Renewing brake caliper (1LJ, 1ZD): Audi Q3

🧭 Before you start

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

• 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.
• Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.The brake hose must not be kinked, crushed or twisted or chafe against parts of the vehicle at any point.
• Bleed brake system (only at wheel where caliper was detached and brake line disconnected). If the brake pedal still feels "“soft”", bleed the complete brake system .

📋 Procedure

1. Remove front wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, 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. Detach protective cap on bleeder screw of brake caliper.
4. Fit bleeder hose (1) of reservoir onto bleeder screw.
5. Open bleeder screw to relieve pressure in hydraulic system.

6. Close bleeder screw and remove reservoir. [Note: The brake pedal actuatorV.A.G 1869/2 must not be removed.]
7. Disconnect brake hose from brake caliper.
8. Remove brake pads .
9. Connect brake hose to caliper and tighten connection. [Note: Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.The brake hose must not be kinked, crushed or twisted or chafe against parts of the vehicle at any point.]
10. Install brake pads .
11. Remove brake pedal actuatorV.A.G 1869/2.
12. Bleed brake system (only at wheel where caliper was detached and brake line disconnected) . [Note: Bleed brake system (only at wheel where caliper was detached and brake line disconnected). If the brake pedal still feels "“soft”", bleed the complete brake system .]
13. Fit front wheel Running gear, axles, steering44Wheels, tyres.

🎬 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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