Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Special tools and workshop equipment required

• ◆ Piston resetting tool

Removing

• ‒ Unscrew both front wheels.
• ‒ → Unplug connector -1- of brake pad wear indicator at left brake.

• ‒ Detach caps.
• ‒ → Screw out guide pins -arrows-.
• ‒ Detach brake caliper and hang up with piece of wire.

Note:

Brake hose/pipe is never to be twisted or kinked.

• ‒ Take out brake pads.

Note:

Mark brake pads on removal if they are to be re-used. Re-install in same position to prevent uneven braking.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

• ‒ Clean brake caliper.

Only use white spirit to clean brake caliper housing.

• ‒ → Press back piston.

Note:

Prior to fitting new brake pads, use resetting tool to press piston into cylinder. Before pressing back, use bleeder bottle to draw off brake fluid from reservoir. If this is not done, brake fluid may escape and cause damage if fluid has been topped up in the meantime.

• ‒ Insert brake pads, paying attention to installation position.
• ‒ → Pad with large three-prong clip -1- facing piston end
• ‒ Pad with small three-prong clip -2- (black colour) facing outside of brake caliper

• ‒ → Starting at bottom, attach brake caliper with brake pads to wheel bearing housing.
• ‒ Pin -arrow- of brake caliper housing must be behind guide of wheel bearing housing

• ‒ Check brake fluid level and top up if necessary.

Tightening torque