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12th April 2009, 10:14 PM
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Hand Brake Cable and ABS Problems
Just got mine and i got ABS light comes on some time....whats the cure..new pads
Handbrake doesnt work....how do i fix it... Please "Jim fix it for me" 
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13th April 2009, 03:03 AM
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Handbrake - On my old A8, I needed to change the handbrake cable, I think there was also a seized caliper which didn't help. Not to costly, got A8 parts to send the cable and caliper to me next day and a local indie to fit.
ABS - This is most likely a sensor. First of all, you will need to VAG COM the car to find out which sensor is playing up. If I remember correctly, there are four sensors. VAG COM will bring back something such as 'FRONT RIGHT SPEED SENSOR' take the ABS sensor out and clean it, this should do the trick but in my experience it will eventually fail, mine did last another 4/5 months though after a clean (wire wool & water - You may want to use WD40 if the dirt is quite stubborn). I managed to get a new one for free from a bloke that crashed an S8 in my area. They are a doddle to fit. You just need to remove the lining under the arch and unplug the old and fit the new. I wouldn't recommend driving with no ABS, if you have to brake hard. It could be dangerous, best to get it sorted. Hope this helps buddy  EDIT: See here on how to remove/clean dirty ABS sensor.
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13th April 2009, 07:28 AM
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If my memory serves me correctly the handbrake replacement process is quite fiddly. It involves removing the propshaft and other bits to route the 2 new cables.
I'll see if I can find the process when I get Elsawin to work! 
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13th April 2009, 08:42 AM
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It's working!
 Brake System Removing and installing handbrake cables Removing
=> 8-cylinder Engine, Mechanical Components; Repair group 26
 Note:Mark the position at which the propshaft is bolted to the rear differential.
Pay special attention to the following on installation:
=> 8-cylinder Engine, Mechanical Components; Repair group 26
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13th April 2009, 10:46 AM
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They are auto adjust. Only need adjusting on fitting of new cable to ensure they are not on to tight.
New pads mean that brake calliper doesn't have to move as far to engage so a stretched cable will need to have more handbrake leaver movement. If it ain't holding you on a steep hill it's time to replace. Not to expensive. GSF do the cables for about £30.
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light.
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21st April 2009, 07:52 PM
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* ‒ → Loosen the adjusting nut for the handbrake cable using special tool -3343-.
* ‒ Take the handbrake cables off the compensating bar. Any idea what the special tool for this is? I'm assuming it'll be in a decent mechanics standard kit
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21st April 2009, 08:15 PM
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The "special tool" is in fact a 14mm socket on a long extension bar - look back on this thread to conans earlier post and there is a picture of it
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