Audi 80 Quiz
Brake System

Adjusting Rear Wheel Disc Brakes

In this manual: Brake System
Technical Description — 39Engines — 41Exhaust System — 13Cooling System — 28Fuel tank and fuel pump — 12Air Filter and Intake Ducts — 13Mono-Motronic Injection System — 18Digifant Injection System — 19KE-III-Jetronic Injection System — 35MPI and MPFI Injection Systems — 32Clutch — 11Transmission and Driveline — 21Suspension and Steering — 33Brake System — 41Anti-lock brake system — 8Wheels and Tires — 13Body Electrical System — 35Ignition System — 24Lighting — 14Signaling Devices — 7Instruments and Auxiliary Equipment — 54Heating and Ventilation — 7Body Components — 18Troubleshooting — 6Specifications — 13
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PROCEDURE

Raise the vehicle at the rear on both sides and secure it. Remove the wheels.

Release the parking brake.

Make sure the parking brake cables are not under preload.

To check, push the parking brake lever on the brake caliper alternately to the right and left until it stops.

If the brake caliper lever on the other wheel also moves, the parking brake cables are adjusted too tight. In this case, loosen the central parking brake adjusting nut until both levers reach their stops exactly.

Lower the vehicle onto its wheels.

With the engine off, press the brake pedal with moderate force approximately 40 times.

Raise the vehicle again.

Check that the wheels turn freely.

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