Removing and installing brake caliper (1LA / 1LB / 1LJ / 1LD / 1ZT + S4 / S5) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

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• Do not apply brake when brake caliper is removed. — Carefully press brake caliper and brake carrier (with brake pads fitted) over brake disc.

📋 Procedure

1. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove wheels.
3. Move brake hose clear from bracket (4).
4. Release electrical wire towards the left (arrow A) from bracket (2) and detach.
5. Remove bolts (1) on brake carrier.

6. Detach brake caliper with pads and brake carrier.
7. ⚠ Do not apply brake when brake caliper is removed. — Carefully press brake caliper and brake carrier (with brake pads fitted) over brake disc.
8. Secure brake carrier with new bolts (1).
9. Fit brake hose in bracket (4).
10. Fit electrical wire (2) in bracket and turn to the right (arrow B) to secure.
11. Fit wheels.
12. Lower vehicle.

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