Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2024S3 PREMIUMREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)GENERAL INFORMATIONBRAKESMAP - BRAKE SYSTEMSBRAKE SYSTEMSPARKING BRAKE SHOES
2024 Audi S3 Premium
Parking Brake Shoes
2024 Audi S3 PremiumSECTION Parking Brake Shoes
| Condition | Code | Procedure |
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| Contaminated, for example, fluid that leaked from caliper, wheel cylinder, or axle seal | A | Require replacement |
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NOTE:
Identify and repair cause of contamination prior to replacing friction material.
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| Cracked (Cracked through) | B | Require replacement |
| Cracked (Surface cracking) | No service suggested or required. Further inspection may be necessary to determine cause | |
| Flaking or chunking | B | Require replacement |
| Glazed (shiny) | No service suggested or required | |
| Grooves or ridges | No service suggested or required | |
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NOTE:
When reconditioning or replacing drums or rotors, replacement of friction material may be suggested depending on the severity of the grooves or ridges.
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| Out of Adjustment | B | Require adjustment or repair |
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NOTE:
Determine cause and correct prior to adjustment or repair
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| Permanently attached hardware bent | A | Require replacement |
| Permanently attached hardware broken | A | Require replacement |
| Permanently attached hardware loose | A | Require replacement |
| Permanently attached hardware missing | C | Require replacement |
| Permanently attached hardware seized | A | Require repair or replacement |
| Rivets loose | B | Require replacement |
| Separating from backing | B | Require replacement |
| Shoe table or web bent | B | Require replacement |
| Shoe table or web cracked | A | Require replacement |
| Shoe table or web worn, affecting performance | A | Require replacement |
| Tapered wear | Further inspection required | |
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NOTE:
Some vehicles use shoes that are tapered by design. Refer to specific vehicle application. If not normal, require correction of cause and replacement of shoes.
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| Thickness of one shoe is greater than opposite shoe in the same drum (uneven wear) | Replacement of friction material not suggested or required Further inspection required | |
| Worn close to minimum specifications | 1 | Suggest replacement |
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NOTE:
When the part appears to be close to the end of its useful life, replacement may be suggested.
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| Worn to, or below minimum specifications | B | Require replacement |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.