Brake Shield, 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:

Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.
Replace damaged bolts and nuts.
Replace the self-locking bolts and nuts after removal.

-- Clean the contact surfaces on the brake shield and wheel hub.

-- Install the brake rotor. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.

- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.

-- 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.