A461661 2045505-

46 RS7 Pulsation when braking (steel brakes only)
46 16 61 2045505/1 October 18, 2016.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
RS 7
2014 - 2016
All
Steel brakes
RS 7
2017
000001 - 901481
Steel brakes
Condition
Customer states there is a pulsation when braking at any speed.
Technical Background
Not applicable.
Production Solution
Improved brake discs, with optimized tolerance.
Service
1. Replace front brake discs and brake pads according to ELSA instructions:
ELSA>Repair Manual>Chassis>Brake system>46 Brake mechanics>Front
Brakes>Removing and installing brake disc-steel version brakes
(1LA/1LJ/1LF/1LL/1LU/1LM/1LX).
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Tip: If damaged parts
are received from PDC, do
not install them in the
vehicle (Figure 1).
Proceed with the correct
Warranty Parts Claim.
Figure 1: Example of disc brake with impact marks that should
NOT be installed.
2. Brake Embedding:
 Perform 5 to 10 medium pressure brake applications from 55 mph to 25 mph.
 Drive 2 minutes at 40 mph to cool down the brakes.
 Repeat if necessary
Note:
Do NOT perform ABS stops as a way of embedding the brakes. Brake pads and discs may be
permanently damaged if brakes are overheated prior to being properly embedded.
Warranty
Claim Type:
 110 up to 48 Months/50,000 Miles.
 If vehicle is outside any warranty, this Technical Bulletin is informational only.
 If damaged parts are received, proceed with Warranty Parts Claim only.
Service Number:
4650
Damage Code:
0010
Labor Operations:
Front brake disc and pads replace
4650 5652
100 TU
Front wheels removed + reinstalled
4405 2000
20 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Diagnostic Time:
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Road test after service procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
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 #2045505/1
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
4G0615301AH
Brake disc
02
G052150A2
Lithium Grease
0.10
4F0698269B
Set of securing parts
02
N91147601
Bolt hex. M14x1,5x48
04
See ETKA
Brake pad set
01
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2045505) 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
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.
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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
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