Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, Ceramic 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:
-- Before reusing ceramic brake rotors check for wear and damage.
- Cracks in connection area. Refer to CRACKS IN CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR CONNECTION AREA .
- Chamfer. Refer to CHAMFER .
- Nicks. Refer to NICKS ON CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR .
- Crack in cooling channel. Refer to CRACK IN COOLING CHANNEL .
- Brake Rotor Thickness. Refer to CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR, DETERMINING WEAR .
NOTE:
When installing brake rotors, pay attention to the arrow showing the direction of travel and to the left and right installed location.
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 -1-.
-- Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CERAMIC BRAKES .
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.