When to replace the Brake Calipers on your AUDI A4
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 2.6, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 2.8, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 2.8, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 2.4, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.6, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 2.4, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 2.6, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 2.8 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake caliper on AUDI A4 B5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Calipers for A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) and other AUDI models
Tools
Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B5 saloon. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #10
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Brake hose clip
Water pump pliers
Fluid container
Brake bleeder kit
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B5 saloon. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B5 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the hood. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Audi A4 B5 saloon
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the fastener of the parking brake cable. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B5 saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  7. Step 8
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    Release the parking brake cable. Use water pump pliers. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 9
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    Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
  9. Step 10
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B5 saloon. Tip from AUTODOC:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  10. Step 11
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  11. Step 12
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a combination spanner #13.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 15
    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B5 saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
    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.If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
    Step 16
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.
  15. Step 17
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  16. Step 18
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B5 saloon. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  17. Step 19
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Audi A4 B5 saloon. Tip:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  18. Step 20
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper. Use a combination spanner #13.
  19. Step 21
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    Remove the brake hose clamp.
  20. Step 22
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    Install the brake pads.
  21. Step 23
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it.
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