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.
Step 9
Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 10
Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11
Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use HEX No.H8. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12
Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 13
Remove the brake disc.
Step 14
Clean the ABS sensor fastener. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 15
Detach the ABS sensor fastener. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 16
Disconnect the ABS sensor. Use pincers.
Step 17
Clean the wheel hub fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18
Unscrew the wheel hub bolts. Use HEX No.H8. Use an impact screwdriver. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19
Remove the hub and the bearing together, since they are a sealed unit.
Step 20
Remove the brake disc baffle plate.
Step 21
Clean the hub bearing mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 22
Treat the wheel hub fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 23
Install the new wheel hub with a bearing.
Step 24
Install the brake disc baffle plate.
Step 25
Tighten the wheel hub bolts. Use HEX No.H8. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 60 Nm torque.
Step 26
Treat the wheel hub fasteners. Use copper grease.
Step 27
Install the brake disc.
Step 28
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A6 C5 Avant. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29
Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 30
Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use HEX No.H8. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 95 Nm torque.
Step 31
Connect the ABS sensor. Use pincers.
Step 32
Attach the ABS sensor fastener.
Step 33
Install the brake pads.
Step 34
Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 35
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 36
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A6 C5 Avant. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 37
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Audi A6 C5 Avant
Step 38
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 39
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 120 Nm torque.
Step 40
Remove the jacks and chocks.
Replacement: wheel bearing – Audi A6 C5 Avant. AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
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