Removing and installing brake caliper for ceramic brakes (1LW) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

• Renewed: bolts for brake caliper

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• Renew bolts for brake caliper after removal.Use only methylated spirits or commercially available brake cleaner to clean the brake caliper housing.
• 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.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of malfunctionDO NOT slacken off bolts (arrows A) on brake caliper. Tighten guide pins (arrows B) to 21 ... 26 Nm. — Remove front wheel: observe precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes Running gear, axles, steering 44. Wheels and tyres. — 26 Nm (19 lb-ft)
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. Take care not to damage the pad wear indicator wire. To avoid damaging the paint on the caliper, insert a piece of rubber (2) or similar 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. Use only methylated spirits or commercially available brake cleaner to clean 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 slot (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, steering 44. Wheels and tyres.

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