Brake Caliper, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Audi S3, 2023 Audi RS 3, 2023 Audi A3 Quattro, and 2023 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Do not disconnect the connectors from the parking brake motors.

-- Release the parking brake.

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Remove the affected rear wheel. Refer to WHEEL, CHANGING .

-- If installed, disconnect the brake pad wear sensor connector -2-.

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-- Disconnect the connector -2- from the Right Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G44- / Left Rear ABS Wheel Speed Sensor -G46- and free up the wire. (Shown on an FWD vehicle).

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-- Remove the brake carrier bolts -arrows- using the Multipoint Socket:T10035 .

-- Remove the brake caliper with the brake carrier and installed brake pads from the brake rotor.

If the brake rotor is so worn that the brake caliper cannot be removed, then the parking brake must be driven back. Refer to 3. Rear Brakes Brake Pads, Removing .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake hose due to the weight of the brake caliper.

- Never let the brake caliper hang on the brake hose.

-- Hang the brake caliper using a suitable wire.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the brake caliper piston if handled incorrectly.

- Never operate the brakes and electromechanical parking brake if the brake caliper is removed.