Removing and installing front brake disc (RS 3): Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

• Opens: brake fluid

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• The pad wear indicator wire is only installed at the left brake caliper.
• Do not suspend the brake caliper from the brake hose. Secure it to the body with a suitable wire.
• Keep brake disc straight while detaching it.
• Keep brake disc straight while installing it.

🔩 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. Raise the vehicle.
2. Remove wheels. [Note: The pad wear indicator wire is only installed at the left brake caliper.]
3. Removing and installing front brake caliper (RS 3) [Note: Do not suspend the brake caliper from the brake hose. Secure it to the body with a suitable wire.]
4. Remove bolt (7).
5. Pull brake disc off wheel hub. [Note: Keep brake disc straight while detaching it.] [Note: Always renew bolt (7).]

6. Clean contact surfaces on wheel hub and brake disc.
7. Fit brake disc onto wheel hub. [Note: Keep brake disc straight while installing it.]
8. Secure brake disc with new bolt (7) (4 Nm). — 4 Nm (3.0 lb-ft)
9. Install brake caliper .
10. Lower vehicle.
11. Check brake fluid level and top up if necessary.

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