Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Four-Piston Brake: Removing
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.
Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FOUR-PISTON BRAKE .
Label the brake pads when removing if they are going to be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise the braking effect will be uneven.
-- Release the retainer in direction of -B arrows- and remove the spring bracket -2- in direction of -arrow A- ; hold onto the brake pads -1- firmly while doing so.
-- Pull the brake pads -1- off of the brake caliper pistons and remove.
-- Remove the anti-friction plates -2-.