46147320276367

Technical Service Bulletin
46 S4 and S5 squealing from front brakes (PR-1LJ)
46 14 73 2027636/7 March 12, 2014. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 46 number 13-41 dated June
11, 2013 for reasons listed below.
Model(s)
Year
VIN Range
Vehicle-Specific Equipment
S4
2010 - 2011
All
PR-1LJ
S4
2012
000001 - 007700
PR-1LJ
S5, S5 Cabriolet
2008 - 2010
All
PR-1LJ
S5 Cabriolet
2011
000001 - 022798
PR-1LJ
S5
2011
000001 - 091006
PR-1LJ
Condition
REVISION HISTORY
Revision
Date
Purpose
7
-
Revised header data (Updated engine codes)
Revised Technical Background (Updated pad wear limit)
6
6/13/2013
Revised Service (Added screenshots and text)
Revised Production Solution (Added information)
Revised header data (Added production date)
5
3/13/2013
Revised Service (Added screenshots and text)
4
6/5/2012
Revised Service (Added screenshots and text)
3
2/14/2012
Revised header data (Added production date)
2
1/18/2012
Revised header data
Revised Condition (Added production date)
Revised Service (Added information to Step 1)
1
11/16/2011
Original publication
Brakes on vehicles produced before September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), squeak or squeal when used
with light to moderate force.
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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: 10 mm.)
• Metallic deposits from disc material in brake pad (Figure 1).
Figure 1. Metallic deposits.
• Deposits in brake pad.
Production Solution
• From June 20, 2011 (calendar week 25/2011), brake discs, brake carriers, and brake pads with noise
insulation installed in production.
• From September 3, 2012 (calendar week 36 of 2012), anti-seize lubricant applied to the guide pins during
production.
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Service
Perform repairs based on following:
A) If the vehicle was built before June 20, 2011, with PR-1LJ (29.5MM discs) (Figure 2), and it has not previously
received any repairs listed in this TSB, perform steps 1 – 4 below.
Figure 2.ETKA screen shot for vehicles built up to June 20, 2011 with PR-1LJ and 29.5mm front discs.
B) If the vehicle was built before June 20, 2011, and it received repairs with version 1, 2, 3, or 4 of this TSB
(2027636) and now has PR-1ZT (30MM discs) (Figure 3), only perform steps 2 and 4.
Figure 3. ETKA screen shot for vehicles that had steps 1 - 4 of this TSB performed previously.
C) If the vehicle was built after June 20, 2011, but before September 3, 2012, with PR-1LJ (30MM discs) (Figure
4), perform steps 2 and 4.
Figure 4. ETKA screen shot for vehicles built after June 20, 2011 with PR-1LJ and 30mm front discs.
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1. Install parts kit with part number 8K0698998. The kit includes the following components:
• 1 set of brake pads with wear indicator for disc brakes
• 2 front brake discs
• 2 brake carriers
• 4 hexagonal collar bolts
• 2 hexagonal countersunk screws
Refer to the ElsaWeb Repair Manual for front brake pad instructions.
Tip: Brake pads must be securely glued to the calipers.
2. Apply a thin coat of anti-seize (G 052560A2) lubricant to the guide pins
of the caliper carrier prior to installing the brake pads (Figure 5). Only
apply this lubricant to the section of the guide pins that will be contacted
by the brake pads.
Figure 5. Caliper carrier guide pins
with anti-seize (G 052560A2)
lubricant applied where the pads
make contact.
3. Follow all instructions in the attached TSB, 2011732 00 Software Management (SVM), operating instructions,
to update the vehicles front brake PR code data using the SVM action code listed in the table below. Use Audi
Flashing >> Software Version Management (SVM) >> SVM – Direct input: SVM code for vehicle conversion.
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Models
S4 / S5 / S5 Cabrio
Old front
New front
brake PR code
brake PR code
SVM Action
Code
PR-1LJ (29.5MM)
PR-1ZT (30MM)
03A004
Tip: The change is necessary to ensure correct parts are installed during future brake service.
4. Road test the vehicle to seat the breaks and to verify that the noise has been eliminated.
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Warranty
There must be an original customer complaint of the specified symptom on the repair order for this Technical
Service Bulletin to apply. Adding this procedure on is not permitted.
Claim Type:
110
Service Number:
4617
Damage Code:
0020
Labor Operations:
Scenario A (Steps 1 - 4)
2 Wheels remove and
reinstall
4405 2000
20 TU
2 Brake pads, front
remove and reinstall
4636 2050
50 TU
2 Front brake disc remove 4650 2050
and reinstall
40 TU
SVM update
0150 0000
Time stated on diagnostic
protocol (Max 30 TU)
Road test prior to service
procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
Road test after service
procedure
0121 0004
10 TU
Scenario B or C (Steps 2 and 4 only)
2 Front brake calipers
removed and reinstalled
4739 2000
70 TU
Clean guide pins and
apply anti-seize
4739 9999
10 TU
Road test prior to service
procedure
0121 0002
10 TU
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:
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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
Note:
In the event of a parts request, all parts included in the repair should be sent to the WPRC.
Part Number
Part Description
Quantity
G 052560A2
Anti-seize lubricant
0.10
8K0698998
S4/S5 Parts Kit (parts listed below are included in the kit)
1
• Set of brake pads with wear indicator (1 set)
• Front brake discs (x2)
• Brake carriers (x2)
Included in kit
• Hex. collar bolts (x4)
• Hexagonal countersunk screws (x2)
Additional Information
The following Technical Service Bulletin(s) will be necessary to complete this procedure:
• TSB 2011732: 00 Software Management (SVM), operating instructions.
All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2027636) are subject to change and/or removal. Always
check with your Parts Department and service manuals for the latest information.
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