Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Brake 1LE And 1LP: Removing

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NOTE:

When removing, mark brake pads that will be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise braking effect will be uneven.

-- Remove affected wheel, refer to WHEEL, CHANGING AND MOUNTING .

It is not necessary to remove the brake caliper in order to remove the brake pads

-- Disconnect the connector for the brake pad wear wire.

-- Unclip the brake pad wear wire.

CAUTION:

Danger of contamination and paint damage from escaping brake fluid.

If the brake pads are worn out and brake fluid is filled, the brake fluid may overflow if the pistons in the brake cylinder are pressed back.
Check the brake fluid level before pressing back the pistons. If there is brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark, some brake fluid will need to be extracted.
Use the Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit VAS5234 to extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir.

-- Press the brake pistons back using the Piston Resetting Tool T10145 with the brake pads still installed.

Position the Piston Resetting Tool T10145 on the installed brake pad backing plates and carefully push the brake pads back into the brake caliper.

-- Push a pad holding pin from the outside toward the inside out of the brake caliper.

Press the brake pad spring -8- inward for support.

Fig 1: View Of Brake Pad Spring And Pad Pins

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

Be careful not to scratch or damaged the coating on the brake caliper.

CAUTION:

The brake pad spring is tensioned. Keep one hand in front of it.

-- Push a second brake pad spring from the outside toward the inside out of the brake caliper.

NOTE:

Be careful not to scratch or damaged the coating on the brake caliper.

-- Remove the brake pads from the brake caliper.