A461800 2045505-

46 RS7 pulsation when braking (steel brakes only)
46 18 00 2045505/2 November 1, 2018. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 16-61 dated
October 18, 2016 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
RS7
2014 - 2016
All
Steel brakes
RS7
2017
000001 - 901481
Steel brakes
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
2
-
Revised Warranty (Updated Labor Operations)
1
10/18/2016
Initial publication
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 the front brake discs and brake pads according to Elsa at 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
See SRT
Front wheels removed + reinstalled
4405 2000
See SRT
GFF
No allowance
0 TU
Road test prior to service procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Diagnostic Time:
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Road test after service procedure
Claim Comment:
0121 0004
10 TU
As per TSB #2045505/2
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
Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts
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
See ETKA
Fasteners, Bolts, Nuts and Screws as needed per the
Repair Manual
See ETKA/ELSA
Additional Information
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2045505) are subject to change and/or removal.
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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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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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