{"product_id":"7l0-698-545-a-genuine-vw-audi-parking-brake-hardware-kit","title":"Parking Brake Hardware Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFactory hardware for the rear parking-brake shoes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e7L0-698-545-A is a Genuine VW\/Audi parking-brake hardware kit for the original drum-in-hat parking brake used on the Q7 and Touareg applications below. The parking-brake shoes sit inside the rear rotor hat; their return springs and hold-down hardware perform a different job from the rear disc-brake pad fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis kit renews the small retaining components that locate the shoes against the backing plates and pull them back after the parking brake releases. Correct spring placement and secure pin engagement help the shoes remain in position with the specified running clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details and contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory part number: 7L0-698-545-A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour shoe-retaining pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour tension\/return springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour pressure\/hold-down springs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne hardware kit contains the pictured components for both rear parking-brake assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew and unused Genuine VW\/Audi inventory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit contains parking-brake shoe hardware. Shoes, rotors, backing plates, adjusters, cables, expanders and caliper pad fittings are separate parts. Match the original spring and pin arrangement before installation. No unverified spring rate, material grade, coating specification or packaged shipping dimensions are claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon reasons to replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorroded, broken or distorted return springs found during rear rotor or parking-brake service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold-down springs that have lost their shape or no longer lock securely onto the retaining pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamaged or missing pins following removal of a seized rear rotor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncomplete or mismatched hardware left from an earlier shoe replacement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eDragging, rattling or poor parking-brake holding can have several causes. Inspect the shoe linings, rotor parking-brake surface, backing-plate pin seats, adjusters, cables and operating mechanism. New springs cannot correct worn shoes, damaged backing plates or a seized cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle fitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the table with the vehicle’s VIN and original brake hardware. The model and engine alone do not identify every brake configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel years\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication restrictions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi Q7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6L V6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4L sport utility, quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal rear drum-in-hat parking-brake shoe hardware specifying 7L0-698-545-A. Match VIN, brake equipment and original hardware. Excludes later Touareg 7P and Q7 4M.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi Q7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2L V8 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4L sport utility, quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal rear drum-in-hat parking-brake shoe hardware specifying 7L0-698-545-A. Match VIN, brake equipment and original hardware. Excludes later Touareg 7P and Q7 4M.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi Q7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009–2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L V6 TDI diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4L sport utility, quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal rear drum-in-hat parking-brake shoe hardware specifying 7L0-698-545-A. Match VIN, brake equipment and original hardware. Excludes later Touareg 7P and Q7 4M.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi Q7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2011–2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L V6 supercharged gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4L sport utility, quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal rear drum-in-hat parking-brake shoe hardware specifying 7L0-698-545-A. Match VIN, brake equipment and original hardware. Excludes later Touareg 7P and Q7 4M.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Touareg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2004–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2L VR6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7L sport utility, 4Motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal rear drum-in-hat parking-brake shoe hardware specifying 7L0-698-545-A. Match VIN, brake equipment and original hardware. Excludes later Touareg 7P and Q7 4M.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Touareg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2007–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6L VR6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7L sport utility, 4Motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal rear drum-in-hat parking-brake shoe hardware specifying 7L0-698-545-A. Match VIN, brake equipment and original hardware. Excludes later Touareg 7P and Q7 4M.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Touareg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2004–2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2L V8 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7L sport utility, 4Motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal rear drum-in-hat parking-brake shoe hardware specifying 7L0-698-545-A. Match VIN, brake equipment and original hardware. Excludes later Touareg 7P and Q7 4M.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Touareg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2004\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0L V10 TDI diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7L sport utility, 4Motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal rear drum-in-hat parking-brake shoe hardware specifying 7L0-698-545-A. Match VIN, brake equipment and original hardware. Excludes later Touareg 7P and Q7 4M.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Touareg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2006–2008\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.0L V10 TDI diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7L sport utility, 4Motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal rear drum-in-hat parking-brake shoe hardware specifying 7L0-698-545-A. Match VIN, brake equipment and original hardware. Excludes later Touareg 7P and Q7 4M.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Touareg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009–2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L V6 TDI diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7L sport utility, 4Motion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal rear drum-in-hat parking-brake shoe hardware specifying 7L0-698-545-A. Match VIN, brake equipment and original hardware. Excludes later Touareg 7P and Q7 4M.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstallation guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the factory procedure for the exact rear brake assembly. Support the vehicle correctly, release the parking-brake mechanism as directed and preserve the original spring orientation. Inspect the backing plates where the pins seat before fitting the new hardware. Replace damaged supporting parts rather than forcing the retainers into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep grease and other contamination away from the shoe linings and rotor friction surfaces. After assembly, set shoe clearance and parking-brake adjustment using the factory procedure, then verify free rotation with the brake released and correct holding action before returning the vehicle to service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePart-number reference and ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e7L0-698-545-A is the later service number for the earlier 7L0-698-545 parking-brake hardware reference. The unsuffixed number is included to help identify the superseded catalog reference; this listing is for 7L0-698-545-A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold as one hardware kit. Confirm the complete part number, VIN, brake equipment and pictured contents before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genuine VW\/Audi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48065818165425,"sku":"7L0-698-545-A","price":127.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1379\/3201\/files\/7l0-698-545-a-genuine-vw-audi-1.jpg?v=1792417984","url":"https:\/\/hstuning.com\/products\/7l0-698-545-a-genuine-vw-audi-parking-brake-hardware-kit","provider":"HS Tuning ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}