Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.6, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.4, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.0 FSI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 2.4, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 3.0, AUDI A4 Saloon (8E2, B6) 3.0 quattro … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change a front brake caliper on AUDI A4 B6 TUTORIAL | AUTODOC

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Brake caliper

Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B6. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Flare nut spanner #10
                    
                      HEX bit No.H7.
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Pliers 
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Brake bleeder kit
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B6. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B6. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B6
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 8

Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 9

Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use a flat screwdriver.

Please note!
Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 10

Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.

Step 11

Unscrew the mounting bracket that connects the brake hose to the brake caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #10.
Step 12

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #10.

Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B6. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Immediately plug the brake line open end to prevent fluid leakage and ingress of dirt into the hydraulic system.
Step 13

Remove the brake hose assembled with the mounting bracket.
Step 14

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 15

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.

Step 16

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 17

Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.

Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B6. Professionals recommend:
When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one. When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.
Step 18

Remove the brake pads.
Step 19

Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper. Use pliers.
Step 20

Install the guide pins on a new brake caliper.
Step 21

Install the brake pads.

Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B6. Tip:
If going to use the old brake pads, clean them.
Step 22

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 30 Nm torque.
Step 23

Install the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins.
Step 24

Install the brake caliper retaining spring. Use pliers.
Step 25

Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #10.
Step 26

Secure the brake hose fastening bracket. Use a flare nut spanner #10.
Step 27

Connect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
Step 28

Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a flare nut spanner #10.
Step 29

Bleed the brake caliper system. Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.

Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B6. AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure to set the protection cap on the bleeder valve.
Step 30

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a flare nut spanner #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 31

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.

Step 32

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 33

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B6. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 34

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Audi A4 B6
Step 35

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 36

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 37

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B6. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 38

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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