Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi SQ7, 2024 Audi Q7, 2023 Audi SQ7, and 2023 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
CAUTION:
Health risk due to toxic dust from the brake system.
Irreversible deposit of dust particles in the lungs. Breathing impairments may occur.
- Never blow out the brake system with compressed air.
- Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.
-- Carefully slide the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the installed brake pads over the brake rotor.
-- Tighten the new brake carrier bolts -arrows-.
- Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.
- Make sure the brake hose is not pinched, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
-- Install the brake pad wear indicator wire. Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Complete the program "Brake pads, removing" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
CAUTION:
Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.