Removing and installing brake caliper - ceramic brakes (1LN / 1LW) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Renewed: bolts for brake caliper

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• Renew bolts for brake caliper after removal.
• Risk to health Do not blow out the brake system with compressed air. — Clean brake caliper.
• Make sure the electrical connector and brake hose are positioned correctly. The brake hose must not be kinked, crushed or twisted or chafe against parts of the vehicle at any point.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of malfunctionDO NOT slacken off bolts (arrows A) on brake caliper.Do not unscrew guide pins (arrows B). — Remove front wheel: observe precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels and tyres.
2. Unplug electrical connector (1) for pad wear sender.
3. Release electrical connector (2) for pad wear sender from bracket (arrow A) and at the same time turn 90° (arrow B).
4. Move brake hose (3) clear at bracket. [Note: To make it easier to detach the brake caliper from the brake disc, use suitable pliers (1) to press back the brake pads (3) slightly. To avoid damaging the paint on the caliper, insert a piece of rubber (2) between the caliper and the pliers.]
5. Remove bolts (1) and carefully pull brake caliper off brake disc with brake pads installed.

6. ⚠ Risk of damage to brake hoseDo not leave the brake caliper 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.Risk of damage to brake caliper pistonsDo not apply brake when brake caliper is removed. — Tie brake caliper to body with suitable wire. [Note: Renew bolts for brake caliper after removal.] [Note: Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper housing.]
7. ⚠ Risk to health Do not blow out the brake system with compressed air. — Clean brake caliper.
8. Carefully fit brake caliper (with pads installed) over brake disc.
9. Tighten new bolts (1).
10. Secure brake hose (3) at bracket.
11. Locate electrical connector (2) in installation position and turn in direction of (arrow) until tab (4) engages in hole (5) in bracket.
12. Plug in electrical connector (1). [Note: Make sure the electrical connector and brake hose are positioned correctly. The brake hose must not be kinked, crushed or twisted or chafe against parts of the vehicle at any point.]
13. Fit front wheel: observe precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels and tyres.

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