Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes: Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Audi Q7, 2021 Audi Q7, and 2020 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean bolts before reusing.
- Replace damaged bolts.
- Always replace self-locking bolts.
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 .
WARNING:
Risk of accident due to insufficient braking effect.
If a ceramic brake rotor is at the end of its wear specification, check the other brake rotors for damage and wear.
-- Thoroughly clean the brake rotor and hub contact surfaces and clear them of corrosion.
-- Do not tilt the brake rotor when mounting it on the wheel hub.
-- Tighten the bolt -arrow-.
-- Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES .
- Clean bolts before reusing.
- Replace damaged bolts.
- Always replace self-locking bolts.
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.