Replacing The Brake Rotor: Removing

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 19 other vehicles, including the 2017 Audi S5, 2017 Audi A5 Quattro, 2016 Audi S5, 2016 Audi A5 Quattro, and 2015 Audi S5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Raise The Vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Remove the brake hose and electrical wire from the bracket on the stub axle carrier

NOTE:

Actuator or brake system connector must not be disconnected. (otherwise, a fault will be saved)

Do not pull on brake hose or electrical wiring.

-- Remove the rear brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -16 and 17- and remove the brake carrier.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake Assembly

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- while holding the brake rotor in place.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Disc Secure Bolt

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub.

NOTE:

When removing the brake rotor from the wheel hub, do not tilt the brake rotor.