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Brake System: Specifications Audi A6 C5 facelift

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Brake Line (Front Wheels)11 (15)
Caliper-To-Carrier Bolts (Guide Pins)
FN318 (25)
FNR-G6022 (30)
Carrier-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolts (FN3)
M12x1.5x3596 (130)
M14x1.5x35148 (200)
Carrier-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolts (FNR-G60)
M14x1.5x38148 (200)
Master Cylinder-To-Booster (Self-Locking Nut)36 (49)
Booster-To-Firewall Nut (Torx Bolt)18 (25)
Wheel Lug Bolts90 (120)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FRONT (FN3 & FNR-G60)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Brake Line (Front Wheels)11 (15)
Carrier-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolts140 (190)
Master Cylinder-To-Booster (Self-Locking Nut)36 (49)
Booster-To-Firewall Nut (Torx Bolt)18 (25)
Wheel Lug Bolts90 (120)

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FRONT (HP2)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Brake Line (Front Wheels)11 (15)
Carrier-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolts81 (110)
Damper Bracket Bolts (RS6)(1) 18 (25)
Master Cylinder-To-Booster (Self-Locking Nut)36 (49)
Booster-To-Firewall Nut (Torx Bolt)18 (25)
Wheel Lug Bolts90 (120)
(1) Apply locking fluid when installing.
(1)Apply locking fluid when installing.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FRONT (BREMBO)

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
Brake Line (Front Wheels)11 (15)
Caliper-To-Carrier Bolts (Guide Pins)
C3826 (35)
C4322 (30)
Carrier-To-Wheel Bearing Housing Bolts (C38) (1)70 (95)
Wheel Lug Bolts90 (120)
(1) Note different lengths when removing and installing.
(1)Note different lengths when removing and installing.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS REAR (C38 & C43)

DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS

Application (Production Code) (1)In. (mm)
Front
FN3 W/ 15" Wheels (1LB, 1LE)
Ventilated Disc
Disc Diameter11.34 (288)
Lateral Runout(2)
Original Thickness.984 (25)
Minimum Thickness.906 (23)
Caliper Piston Diameter2.24 (57)
Brake Pads (Minimum Thickness) (3)
Front.28 (7)
Rear.28 (7)
FN3 W/ 16" Wheels (1LT, 1LF)
Ventilated Disc
Disc Diameter12.28 (312)
Lateral Runout(2)
Original Thickness.984 (25)
Minimum Thickness.906 (23)
Caliper Piston Diameter2.24 (57)
Brake Pads (Minimum Thickness) (3)
Front.28 (7)
Rear.28 (7)
FNR-G60 (1LA, 1LG)
Ventilated Disc
Disc Diameter12.63 (321)
Lateral Runout(2)
Original Thickness1.18 (30)
Minimum Thickness1.10 (30)
Caliper Piston Diameter2.36 (60)
Brake Pads (Minimum Thickness) (3)
Front.28 (7)
Rear.28 (7)
HP2 W/ 16" Wheels (1LX, T7Z)
Ventilated Disc
Disc Diameter12.63 (321)
Lateral Runout(2)
Original Thickness1.18 (30)
Minimum Thickness1.10 (28)
Caliper Piston Diameter1.69 (42.8) (4)
Brake Pads (Minimum Thickness) (3)
Front.28 (7)
Rear.28 (7)
Brembo W/ 18" Wheels (1LJ)
Ventilated Disc
Disc Diameter14.37 (365)
Lateral Runout(2)
Original Thickness1.34 (34)
Minimum Thickness1.26 (32)
Caliper Piston Diameter (5)1.10 & 1.26 (28 & 32)
Brake Pads (Minimum Thickness) (3)
Front.28 (7)
Rear.28 (7)
Rear
C38 (1KD)
Non-Vented Disc
Disc Diameter9.65 (245)
Lateral Runout(2)
Original Thickness.394 (10)
Minimum Thickness.315 (8)
Caliper Piston Diameter1.50 (38.1)
Pad Thickness NEW W/Out Backing Plate.472 (12)
Pad Wear Limit W/Out Backing Plate.078 (2)
C43 (1KE)
Non-Vented Disc
Disc Diameter10.03 (255)
Lateral Runout(2)
Original Thickness.394 (10)
Minimum Thickness.315 (8)
Caliper Piston Diameter1.69 (42.8)/1.60 (40.8)
Pad Thickness NEW W/Out Backing Plate.472 (12)
Pad Wear Limit W/Out Backing Plate.078 (2)
C43 (1KE)
Ventilated Disc
Disc Diameter10.59 (269)
Lateral Runout(2)
Original Thickness.866 (22)
Minimum Thickness.787 (20)
Caliper Piston Diameter1.69 (42.8)/1.60 (40.8)
Pad Thickness NEW W/Out Backing Plate.472 (12)
Pad Wear Limit W/Out Backing Plate.078 (2)
C43 (1KZ)
Ventilated Disc
Disc Diameter13.98 (355)
Lateral Runout(2)
Original Thickness.866 (22)
Minimum Thickness.787 (20)
Caliper Piston Diameter(43 & 41)
Pad Thickness NEW W/Out Backing Plate.472 (12)
Pad Wear Limit W/Out Backing Plate.078 (2)
(1) Brake systems are identified by Production Codes e.g. 1LB or 1LJ, to identify brake system fitted to vehicle, see BRAKE SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION under IDENTIFICATION. (2) Information not available from manufacturer. (3) Pad measurement includes backing plate. (4) HP2 calipers are 2 piston design. (5) Brembo calipers are 8 piston design.
(1)Brake systems are identified by Production Codes e.g. 1LB or 1LJ, to identify brake system fitted to vehicle, see BRAKE SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION under IDENTIFICATION.
(2)Information not available from manufacturer.
(3)Pad measurement includes backing plate.
(4)HP2 calipers are 2 piston design.
(5)Brembo calipers are 8 piston design.

DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS