Removing and installing brake pads (1KU): Audi Q3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

• Opens: brake fluid
• Renewed: bolts for brake caliper

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• Remove securing bolts for brake caliper (counterhold guide pins).
• The compressor nut is moved back on the spindle when the pistons are moved back using the vehicle diagnostic tester.The piston must then be pressed back fully with the piston resetting appliance T10145.
• Renew bolts for brake caliper.Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper housing.
• Risk to health Do not blow out the brake system with compressed air. — Thoroughly clean contact surfaces for brake pads on brake carrier and remove corrosion.
• Tighten new securing bolts for brake caliper (counterhold guide pins).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove relevant rear wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.
2. With ignition switched off, connect vehicle diagnostic tester to diagnostic connection in vehicle (arrow).
3. Switch on ignition.
4. After entering vehicle identification data, select Guided Functions mode.
5. Moving parking brake motors back:

6. Continue to follow the instructions on the vehicle diagnostic tester display.
7. Remove securing bolts for brake caliper (counterhold guide pins).
8. Remove brake caliper from brake carrier. [Note: The compressor nut is moved back on the spindle when the pistons are moved back using the vehicle diagnostic tester.The piston must then be pressed back fully with the piston resetting appliance T10145.]
9. ⚠ Escaping brake fluid can cause the vehicle to become dirty and may damage the paintwork.If the brake pads are worn and brake fluid has been topped up unnecessarily, brake fluid can overflow when the piston is pressed back into the brake cylinder.Before pressing the piston back, check the brake fluid level. If the brake fluid is up to the "“MAX”" mark, fluid must be extracted.Use brake filling and bleeding equipmentVAS 5234 to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir. — Press back piston completely with piston resetting appliance T10145.
10. ⚠ 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.The brake and the electromechanical parking brake must not be operated when the brake caliper has been detached. — Tie brake caliper to body with suitable wire.
11. Remove brake pads and pad retainers (arrows).
12. Check brake discs for wear .
13. Check brake discs for wear .
14. Check brake discs for wear when renewing brake pads . [Note: Renew bolts for brake caliper.Use only methylated spirits for cleaning the brake caliper housing.]
15. ⚠ Risk to health Do not blow out the brake system with compressed air. — Thoroughly clean contact surfaces for brake pads on brake carrier and remove corrosion.
16. Clean brake caliper.
17. Slide brake caliper over fitted brake pads.
18. Tighten new securing bolts for brake caliper (counterhold guide pins).
19. Extend pistons using ; to do so follow the instructions on the screen.
20. Fit rear wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.
21. Check brake fluid level.

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (Q7 4L) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change a rear brake pads AUDI Q7 4L TUTORIAL

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