How to carry out replacement: Brake Discs 2.5 TDI quattro Audi A6 C4 Avant
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When to replace the Brake Discs on your AUDI A6
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 1.9 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0 16V, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.6, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.8, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.5 TDI, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.0 16V quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.8 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 1.8, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.8, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.3, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.6 quattro, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.6, AUDI A6 Avant (4A5, C4) 2.4 … View more

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Tools
Replacement: brake discs – AUDI A6 Avant (4A, C4). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 13
HEX bit No.H8
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Tap wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car AUDI A6 Avant (4A, C4) 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 A6 Avant (4A, C4) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    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 A6 Avant (4A, C4)
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  5. Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the brake caliper. Use a crowbar.
    Replacement: brake discs – AUDI A6 Avant (4A, C4). Tip from AUTODOC:
    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.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 11
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  9. Step 12
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use HEX No.H8. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the brake disc.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  13. Step 16
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    Install the brake disc.
  14. Step 17
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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 A6 Avant (4A, C4). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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