Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes: Installing

Installation in reverse order of removal and note the following:

-- Before reusing ceramic brake rotors check for wear and damage.

Refer to CRACKS IN CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR CONNECTION AREA
Refer to CHAMFER
Refer to NICKS ON CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR
Refer to CRACK IN COOLING CHANNEL
Refer to CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR, DETERMINING WEAR
Refer to CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR, DETERMINING WEAR USING Carbon-Ceramic Brake Wear Tester

CAUTION:

If a ceramic brake rotor is damaged or worn, check the other brake rotors for damage and wear.

-- Thoroughly clean the brake rotor and hub contact surfaces and clear them of corrosion.

-- Place the brake rotor on the wheel hub.

When installing brake rotors, pay attention to the arrow showing the direction of travel and to the left and right installed location.
Do not tilt the brake rotor when mounting it on the wheel hub.

-- Tighten the bolt -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SIX-PISTON CERAMIC BRAKE .

CAUTION:

Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.

- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.

-- 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.