Check brake hoses for porosity, bubbles and cracks.
Check brake hoses and lines for chafing.
Check all brake line connections for secure mounting, leaks, or corrosion.
BRAKE PADS: THICKNESS, CHECKING
Front disc brake pads:
Fig. 19: Identifying Thickness Of The Inner Pad
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Before removing, mark the placement of the wheels to each brake disc and reinstall wheels in same
position after checking.
Rear disc brake pads:
WARNING:
Malfunctions found must be rectified (repair measure).
WARNING:
At a pad thickness of 11 mm (including backing plate) the brake pads
have reached their wear limit and must be replaced (repair measure).
Inform the customer.
NOTE:
To check lining thickness, you must remove front wheels.
WARNING:
At a pad thickness of 8 mm (including backing plate) the brake pads have
reached their wear limit and must be replaced (repair measure). Inform the
customer.
2008 Audi A6 Quattro
Maintenance Maintenance Procedures
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