So I recorded the process on how to replace some brake pads on an Audi Q5 with the standard brake setup. This will be the same setup on an Audi A4 and A5 with the standard brakes. The process of changing brake pads on other vehicles is very similar and the general steps remain the same.
This is a fairy straight forward job and anyone with a decent set of tools and capability could perform this job.
Tools and equipment needed are:
Jack to raise the vehicle
17mm socket with a long bar to remove the wheel bolts
13mm socket and ratchet to remove the two caliper bolts
Large flat blade screwdriver or leaver bar to remove retaining spring
Hammer to help remove the pads from the caliper
Large plyers/grips to push the caliper piston back in
Wire brush or file to clean the pad carrier
Brake cleaner solution
Brake grease
Small screwdriver or pick to help release the pad wear sensor plug
As a disclaimer please don't forget that the brakes are the most important part of any vehicle and failing to repair them to manufacture standards could cause harm or death to yourself or others. Work should only be carried out by trained professionals.
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