R8 Quattro Coupe V10-5.2L (BUJ) (2010)
Brake Caliper: Removal and Replacement
Brake Caliper
Brake Caliper
Removing
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Raise vehicle.
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Remove wheels.
CAUTION!
If brake pads are ceramics, wheel must not fall on brake disc, otherwise it will be irreparably damaged. To install/remove wheel, install
two assembly pins from vehicle tool kit in mounts on wheel bolts. The long assembly pin is in the upper position.
‹› It is not necessary to remove the brake pads when removing and installing the brake caliper.
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Push the brake pads back slightly.
‹› The brake pistons with the old pads still installed can pressed back to allow all brake pistons in the brake caliper to be pressed back evenly using
pliers.
‹› Be careful not to damage the coating on the brake caliper and on the brake pads.
‹› Before pushing back the piston, siphon some of the brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir. Otherwise fluid will overflow and cause damage if
the reservoir was topped off during repair work.
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Disconnect the brake hose bracket - 13 - at the bolt - 14 -.