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Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing : Removing

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-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Unclip the wire from the brackets on the stub axle carrier.

-- Remove the bolts -12-.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Brake Components
GWWA46-10155Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the brake caliper with the brake pads and the brake carrier -11-.

-- Hang the brake caliper with the brake carrier on the body with wire.

CAUTION: Do not let the brake caliper with the brake carrier hang on the brake hose. Do not support the weight with the brake hose.
WARNING: Do not actuate the brakes or the electromechanical parking brake when the brake caliper is removed.

-- Remove the securing bolt -arrow- on the brake rotor while holding the rotor firmly.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Disc Secure Bolt
GWWA46-10018Courtesy 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.