Removing and installing pad wear indicator wire - steel version brakes — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• Make sure the contact for the pad wear sender is properly seated in the brake pad.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove relevant rear wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.
2. Unplug electrical connector (1) for pad wear sender.
3. Release electrical connector (2) for pad wear sender from bracket (arrow B) and at the same time turn 90° (arrow A).
4. Detach dust cap (3) from bleeder screw and move electrical wiring clear.
5. Detach contact (4) for pad wear sender using pliers.

6. Insert new contact (1) for pad wear sender into inner brake pad so that it engages. [Note: Make sure the contact for the pad wear sender is properly seated in the brake pad.]
7. Secure electrical wire for pad wear sender with dust cap (2) as shown in illustration.
8. Locate electrical connector (3) in installation position and turn in direction of (arrow) until tab (4) engages in hole (5) in bracket.
9. Fit electrical connector (6).
10. Fit rear wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.

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