turn the setting pinion until the brake disc is fixed.
8. Turn back the setting pinion by 3 teeth.
9. Adjust the front handbrake cable .
10. Fit the wheels.
11. Pull handbrake lever on four notches.
12. Clamp the eccentric with 15 Nm in direction of arrow and tighten bolt (1). — 15 Nm (11 lb-ft)
13. Release the handbrake lever.
14. Check that both wheels turn freely.

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