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D2 (1994-2002)

Adjusting the parking brake (Audi A8 D2)

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The rear brakes are automatically adjusted, so no adjustment is required during operation. Adjustment is only necessary after replacing the parking brake cables, calipers, brake pads or brake discs.

Check the service brake system for any brake fluid leaks and for proper operation.

Parking brake must be adjusted after removing the center console and parking brake trim.

Parking brake must be adjusted after removing the center console and parking brake trim.


Fig. 15–36. Checking the parking brake cable adjustment by pressing the cable lever with a screwdriver blade


Fig. 15–36. Checking the parking brake cable adjustment by pressing the cable lever with a…


Fig. 15–37. Parking brake cable lever stop location


Checking the adjustment of the parking brake cable consists of alternately pressing the parking brake cable lever with a screwdriver blade from one stop (Fig. 15–36) to the other (Fig. 15–37).



If during the test the cable lever of the opposite caliper moves away from the stop, the cable is too tight and needs to be adjusted.

Press the brake pedal all the way down several times.

Let go parking brake lever.

Let go parking brake lever.


Fig. 15–34. Unscrewing the adjusting nut of the compensator mount and positioning the springs that secure the parking brake cable casings


Using special key 3343, loosen the adjusting nut securing the compensator to the parking brake lever rod until both parking brake cable levers touch the stop on the caliper (see Fig. 15–34). Then tighten the adjusting nut until both cable levers begin to move. This work must be performed by two people.

Move parking brake lever three clicks.

Turn the adjusting nut securing the compensator to the parking brake lever rod until one lever on one caliper is lifted off the stop (see Fig. 15–37).

Recheck the parking brake cable adjustment.

[The text is based on materials from the website: AUDImanual.ru]
The article was checked by auto expert Nikita Rudakov
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