A461775 2044669-

46 Clicking noise from front brakes
46 17 75 2044669/3 July 24, 2017. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 16-52 dated
September 23, 2016 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
A4, A4
allroad
2016 - 2018
All
Not Applicable
A5, A5
Sportback,
A5
Cabriolet,
and Q5
2017 - 2018
All
Not Applicable
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
3
-
Revised header data (Added models and model year)
2
09/23/2016
Revised Warranty (Updated Claim Type)
1
07/15/2016
Initial Publication
A clicking noise is heard from front brakes when the vehicle is
being driven at low speeds (up to 10 mph) in either direction.
For an example of the sound, see the video located at:
https://audi-external.kzoplatform.com/swf/player/322 (Figure 1).
Figure 1. QR code for viewing the
video with a QR code reader on
phones and tablets. Alternatively, the
video can be accessed through
computer internet browsers at the link
provided in this bulletin.
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Technical Background
The pads may be moving back and forth inside the caliper, which causes the noise.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
Service
Install new brake pads on both sides according to the instructions in the Elsa Repair Manual at: Chassis
>> Brake System >> 46 Mechanical Components >> Front Brakes >> Brake Pads Removing and
Installing, 1LC/1LD/1LE/1LF. Read the following installation information before installing the new pads:
 The brake pistons must be clean. Brake
cleaner can be used to clean the brake
pistons. Ensure that the contact surfaces
are free of dust and grease, and that they
are dry (Figure 2).
 Only remove the protective paper from
the adhesive foil on the brake pad
(Figure 3) immediately before installation,
and do not touch the adhesive surface.
 When installing the brake pads in the
Figure 2. Contact surfaces of brake pistons.
caliper, note that an arrow is printed on
the pads to indicate the correct
installation position in the caliper (Figure
4). The pads should be installed with the
arrow following the forward rotation of the
wheel.
Note:
After installing the pads, keep full brake
pressure for about five seconds to ensure
that the pads are properly bonded to the
pistons.
Figure 3. Protective paper to be removed immediately
before installation.
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Figure 4. Arrow showing correct installation direction.
Warranty
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:
4636
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
2 Brake pads, front remove + reinstall
4636 2050
50 TU
2 Wheels remove + reinstall
4405 2000
20 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 #2044669/3
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
8W0698151T
Set of front brake pads
1
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2044669) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of
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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.
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