Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, TTRS And Ceramic Brakes: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Check the brake rotors for wear and damage before reusing them:

Brake rotor wear limit. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA .
Refer to CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR, DETERMINING WEAR

NOTE:

Clean bolts before reusing.

Replace damaged bolts.

Always replace self-locking bolts.

-- Check the brake rotors for wear and damage before reusing them:

WARNING:

If a brake rotor is damaged or worn, check the other brake rotors for damage and wear.

-- Thoroughly clean the brake rotor and hub contact surfaces and clear them of corrosion.

-- Place the brake rotor on the wheel hub.

NOTE:

Do not tilt the brake rotor when mounting it on the wheel hub.

-- Tighten the bolt -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt And Brake Rotor

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Install the corresponding brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FRONT BRAKES, TTRS AND CERAMIC BRAKES .

CAUTION:

If brake pads are ceramics, wheel must not fall on brake rotor, otherwise it will be irreparably damaged. To install/remove wheel, install two assembly pins from vehicle tool kit in mounts on wheel bolts. The long assembly pin is in the upper position.

-- Install the front wheel. Refer to Wheels and Tires .

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly sit in their respective position.
Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.