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

🧭 Before you start

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

Don't miss

• Do not damage rubber boot for handbrake cable when removing and installing.
• Where the cables cross, cable (1) must be located underneath cable (2).
• The clip attachment on the retainer must be located between the two positioning rings (4).

🔩 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 underbody panel on rear left and rear right and unclip handbrake cables.
4. Detach underbody panel (left-side) - approx. 8 bolts.
5. Detach inner underbody panel at exhaust pipe.

6. Detach exhaust at rear.
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 line (2) from retainer (3).
9. Unclip handbrake cables (1) from fuel tank (clip) (2).
10. Unclip handbrake cables (3) from retainer (1).
11. Clip on the handbrake cable until it engages. [Note: Where the cables cross, cable (1) must be located underneath cable (2).]
12. Clip cable into retainers provided.
13. The clip attachment on the retainer must be located between the two positioning rings (4).
14. Tightening torque for item (2): 25 Nm — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
15. Secure handbrake cables to underbody and fuel tank. [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. Install centre console extension 68.
21. Adjust handbrake .

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