How to carry out replacement: Brake Discs 1.9 TDI Audi A4 B5 Avant
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When to replace the Brake Discs on your AUDI A4
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.6, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.6 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.9 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.4, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) S4 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.5 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 T, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.9 TDI quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 1.8 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.4, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.8, AUDI A4 Avant (8D5, B5) 2.8 quattro … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for A4 Avant (8D5, B5) and other AUDI models
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Replacement: brake discs – Audi A4 B5 Avant. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake caliper wind back tool
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake discs – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car Audi A4 B5 Avant in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
  • When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B5 Avant – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake discs – Audi A4 B5 Avant. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
  8. Step 9
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake discs – Audi A4 B5 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the brake pads.
  11. Step 12
    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 13
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench. Use a tap wrench.
  12. Step 14
    Remove the caliper bracket.
    Step 15
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    Remove the brake disc.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  14. Step 17
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    Install the brake disc.
  15. 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 discs – Audi A4 B5 Avant. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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