Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes RSQ8: Removing

-- Remove the front wheel. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- for the brake pad wear indicator.

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Release the connector -2- for the brake pad wear indicator from its bracket in direction of -arrow A- while turning it 90° at the same time in direction of -arrow B-.

-- Free up the brake hose -3- on the bracket.

• For easier removal of the brake caliper from the brake rotor, push the brake pads -3- back lightly with pliers -1-.

  Courtesy of AUDI

• To prevent damage to the surface of the brake caliper, place a piece of rubber -2- between the pliers and brake caliper.

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

Courtesy of AUDI

-- Install the Bracket Holder: T40423/1  -4- in the upper thread hand-tight.

-- Remove the bolt -3-.

-- Install the Bracket Holder: T40423/1  -6- in the lower thread hand-tight.

-- Remove the brake caliper -1- as far as possible -arrow-, until the brake rotor is freed up.

-- Lock the brake caliper -1- in a suitable position using the clamps -5 and 7- from the Bracket Holder:T40423  .

-- Remove the bolt -arrow- and remove the brake rotor.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolt And Brake Rotor

Courtesy of AUDI

• Do not loosen the brake rotor from the hub by prying.
• Do not remove the brake rotor from the hub with a hammer.
• If the connection cannot be separated, use rust remover.