Removing and installing brake caliper - steel version brakes — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

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

• Renewed: bolts for brake carrier

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• Do not unplug electrical connectors of parking brake motors.
• If the brake disc is worn down to such an extent that the brake caliper cannot be pulled off, the parking brake must be retracted as required .
• Renew bolts for brake carrier after removal.
• Risk to health Do not blow out the brake system with compressed air. — Slide brake caliper with brake carrier and brake pads fitted carefully over brake disc.
• Make sure the electrical wiring 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. Release parking brake.
2. Switch off ignition. [Note: Do not unplug electrical connectors of parking brake motors.]
3. Remove relevant rear wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.
4. Move clear brake hose (2) and wiring harness (3) at bracket (1). [Note: To make it easier to detach the brake caliper from the brake disc, use suitable pliers (1) to press back the inner brake pad slightly into the brake caliper. To avoid damaging the paint on the caliper, insert a piece of rubber (2) between the caliper and the pliers.Take care not to damage contact (3) for pad wear sender.]
5. Remove bolts (arrows) securing brake carrier.

6. Pull brake caliper with brake carrier and brake pads fitted off brake disc. [Note: If the brake disc is worn down to such an extent that the brake caliper cannot be pulled off, the parking brake must be retracted as required .]
7. ⚠ 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 pistonsThe brake and the electromechanical parking brake must not be operated when the brake caliper has been detached. — Use a suitable length of wire to tie up brake caliper with brake carrier on the body. [Note: Renew bolts for brake carrier after removal.] [Note: Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper housing.]
8. ⚠ Risk to health Do not blow out the brake system with compressed air. — Slide brake caliper with brake carrier and brake pads fitted carefully over brake disc.
9. Tighten new bolts (arrows) for brake carrier.
10. Secure brake hose (2) and wiring harness (3) in bracket (1). [Note: Make sure the electrical wiring 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.]
11. Fit rear wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.
12. Extend pistons using ; to do so follow the instructions on the screen.

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (A6 C5 Avant) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change rear brake caliper on AUDI A6 C5 Avant

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