Rear Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Audi S4 and 2021 Audi A4 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the brake carrier bolts after removing.

WARNING:

Health Risk.

Do not blow out brake system with compressed air.

NOTE:

Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.

-- Carefully slide the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the installed brake pads over the brake rotor.

-- Tighten the new brake carrier bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Brake Carrier Bolts

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NOTE:

Make sure that the wire and brake hose are routed correctly.

Make sure the brake hose is not blocked, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.

-- Install the brake pad wear indicator sensor wire. Refer to REAR BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR SENSOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Drive the parking brake motors up using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester by following the instructions in the display.

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.