A461342 2033674-
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Public Details for: A461342 2033674-
Brakes on vehicles produced before september 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when used with light to moderate force.
- 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 -
Models from 2010
| 2010 AUDI A4 |
| 2010 AUDI A5 |
| 2010 AUDI A5 CABRIOLET |
Models from 2009
| 2009 AUDI A4 |
| 2009 AUDI A5 |
Models from 2008
| 2008 AUDI A5 |
Technical Service Bulletin 46 A4, A5, A5 Cabrio, & A6 squealing from front brakes (PR-1LA) 46 13 42 2033674/1 June 11, 2013. Model(s) Year VIN Range Vehicle-Specific Equipment A4 2009 - 2012 All PR-1LA; 2.0T engine A4 2013 N000001 - N020500 PR-1LA; 2.0T engine A4 2013 A000001 - A125000 PR-1LA; 2.0T engine A5 2008 - 2012 All PR-1LA; 2.0T engine A5 2013 000001 - 025203 PR-1LA; 2.0T engine A5 Cab 2010 - 2012 All PR-1LA; 2.0T engine A5 Cab 2013 000001 - 005663 PR-1LA; 2.0T engine A6 2012 All PR-1LA; 2.0T engine A6 2013 000001 - 051000 PR-1LA; 2.0T engine Condition Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when used with light to moderate force. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 1 of 4 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 Technical Background If any of the below conditions occur, this TSB does not apply. • Foreign bodies between brake disc and brake pad, such as small stones, grit, or sand. • Un-ground or corroded friction materials. • Brake discs or brake pads are close to their wear limit. (Front brake disc wear limit: 28mm. Front brake pads wear limit with backing plate and dampening sheet: 7mm.) • Metallic deposits from disc material in brake pad (Figure1). Figure 1. Metallic deposits. • Deposits in brake pad. Production Solution From September 3, 2013 (calendar week 36/2012), anti-seize lubricant was applied to the caliper carrier guide pins during production. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 2 of 4 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 1. Confirm the customer’s vehicle was produced before September 3, 2012 and has PR-1LA (320x30) front brakes. • If it was produced after this date, this TSB does not apply to the vehicle. • If it does not have PR-1LA (320x30), this TSB does not apply to the vehicle. Tip: Brake pads must be securely glued to the calipers. 2. Remove the front brake caliper with the brake pads still attached and apply a thin coat of anti-seize (G 052560A2) lubricant to the guide pins of the caliper carrier (Figure 2). Only apply this lubricant to the section of the guide pins that will be contacted by the brake pads. See ElsaWeb >> Repair Manual >> Chassis >> 46 Mechanical Components >> Removal and Installation >> Front Brakes, FBC-57 >> Front Brake Pads, FBC57. Figure 2. Caliper carrier guide pins with anti-seize (G 052560A2) lubricant applied where the pads make contact. 3. Road test the vehicle to seat the breaks and to verify that the noise has been eliminated. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 3 of 4 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 There must be an original customer complaint of the specified symptom on the repair order for this Technical Service Bulletin to apply. Adding on this procedure is not permitted. Claim Type: 110 Service Number: 4617 Damage Code: 0020 Labor Operations: 2 Front brake calipers removed and reinstalled 4739 2000 70 TU Clean guide pins and apply anti-seize 4739 9999 10 TU GFF No allowance 0 TU Road test prior to service procedure 0121 0002 10 TU Road test after service procedure 0121 0004 10 TU Diagnostic Time: 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 #2033674/1 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. Required Parts and Tools Part Number Part Description Quantity G 052560A2 Anti-seize lubricant 0.1 Additional Information All parts and service references provided in this TSB are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information. © 2013 Audi of America, Inc. Page 4 of 4 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.