A461464 2034181-
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: A461464 2034181-
Customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. Customers may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Before proceeding with any of the following steps, check for any applicab
Models from 2014
Models from 2013
Models from 2012
2012 AUDI A6 |
2012 AUDI A7 |
Technical Service Bulletin 46 Brake noise analysis and handling 46 14 64 2034181/4 January 2, 2014. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-63 dated December 5, 2013 for reasons listed below. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment R8 2014 All Without ceramic brakes A6 2013 051000 - 999999 2.0T A6 2014 All 2.0T A6 2012-2014 All 3.0T & 4.0T A7 2012-2014 All Not Applicable A5/S5 2013 902741 – 999999 Not Applicable A5/S5 2014 All Not Applicable A5/S5 Cabrio 2013 900474 – 999999 Not Applicable A5/S5 Cabrio 2014 All Not Applicable A4/S4 2013 A4/S4 2014 All Not Applicable Allroad 2013 125000 – 999999 2.0T Allroad 2014 All 2.0T Q5 hybrid 2013 010908 - 999999 Hybrid Q5 hybrid 2014 All Hybrid RS 5 2013 902741 - 999999 Without ceramic brakes RS 5 2014 All Without ceramic brakes RS 5 Cabrio 2013 900474 - 999999 Without ceramic brakes RS 5 Cabrio 2014 All Without ceramic brakes TT/TTS 2013 -2014 All Not Applicable © 2014 Audi of America, Inc. A125000 – A999999 N020500 – N999999 Not Applicable Page 1 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Condition REVISION HISTORY Revision Date Purpose 4 - Revised header data (Added model years) 3 12/5/2013 Revised Warranty (Changed codes) 2 8/16/2013 Revised header data (Corrected applicable model code) 1 08/07/2013 Initial publication Customer may report hearing brake noise from front or rear brakes. Customers may describe these noises as a squeal, squeak, grinding, groaning, thumping, or creaking. Technical Background Note: Before proceeding with any of the following steps, check for any applicable TSBs for brake noise. Also refer to the Audi Brake Systems brochure for helpful information. Brake noise can be attributed to many causes. Seven of the most common causes are: 1. Brake discs or brake pads are close to or below their wear limit. 2. Aftermarket pads or discs have been installed. 3. There is debris (such as small stones, grit, road salt, or sand) between brake disc and brake pad. 4. Discs are covered with rust. Rust can form when the vehicle has not been driven for a long period of time (Figure 1). Figure 1. Disc covered with rust. © 2014 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin 5. Discs are grooved (Figure 2). Figure 2. Grooved disc. 6. There is chemical contamination on the braking surface of the brake disc due to wheel or tire cleaner being sprayed directly onto the brake disc (Figure 3 and Figure 4). Figure 3. Discoloration on the brake disc due to chemical contamination from cleaner that was sprayed directly onto the disc. © 2014 Audi of America, Inc. Page 3 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Figure 4. Small spots and discoloration due to chemical contamination from cleaner that was sprayed directly onto the disc. 7. There are “pad marks” on the brake disc as a result of brake pad material transferring to the discs (Figure 5). Pad marks can occur when a vehicle has been parked for long periods of time in a wet or snowy environment. Figure 5. Brake pad material has transferred to the discs. Production Solution Not applicable. © 2014 Audi of America, Inc. Page 4 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Service For vehicles within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, Audi of America is requesting your cooperation in supplying us with technical information regarding brake noise. 1. Check the overall condition of the brakes to determine if the brake noise is caused by one of the causes listed in the Technical Background section of this bulletin. If the noise is not a result of one of these causes, proceed with the following steps. 2. Determine the location of the brake noise (e.g., left front, front axle, rear axle, etc.): • Knowing the location of the noise on the vehicle is critical to properly addressing the concern. • It may be necessary to have an assistant listening from inside or outside of the vehicle to accurately determine the location. 3. Obtain a sound or video recording and fill out questionnaire: • The sound recording can be from a cell phone as long as the noise can be clearly identified. • Recordings submitted by customers are also acceptable. • In order to minimize file size, only sound recordings are necessary. Videos should only be sent if it is critical for understanding the conditions under which the noise occurs. • Fill out as much information as possible in the questionnaire. Some fields are mandatory. 4. Clean the brake pads and discs: 1. With careful consideration of the traffic situation, perform between 2 and 5 ABS stops from speeds above 50 mph. Between each ABS stop, allow the brake components to cool by driving the vehicle for more than one minute at speeds greater than 50 mph. 2. Let vehicle sit for two hours to cool down. 3. Test drive again. If the noise was not eliminated after completion of steps 1 and 2 please contact the Audi Technical Assistance Center (TAC) before replacing any parts. This will assist us in diagnosing any potential issues with the condition noted above. 5. Provide feedback to Audi of America: 1. Fill out the attached questionnaire with as much detail as possible. 2. Email the questionnaire and sound or video recording to: [email protected]. 3. The subject line of the email should contain the VIN of the vehicle you are working on. 4. Include the following information in the body email: • Mileage • TAC access code (if applicable) • Repair order number © 2014 Audi of America, Inc. Page 5 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher. Technical Service Bulletin Warranty Claim Type: Use applicable claim type. If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Service Bulletin is informational only. Service Number: Front - 4617 Damage Code: 0020 Diagnostic Time: Clean brake pads and discs 4617 8099 70 TU Includes: Road tests, submission of audio file and questionnaire 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 #2034181/4 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. Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2034181) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. © 2014 Audi of America, Inc. Page 6 of 6 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Audi of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.