A461653202763615

Audi
Technical Service Bulletin
46 54 and 55 squealing from front brakes (PR-1 LJ)
46 16 53 2027636/15 September 23, 2016. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 16-44 dated
July 12, 2016 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
S4, S5, S5 Cabriolet
2010- 2013
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
15
-
Revised Warranty (Updated Claim Type)
Revised Production Solution (Updated for clarity)
14
13
7/15/2016
Revised Service (Updated embedding procedure)
4/12/2016
Revised part number (Included new rotor option)
Customer may complain about brake squeak or squeal with light to moderate pedal pressure.
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Technical Background
If any of the following conditions exist, this TSB does not apply.
•
Front brake discs or brake pads are close to
their wear limit (disc wear limit: 28 mm and
pads wear limit with backing plate and
dampening plate: 1O mm).
•
Foreign objects between brake disc and
brake pad, such as small stones, grit, rust
build-up, or sand.
•
Un-ground or corroded friction materials.
•
Metallic deposits from disc material in brake
pad (Figure 1).
Figure
1. Metallic deposits.
Production Solution
Improved rotors and anti-seize lubricant introduced in production.
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Service
1.
Use ETKA to verify the vehicle build date and the front brake PR code.
2.
Use this data to determine which scenario applies to the vehicle to perform the correct repair. Only
one scenario can be applied to the vehicle.
Scenario A:
Cars built before June 20, 2011 with PR-1 LJ
Scenario B:
•
Cars built before June 20, 2011 with PR-1ZT
•
Cars built on or after June 20, 2011 but before December 6, 2013 with PR-1 LJ
Scenario A
1.
Install the parts listed in the Required Parts and Tools table according to Elsa.
2.
Apply a thin coat of anti-seize (G 052560A2)
lubricant to the guide pins of the front caliper
carriers prior to installing the brake pads (Figure
2).
A46-1 021g,
1
Figure 2. Caliper carrier guide pins with antiseize (G 052560A2) lubricant applied where the
pads make contact.
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3.
Follow all instructions in TSB 2011732: 00 Software Management (SVM), operating instructions, to
update the vehicles front brake PR code data using the SVM action code listed in the table below.
Use Audi Flashing » Software Version Management (SVM) » SVM - Direct input: SVM code for
vehicle conversion.
Models
Old front brake PR code
New front brake PR code
S4 / S5 I S5
Cabriolet
PR-1 LJ
PR-1ZT
(345x29.5MM front discs)
(345x30MM front discs)
SVM Action Code
03A004
[I] Tip: The change is necessary to ensure correct parts are installed during future brake service. This SVM
code should only be performed for repairs listed in Scenario A. PR-1ZT indicates that Scenario A repairs were
previously performed
Scenario B:
1.
Check the part number on the front discs. If part
number is not 4806153018, install 4806153018
or 480615301 Q front discs, or any supersession
available in ETKA. (Figure 3).
4 GO 61 5 30 1 G
Figure 3. Front brake disc part number location.
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2.
Apply a thin coat of anti-seize (G 052560A2)
lubricant to the guide pins of the caliper carrier
(Figure 4).
A46-10219
Figure 4. Caliper carrier guide pins with antiseize (G 052560A2) lubricant applied where the
pads make contact.
Brake embedding
1.
Perform 10 stops from approximately 35 mph to 10 mph with medium pedal pressure.
2.
Drive for approximately 2 minutes at approximately 40 mph without braking to allow the brakes to
cool down.
3.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 if necessary.
0
Note: Do not perform ABS stops as a way of embedding the brakes. Brake pads and discs may
be permanently damaged.
If the vehicle still exhibits brake noise after all the repairs stated above have been accurately performed:
•
Obtain a sound recording, create a TAC ticket, and attach the sound recording.
•
Do not open a TAC ticket without a sound recording.
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Warranty
There must be an original customer complaint of the specified symptom on the repair order for this Technical
. to aooIv.
I Add"mg t h.Is proce d ure on Is not permItte
. d.
S ervIce B uII etin
Claim Type:
•
•
110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles .
If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational
only.
Service Number:
4617
Damage Code:
0020
Labor Operations:
Scenario A
2 Wheels remove and
reinstall
4405 2000
20TU
2 Brake pads, front
remove and reinstall
4636 2050
50TU
2 Front brake disc remove 4650 2050
and reinstall
40TU
Includes replacing 2
caliper carriers, cleaning
guide pins and applying
G 052560A2
Includes front brake
caliper loosened and
fastened
0150 0000
SVM update
Time stated on diagnostic
protocol
(Max 30 TU)
Scenario B: without discs
2 Wheels remove and
reinstall
4405 2000
20TU
Front brake calipers
separated from caliper
4739 2099
40TU
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carriers to clean guide
pins and apply
G 052560A2
Scenario B: with discs
2 Wheels remove and
reinstall
4405 2000
20TU
2 Front brake disc remove 4650 2050
and reinstall
40TU
Includes front brake
caliper loosened and
fastened
Diagnostic Time:
Front brake calipers
separated from caliper
carriers to clean guide
pins and apply
G 052560A2
4739 2099
40TU
Road test prior to service
procedure
0121 0002
10TU
Road test after service
procedure
0121 0004
10TU
Technical diagnosis at dealer's discretion
(Refer to Section 2.2.1.2 and Audi Warranty Online for DADP allowance details)
Claim Comment:
As per TSB #2027636/15
All warranty claims submitted for payment must be in accordance with the Audi Warranty Policies and Procedures
Manual. Claims are subject to review or audit by Audi Warranty.
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Required Parts and Tools
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
G 052560A2
Anti-seize lubricant
0.10
480615301 G or
Front brake discs
4G0615301Q
2
8R0698151
Set of brake pads with wear indicator (1 set)
1
8T0615125A
Caliper carrier
2
N 91147601
Bolt, hex.hd. with shoul. (combi) M14X1 ,SX48
4
N 10648301
Hex socket countersunk bolt M6X16
2
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin(s) will be necessary to complete this procedure:
•
TSB 2011732: 00 Software Management (SVM), operating instructions
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2027636) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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