Removing and installing brake caliper (1LV/1ZK, SQ5) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017)

• Opens: brake fluid

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• Renew bolts Electronic parts catalogue.Use only methylated spirits or commercially available brake cleaner to clean the brake caliper housing.
• Make sure the contact for the brake pad wear indicator is properly positioned in the retaining clip in the inner brake pad.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove relevant front wheel 44Wheels and tyres.
2. Unplug connector for brake pad wear indicator (arrow).
3. Release electrical connector from retainer and at the same time turn through 90°.
4. Pull connector out of bracket.
5. Detach brake line from bracket.

6. Remove bolts (13). [Note: To make it easier to detach the brake caliper from the brake disc, use pliers to press the brake pads back slightly. To avoid damaging the caliper, insert a piece of rubber (2) or similar. Take care not to damage the pad wear indicator wire.]
7. Remove brake caliper (7) with brake carrier (12). [Note: Renew bolts Electronic parts catalogue. Use only methylated spirits or commercially available brake cleaner to clean the brake caliper housing.]
8. ⚠ Do not leave the brake caliper with brake carrier hanging from the brake hose. Take care that brake hose is not damaged by weight of brake components. The brake hose must be renewed if it is damaged. Do not apply brake when brake caliper is removed. — Carefully slide brake caliper (7) with brake carrier (12) and brake pads fitted over brake disc.
9. Secure brake carrier with new bolts (13).
10. Insert brake line in bracket.
11. Plug in connector for pad wear indicator. [Note: Make sure the contact for the brake pad wear indicator is properly positioned in the retaining clip in the inner brake pad.]
12. Insert electrical connection for brake pad wear indicator into bracket.
13. Fit wheels 44Wheels and tyres.
14. Check brake fluid level and top up if necessary.

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (A3 2 (8PA)) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change front brake caliper on AUDI A3 2 (8PA)

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