How to Ensure Correct Audi Brake Pad Replacement?

It is possible that the noise you are hearing is coming from the brake pads on your Audi.If this is the case, you should think about replacing the brake pads. In a matter of minutes and without using any specialized tools, you can do a quick and easy disc brake pad replacement on your vehicle. You will save much money if you do it yourself instead of hiring someone. However, even if you have no desire to do the work yourself, having an idea of what is necessary will make it easier for you to grasp any future instructions from your technician.

Things to keep in mind before we get started

The caliper assembly should be known to you: Sliding caliper brake assemblies make up the overwhelming bulk of car brake assemblies. An excellent example of this may be seen in the image shown above. It's time to compare your present caliper assembly to this one.

Remove the car's steering wheel

Turn the wheel's lug nuts in the other direction. Afterward, you'll need to jack up the car and place a jack stand beneath the vehicle's frame. Reduce the floor jack's height until the jack stand can hold the jack's weight. Remove the wheel, then remove all the lug nuts from the vehicle. The brake component that was previously concealed may now be reached safely from below the car.

Remove the slider by removing the bolt

Identify and remove the two slider bolts (sometimes known as "pins") from the caliper. The 2009 Ford Flex's bolts may be found on the inside. Arrows may be used to locate them in the snapshot provided. In most circumstances, all that is needed is to remove the lowest bolt. As long as it has been correctly loosened, it should be able to move without any problems.

 

The caliper of the brake may be raised by turning it to the right

The brake caliper can be seen rotated upwards after removing the bottom bolt. The rubber hose part of the hydraulic line will bend incorrectly if you separate any of the hydraulic brake lines.

Remove the vehicle's old brake pads

When these clips were removed, the brake pads were clearly visible, but they were held in a precarious position by the clips. As illustrated in the image, the old brake pads may simply be slid out of the vehicle.

Reinstall the pistons

The arrows in the illustration above point toward the pistons. These pistons exert pressure on the brake pads and compress the rotor, bringing the car to a standstill. Even though your car only has one piston per wheel, the essential principle is the same as in other cars.

Maintain a constant check on the brake fluid level

The brake fluid level progressively increases as the pistons are retracted. Open the master cylinder reservoir to check the pressure regularly. A more significant concern arises while working on the second brake since the combined fluid capacity of the two calipers increases the risk of brake fluid spilling.

Adjust the caliper's location

There should be no resistance to the caliper's movement since all of the pistons have been withdrawn. The caliper might slide off the newly installed brake pads when the fit is too tight. Double-check the retraction of the pistons if they become stuck on the Audi brake pad. Brake pedals on certain vehicles have a more significant threshold for activation.

Conclusion

Choosing the right Audi Brake Pads is essential and for that you need to be specific. Drive the automobile in a controlled environment and pay attention to where your feet fall during the first few stops to ensure everything is operating correctly. According to the criteria you can make your selection now.