Exploded view - rear brake — AUDI
Exploded view - rear brake 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 - rear brake
Note
Install all parts supplied in repair kit.
1
Self-locking bolt
12 Nm
2
Actuator motor for electronic parking brake and handbrake
Chapter
“
Removing and installing
control unit for electromechanical parking brake
J540
”
Chapter
“
Removing and installing parking brake motor
V282
/
V283
”
3
Seal
Always renew
4
Self-locking bolt
35 Nm
Always renew
Counter-hold guide pin when loosening and tightening
5
Spacer bracket
6
Brake hose
Connection to brake caliper, 20 Nm
Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake pads
Make sure that the locking lugs are fitted properly in the bracket
Do not twist hose when installing
7
Brake caliper housing
Do not disconnect brake hose when changing brake pads
Servicing brake calipers
The brake carrier can be mounted together with the brake caliper
Chapter
“
Removing and installing brake caliper
”
Chapter
“
Renewing brake caliper
”
8
Brake carrier with guide pins and protective caps
Replacement carriers are supplied assembled and with sufficient grease on guide pins
If protective caps or guide pins are damaged, renew using repair kit. Use grease sachet supplied to lubricate guide pins.
The brake carrier can be mounted together with the brake caliper
Detaching and attaching
Chapter
9
Brake pads
Always renew on both sides of axle
Chapter
“
Removing and installing brake pads
”
Checking pad thickness
Maintenance
Booklet
8K
The brake carrier can be mounted together with the brake caliper
Note
The brake pads must be seated between the two retaining lugs on the pad retainer to help maintain the required clearance between pads and disc
10
Pad retainer
Always renew when changing pads
Note
The brake pads must be seated between the two retaining lugs on the pad retainer to help maintain the required clearance between pads and disc
11
Wheel bolts
Install wheels
Running gear, axles, steering
Rep. gr.
44
Wheels, tyres; Tightening torque for wheel bolts
.
12
Bolt
5 Nm
13
Brake disc
Wear limit
Chapter
Always renew on both sides of axle
Chapter
“
Removing and installing brake disc
”
Chapter
“
Renewing brake disc
”
14
Hexagon bolts
10 Nm
15
Splash plate for brakes
Chapter
“
Removing and installing splash plate
”
16
Bolt
100 Nm + 90°
Renew
17
Bolts
100 Nm + 90°
Renew
Note
Tighten bleeder screw to 13 Nm.
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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.