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D2 - Axles, Brakes, Suspension and Steering Brakes, Springs, shocks, steering racks, steering columns, suspension arms, wheel hubs etc. |
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Handbrake Adjustment advice
Hi guys, just returned from the MOT station with a few jobs needed to get it through. Apart from a couple of bulbs, it needs the handbrake adjusted for excessive travel. Is this a straightforward job to do? Have done it on other cars but not on the Audi.
Any advice would be most appreciated to get the S8 back on the road, thanks.
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Check out the PDF 'Service Manual Brake System.pdf' in the D2 Tech Dump section:
http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=9345 Handbrake adjustment starts at section 7.3.
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2001 A8 D2 FL 3.7 Q - LPG Conversion, Engine: AKC, Gearbox:FBB, Colour:LY5X Aqua Blue pearl effect, Interior:WJ light beige/dark beige valcona leather with burr walnut inserts My DIY jobs - Replaced alarm horn, Replaced Coolant Temp sensor, Updated RNS-D firmware, Installed Reversing Camera and Digital TV, Dashcam Installation, Retrofitted Rear Blinds, Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror, Chrome Boot Struts Sold! 2008 S8 D3 5.2 V10 - Engine: BSM, Gearbox:KLW, Colour:LY7F Suzuka Grey Pearl Effect, Interior:Black/Black with Silver/Black valcona leather with carbon atlas inserts, Bang & Olufsen, Heated windscreen, Soft-close doors, TV, DAB, AMI, Quad Zone, Auto Boot, Auto dim Mirrors, Keyless entry, PDC with rearview camera, AFS II Headlights My DIY jobs - Fan Jet Windscreen Washers, Retrofitted Electric Side Blinds |
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Thats a pretty brutal failure considering that's just how they are. To get to the handbrake adjustment you have to remove the exhaust, propshaft and heat shields. Its several hours work even for me.
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Excellent, thanks for your help.
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Ah ok, maybe I'm best leaving it to the garage and getting a fixed labour price.
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They've quoted £480 to fit a new starter motor and adjust the handbrake to pass the MOT. Seemed excessive but maybe its not if the handbrake is a pig of a job?
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If that includes the starter motor then thats a decent price actually. The starter is an arse of a job too.
Which FE do you have btw? |
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