Brake Caliper, 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:

Use the complete repair kit when installing new brake pads.

-- If the brake pads are being replaced, check the brake rotors for wear and damage. Refer to BRAKE ROTOR, CHECKING, STEEL BRAKES .

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.

Use only mineral spirits to clean the brake caliper.

-- Carefully slide the brake caliper with the brake carrier and the installed brake pads over the brake rotor.

-- Tighten the new brake carrier bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Brake Carrier Bolts

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

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 pad wear indicator wire. Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Complete the program "Brake Pads, Removing" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Information.

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.