Brake Caliper, Replacing, Six-Piston Steel Brake, Ten-Piston Steel And Ceramic 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.
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
-- Install the brake pads. Refer to BRAKE PADS, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Bring the brake hose into the installation position and tighten the union bolt -arrow-.
- Make sure the brake hose is routed correctly.
- Make sure the brake hose is not pinched, bent, twisted or rubbing against the vehicle.
-- 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 .
-- Install the front wheel, while observing the safety precautions for vehicles with ceramic brakes. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
CAUTION:
Faulty brakes increase the risk of an accident.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.