2066580/1

Technical product information
Odour emanating from the front wheel arches/front wheels - Odour is also evident within the cabin
Russische Föderation (5RU),Australia E04 Bentley rest Asia and Australia (6E04),China 796 VW Import Comp. Ltd (Vico), Beijing
(6796),Germany E02 Bentley rest Europe (6E02),Japan E03 Bentley Japan (6E03),Korea, (South) E08 Bentley South Korea
(6E08),United Arab Emirates E06 Bentley Middle East and Africa (6E06),United Kingdom E01 Bentley UK (6E01),United States
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Bentley
Topic
Market
area
Brand
Transaction
2066580/1
No.
Level
EH
Status
Approval
Release
date
New customer code
Object of complaint
Complaint type
Position
running gear -> brake system
soiling
running gear -> brakes, brake control component / consumables
Vehicle data
New Continental GT/GTC, New Flying Spur and Bentayga
Sales types
Type MY Brand Designation Engine code Gearbox code Final drive code
3S3*
3S3*
3S3*
3S3*
3S3*
3S4*
3S4*
3S4*
3S4*
4V1*
4V1*
4V1*
4V1*
4V1*
4V1*
ZG2*
ZG2*
ZG2*
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2019
2020
2021
2022
2019
2020
2021
2022
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2020
2021
2022
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E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
Equipment combinations
PR numbers
with 2EG
or with 2EM
Documents
Document name
master.xml
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Technical product information
Odour emanating from the front wheel arches/front wheels - Odour is also evident within the cabin
Transaction No.: 2066580/1
Customer statement / workshop findings
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Undesirable odour emanating from the front wheel arches, the issue occurs after the vehicle has reached normal operating temperature
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The odour can also be evident within the cabin
Technical background
HINT: The issue described is mainly evident on low mileage/low use vehicles with iron brakes
In the event the symptoms are as described, please conduct the instructions within the Measure section of this TPI
Production change
Under investigation
Measure
1) Conduct a road test to confirm the issue described is evident
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Once confirmed, conduct the onward steps to completion
2) Carry out a full visual inspection of the complete braking system to confirm the braking system is to specification
NOTE: Pay attention to the following:
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Front calliper assembly/brake pad wax contamination
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Fluid leaks
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Signs of assembly wax contamination/fluid leaks onto the front wheel hubs and brake assemblies
3) Referring to Rep.Gr 46 - Remove the left and right front brake pads
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Inspect the left and right front brake calliper pistons, checking for any excessive assembly wax which may be applied between the calliper
and brake pad surfaces (Figures 1 and 2)
Figure 1
Figure 2
4) Using a suitable brake cleaner - Remove the assembly wax from the left and right hand calliper and Calliper pistons
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Using a suitable brake cleaner - Remove the assembly wax from the rear of the front brake pads IMPORTANT: DO NOT APPLY THE
BRAKE CLEANER DIRECTLY TO THE FRICTION SURFACES OF THE BRAKE PADS
CAUTION: In the event the friction surfaces of the brake pad are contaminated the operative MUST raise a DISS query
(ensure good quality resolution photographs are attached) and wait feedback before conducting any further work
5) Referring to Rep.Gr 46 - Refit the left and right front brake pads
6) Conduct a second road test to confirm the odour is no longer evident
Warranty accounting instructions
Warranty type
110 or 910
Damage Service Number 46 36
Damage Code
00 49
Time to remove and refit the front brake pads
New Continental GT/GTC and New Flying Spur
Labour
Labour Operation Code 46 36 20 00
Time
50 TU
Time to remove and refit the front brake pads
Bentayga
Labour
Labour Operation Code 46 36 20 50
Time
40 TU
Time to remove and refit the front brake pads
Labour Operation Code 44 05 20 00
Time
10 TU
Road test (x2) all models
Labour
Labour Operation Code 01 21 00 00
Time
50 TU
Parts information
Not applicable