Thanks. Good vid. New pads came from dealer with adhesive on the back surfaces. That may be why the old ones stick upon removal. I placed an old pad against the surface of the piston to protect it from any stray blows, and used a small ball-peen hammer to tap the protruding edge of the backing. Popped off after several well-placed taps. (On the other side, the backing actually stayed with the pad as I removed. No tapping required there.)
Just an advice for the future. Do not remove the old pad from the cylinder side when pressing it back in. This way you press against the old pad instead of the cylinder and prevent potential damage to it.
Are there any special tools needed to remove the rotors? I wouldn't think so, but I don't know Audis very well. It is mentioned to special tools are needed in this video which is helpful.
Great video. One question: is there sensors on both sides of the car? My seems to have this sensor wire only on one side. The other side have this contact plugged.
No, you just have to make sure the cap is off the reservoir when you push the caliper back in. There's no reason for there to be any air bubbles in the lines because you didn't disconnect any lines.
Just an advice for the future. Do not remove the old pad from the cylinder side when pressing it back in. This way you press against the old pad instead of the cylinder and prevent potential damage to it.
Just used this video to change my brakes today. Thanks man!
Thanks. Good vid. New pads came from dealer with adhesive on the back surfaces. That may be why the old ones stick upon removal. I placed an old pad against the surface of the piston to protect it from any stray blows, and used a small ball-peen hammer to tap the protruding edge of the backing. Popped off after several well-placed taps. (On the other side, the backing actually stayed with the pad as I removed. No tapping required there.)
usefull video .. thanks
Just an advice for the future. Do not remove the old pad from the cylinder side when pressing it back in. This way you press against the old pad instead of the cylinder and prevent potential damage to it.
how come your didn't have the front rotors turned or replace them ($33 ea at Autozone)?? I thought you're always supposed to do one or the other.
Great job! Very thorough!
Big help thank u
thanks a lot for the video, well explained! I will be doing it myself tomorrow afternoon. :-)
Great video, thanks!
Are there any special tools needed to remove the rotors? I wouldn't think so, but I don't know Audis very well. It is mentioned to special tools are needed in this video which is helpful.
Have not done rotora on that cas, but usually rotors are either hold by lug nuts only or 1 extra screw...
handy vid bit dont you need to take the cap off the brake fluid res ?
I usually do that. I guess missed to capture it on this video.
Great video. One question: is there sensors on both sides of the car? My seems to have this sensor wire only on one side. The other side have this contact plugged.
Vince Laglisse only one side has a sensor
Can I replace my break pads without having to change the rotor?
will B8 A4 calipers fit the B6/B7 A4 with B7 S4 rotors? I know B8 S4 and S5 calipers will work on B6/B7 A4 with S4 rotors but will B8 S4 calipers fit?
Just get a vagcom or an OBD11 to electronically unlock and move back the piston last time I did it manually I had to replace the whole caliper
U didnt have to bleed the lines???
No, you just have to make sure the cap is off the reservoir when you push the caliper back in. There's no reason for there to be any air bubbles in the lines because you didn't disconnect any lines.
What pads do I need for 2009 a4 2.0 quattro prestige?
To many trims to answer. Call you local dealer for part number for your VIN then cross refernce the number woth aftermarket options.
can i use my old senors?
Sam Makky yes you can
I came to watch the sensor removal / replacement and you skipped that part of the video.
Question guys is there a body difference in a audi a4/b8 and an audi a4 both being 2009
b8 2007-2016
how do I find out which model is mine? And what about the electronic brake? Do you have to do anything special for that?
Just an advice for the future. Do not remove the old pad from the cylinder side when pressing it back in. This way you press against the old pad instead of the cylinder and prevent potential damage to it.