Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Audi SQ8, 2023 Audi RS Q8, and 2023 Audi Q8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, Q8 .
CAUTION:
Danger of causing damage to the ceramic brake rotor.
- Do not drop the brake rotor.
- Do not remove the brake rotor from the hub with a hammer.
- Do not loosen the brake rotor from the hub by prying.
-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the brake rotor by hand. Do not use any tools.
If the brake rotor is seized, do the following:
-- Install two M8 bolts -arrows- all the way into the threaded holes of the brake rotor.
-- Tighten the bolts 1 /2 turn farther alternating from side to side to loosen the brake rotor from the wheel hub.