Removing and installing pad wear indicator wire - steel version brakes (1LA / 1LJ) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

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• The pad wear sender must be renewed if the retaining clip (2) is lost.
• Make sure the contact for the pad wear sender is properly seated in the brake pad.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.
2. Unplug electrical connector (2) for brake pad wear indicator.
3. Release electrical connector (1) for pad wear sender from bracket (arrow A) and at the same time turn 90° (arrow B).
4. Open dust cap (3), move clear electrical wiring for pad wear sender and disengage wiring from brake caliper.
5. Pull contact (1) for pad wear sender out of brake pad, paying attention to retaining clip (2). [Note: The pad wear sender must be renewed if the retaining clip (2) is lost.]

6. Insert contact (1) for pad wear sender with retaining clip (2) into 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 (3) and engage at brake caliper, as shown in illustration.
8. Locate electrical connector in correct position and turn in direction of (arrow) until tab (1) engages in slot (2) in bracket.
9. Plug in electrical connector (3).
10. Fit front wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.

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