Exploded view - front brake, steel version brakes (1LA / 1LJ) — AUDI
Exploded view - front brake, steel version brakes (1LA / 1LJ) on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Exploded view - front brake, steel version brakes (1LA / 1LJ)
Splash plate for brakes
Chapter
“
Removing and installing splash plate
”
Hub carrier
Bracket
For brake hose and electrical wiring
Bolt
9 Nm
Bolt
With washer
2x
Always renew if removed
196 Nm
Brake hose
Ensure correct routing: the brake hose must not be kinked, crushed or twisted or chafe against parts of the vehicle at any point
Renew if damaged
Ensure that lugs are properly seated in grooves in bracket
Tightening torque, brake hose to brake caliper: 20 Nm
Bracket
For brake hose
Retaining spring
Renew if damaged
Brake line
Tightening torque, brake line to brake hose: 16 Nm
Rivet
2x
Bolt
2x
30 Nm
Dust cap
Brake pad wear sender
Front left brake pad wear sender
G34
,
front right brake pad wear sender
G35
For inner brake pad
Renew if damaged
Chapter
“
Removing and installing pad wear indicator wire - steel version brakes (1LA / 1LJ)
”
Bleeder screw
Chapter
“
Bleeding hydraulic system (normal bleeding procedure)
”
13 Nm
Brake caliper
For correct version refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Do not loosen bolts on brake caliper
Fig.
Chapter
“
Removing and installing brake caliper
”
Chapter
“
Renewing brake caliper
”
Servicing
Chapter
Note
Depending on the model, two vibration dampers are fitted on each front brake caliper.
Chapter
“
Vibration dampers on brake caliper
”
Damper spring
Make sure that damper spring is seated correctly
Tab of damper spring engages in brake caliper
Brake pads
For correct version refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Inner brake pad with pad wear sender
Check pad thickness; wear limit
Maintenance
Booklet
411
Always renew on both sides of one axle
Chapter
“
Removing and installing brake pads
”
Brake disc
For correct version refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
Wear limit
Chapter
Always renew on both sides of one axle
Chapter
“
Removing and installing brake disc
”
Do not force brake disc off wheel hub. Use rust remover if necessary to avoid damaging brake disc
Bolt
10 Nm
Brake carrier
Do not unfasten retaining pins
Fig.
Removing and installing brake caliper with brake carrier
Chapter
Bolt
4x
10 Nm
Do not loosen bolts on brake caliper.
Caution
Risk of malfunction
DO NOT slacken off bolts
arrows
on brake caliper.
Do not unfasten retaining pins on brake carrier.
Caution
Risk of malfunction
DO NOT unfasten retaining pins
arrows
on brake carrier.
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