Rear Brake Caliper, Replacing: 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:
-- Install the electro-mechanical parking brake motor. Refer to LEFT AND RIGHT PARKING BRAKE MOTOR -V282- / -V283-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the brake pads. Refer to REAR BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Tighten the brake hose banjo bolt -arrow- on the brake caliper.
-- Remove the :VAG1869/2 .
-- Only bleed the brakes on the wheel from which the brake caliper and the brake hose was loosened. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .
NOTE:
If the brake pedal still feels "soft", completely bleed the brakes. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .
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.