Removing and installing pad wear indicator wire - ceramic brakes — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

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• Make sure the contacts for the pad wear sender are properly seated in the brake pads.
• Disregard items marked (2) and (arrow).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear wheel: observe precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels and tyres.
2. Unclip bracket (3) using a screwdriver (2)(arrow).
3. Move pad wear indicator wire (1) clear.
4. Unplug electrical connector (1) for pad wear sender.
5. Release electrical connector (2) for pad wear sender from bracket (arrow B) and at the same time turn 90° (arrow A).

6. Detach dust cap (3) from bleeder screw and move electrical wiring clear.
7. Detach contacts (4) for pad wear sender using pliers.
8. Insert contacts (5) of pad wear senders into brake pads so that they engage. [Note: Make sure the contacts for the pad wear sender are properly seated in the brake pads.]
9. Secure electrical wire for pad wear sender with dust cap (4) as shown in illustration.
10. Locate electrical connector in installation position and turn in direction of (arrow) until tab (1) engages in hole (2) in bracket.
11. Plug in electrical connector (3).
12. Guide electrical wire (1) for pad wear sender into bracket (3) as shown in illustration.
13. Clip bracket into brake caliper. [Note: Disregard items marked (2) and (arrow).]
14. Fit rear wheel: observe precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels and tyres.

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