Brake Caliper, Replacing, Four-Piston Brake: Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi S6 and 2024 Audi A6 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Clean the brake caliper.
-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Slide the brake caliper with the brake pads installed carefully over the brake rotor.
- 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 line in the brake caliper.
-- Insert the brake hose -1- in the bracket -2- and secure using the clamp.
-- Connect the connector -arrow- for the brake pad wear indicator contact to the brake caliper.
-- Remove the Brake Pedal Actuator:V.A.G 1869/2 .
-- Only bleed the brakes on the wheel from which the brake caliper and the brake hose was loosened. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .
- If the brake pedal still feels "soft", completely bleed the brakes. Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, BLEEDING .
CAUTION:
Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.