Vehicle braking system Audi 80 B3

Possible malfunctions of the brake system

General information about the braking system
The hydraulic brake system consists of a master cylinder, a hydraulic booster, and disc brakes for the front and rear wheels or drum brakes for the rear...

Removal and installation brake pads for front disc brakes Teves
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, raise the front of the car, remove the wheels. Note: If the same pads are to be installed, they must be marked. Reversing the...

Removal and installation front disc brake pads Girling
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, lift the front of the car, remove the wheels. Caution: If the same pads are to be installed, they must be marked. Switching the...

Removal and installation brake pads for rear disc brakes Teves
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts. Raise the rear of the vehicle. Remove the wheels. Important: If you plan to use old pads again, they should be marked when...

Removal and installation rear disc brake pads Girling
Note: From 1.88 (No. 89JA221810 or No.89JA225957) a brake caliper with a piston diameter of 38 mm is used (before 36 mm). The distinguishing feature is the...

Basic rear brake adjustment
A basic adjustment should be made after each brake pad replacement. Raise the car. Release the handbrake. Examination Press the handbrake cable lever all the...

Eliminating brake squeaks
Remove the brake pads. Clean the pads and caliper with compressed air or a rag and alcohol. Warning: Do not inhale dust! Cover with a thin layer of anti-squeak...

Checking the thickness of the brake disc
Note: Cars with engines with a power of 82+125 kW (112+170 hp) are equipped with brake discs with internal blowing. Other models have conventional brake discs....

Rear drum brakes
1 - wheel brake cylinder 2 - spring Disconnect with special pliers 3 - wedge To remove and install the drum, press it all the way up through the threaded hole...

Removal and installation the brake disc/brake caliper
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, lift the car, remove the wheels. Unscrew the 2 bolts -arrows on the right- of the caliper mount and remove the caliper from the...

Removal and installation the brake drum
Removal Loosen the wheel bolts, lift the car, remove the wheels. Fully release the brakes. To do this, push the wedge up through the hole in the brake drum...

Removal and installation brake pads
Removal Remove the brake drum. Press the spring plate with pliers and turn it 90° (¼ turn). While pressing, hold the pin on the brake shield from behind....

Removal and installation of working brake cylinders
Removal Remove the brake pads. Loosen the brake pipe union nut without unscrewing it. Unscrew the 2 bolts securing the working brake cylinder behind the...

Bleeding the brake system
After each brake repair, during which the system was opened, there may be air in the pipes. Then the air should be removed from the brake system. The presence...

Replacing brake pipes/hoses
The brake system, which connects the wheels to the master cylinder, uses tubes along with high-pressure hoses Note: For cars with ABS, ready-made original...

Checking the power steering
The operation of the power steering is checked by increasing the force on the pedal to achieve the required braking effect. Press the brake pedal at least 5...

Checking and adjusting the brake force regulator
The brake force regulator controls the rear brake pressure depending on the vehicle load. This ensures correct distribution of braking force. The brake...

Handbrake
1 - handle 2 - button 3 - spring 4 - handbrake lever 5 - lid 6 - finger 7 - push rod 8 - latch 9 - segment of the retainer 10 - finger To replace the latch,...

Adjusting the handbrake
Cars with disc brakes. Due to the automatic setting of the rear brakes, handbrake adjustment is usually not required. It is only required after replacing the...

Removal and installation/checking the brake light switch
The brake light switch is located in the pedal block with the brake pedal. Examination Check fuse #3 in the relay box. Remove the lower trim in the left...

ABS device
Some AUDI 80/90 models are equipped with an electronic anti-lock braking system (ABS) from BOSCH. Additional installation of the ABS system is not possible....

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