Renewing brake caliper (1LB/1LC/1LE/1LP): Audi Q5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017); platform code 83

• Opens: brake fluid

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• This closes the valves in the brake master cylinder and stops the brake fluid reservoir from running empty.
• The brake pedal actuatorV.A.G 1869/2 must not be removed.
• Use new bolts Electronic parts catalogue.
• You should only bleed the brakes at the wheel where the caliper was detached and the brake line disconnected. If the brake pedal then still feels "“soft”", bleed the complete brake system Bleeding hydraulic system.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove relevant front wheel 44Wheels and tyres.
2. Insert brake pedal actuatorV.A.G 1869/2 between brake pedal and driver's seat. Depress brake pedal at least 60 mm. [Note: This closes the valves in the brake master cylinder and stops the brake fluid reservoir from running empty.]
3. Connect hose of reservoir to bleeder screw on brake caliper (front).
4. Open bleeder screw on front brake caliper to relieve pressure in brake system.
5. ⚠ Brake fluid is poisonous and must NOT be drawn off by sucking through a hose.If brake fluid comes into contact with skin, rinse with plenty of water.If you get brake fluid in your eyes, rinse your eyes out and consult a doctor.General notes on brake fluid — Close bleeder screw. [Note: The brake pedal actuatorV.A.G 1869/2 must not be removed.]

6. Remove brake pads .
7. Disconnect brake hose (10).
8. Remove bolts (1).
9. Detach brake caliper (2). [Note: Use new bolts Electronic parts catalogue.]
10. Install brake caliper.
11. Secure brake caliper using new bolts.
12. Connect brake hose to brake caliper and tighten connection.
13. ⚠ Brake fluid is poisonous and must NOT be drawn off by sucking through a hose.If brake fluid comes into contact with skin, rinse with plenty of water.If you get brake fluid in your eyes, rinse your eyes out and consult a doctor.General notes on brake fluid — Clip in pad wear indicator wire.
14. Install brake pads .
15. Remove brake pedal actuatorV.A.G 1869/2. [Note: You should only bleed the brakes at the wheel where the caliper was detached and the brake line disconnected. If the brake pedal then still feels "“soft”", bleed the complete brake system Bleeding hydraulic system.]
16. Bleeding hydraulic system

🎬 Related video tutorial

Independent AUTODOC tutorial for the same job, filmed on a different model (A3 2 (8PA)) — the technique carries over, the fasteners and figures on this page are the ones for your car.

How to change front brake caliper on AUDI A3 2 (8PA)

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