Brake Carrier, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi A4 allroad. 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:

Replace the brake carrier bolts after removing.

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.

Only use mineral spirits to clean the brake carrier.

-- Clean the brake carrier.

-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SINGLE-PISTON 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.