Brake system — Removing and installing handbrake cables - four-wheel drive vehicles — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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• Do not damage rubber boot for handbrake cable when removing and installing.
• Clip attachment on retainer (4) must always face outside of vehicle.

🔩 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. Remove centre console extension 68.
2. Remove wheels.
3. Detach exhaust at rear.
4. Remove heat shield at rear of fuel tank.
5. Remove rear tunnel heat shield (below propshaft).

6. Remove rear tunnel heat shield (above propshaft).
7. Pull out retaining clip (1) and unhook handbrake cables at brake caliper. [Note: Do not damage rubber boot for handbrake cable when removing and installing.]
8. Unclip brake cable (1) from retainer (3).
9. Unclip brake cable (3) from retainer (2).
10. Unclip brake cables (1) from retainers (2) and (4).
11. Clip on the handbrake cable (1) until it engages.
12. The clip attachment on the retainer must be located between the two positioning rings (5). [Note: Clip attachment on retainer (4) must always face outside of vehicle.]
13. Tightening torque for item 3: 1.5 Nm — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
14. Engage cable at exhaust mount.
15. Attach handbrake cables to underbody and tank and insert them into lever at brake caliper. [Note: Do not damage rubber boot for handbrake cable when removing and installing.]
16. Hook handbrake cable into brake caliper and insert retaining clip (1).
17. Positioning rings (1) on cable should be inside clips on retainer.
18. Tightening torque for item (2): 25 Nm — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
19. Install heat shields.
20. Adjust handbrake .
21. Install centre console extension 68.

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