How to replace your brake pads Audi Q5 A4 A5 2008 - 2016

[@johnharelson2508]

when separating the sensor, you use the pick to pop out the finger that points up then turn it 1/4 and it slides out. Dont pry the parts apart, it will break. push down on the opposite end of the connector and pull them apart. Great video, the diagrams help alot. Keep them coming!!

[@gbasplen]

Thank you for taking the time to insert parts diagrams. That was very helpful

[@tiggernits1508]

Thank you sir! I'm glad I watched this video before I broke the sensor.

[@RichTay]

Just one tip, if the brake reservoir was full when you started you'll have a flood under the bonnet from pushing more fluid back up the line which will damage your paintwork! I always use a syringe to remove fluid to a low level before starting, then top up with fresh at the end.

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Yes great tip, especially if you’re changing the front and rear pads at the same time. alway check the fluid level before and after 👍🏼

[@KDMEDIC]

Thanks!

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Much appreciated 🙏🏽

[@torc55]

Excellent vid. Took one hour for both front brakes. The passenger side has no wire, so it goes much faster.

[@barrybedore4356]

Thank you for this excellent video! I replaced them yesterday and all went perfectly!

[@DanielSuran]

One of the best videos out there when it comes to Audi brake jobs! Thank you for sharing..👍🏼

[@danielhopwood5985]

thanks for posting, very helpful. . . unfortunately out piston will not push back, some hydrolic resistance i suspect, , , i will keep looking for the reason why.

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Hey, if you can’t push the piston back with some large water pump pliers or a piston wind back tool, the calliper will be seized and need replacing or rebuilding. Hope that helps 👍🏼

[@danielhopwood5985]

@@GarageTechAutomotive you were spot on, , , we baught a new caliper, discs and pads both sides, all is good now. . .thankyou

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

@@danielhopwood5985 no worries, it’s always a pain when it doesn’t go to plan. Glad you got it sorted 👍🏼

[@circuitbenda]

Brilliant video. Does anyone know if this is the same procedure on a 2014 A5 quattro . thanks

[@mydadandme7119]

Thanks you helped me save so much money god bless u

[@billchristen1587]

Perfect! Easy to follow and descriptive. Thank you.

[@wraith5112]

Hi Great Videos, My brakes discs was skimmed and new front brake pads fitted about 1 week ago. There is however a squeaky sound that can heard when driving (Not under braking). It goes away when i press the brakes. Any idea what that is ?

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Might be the pads just grabbing on the discs, only thing you could do is remove the pads and ensure the sliders/carrier is clean so the pads can move freely, use some brake grease. Were the pads genuine ones or aftermarket? Sometimes aftermarket ones don’t fit as well as genuine. Also, some pads have a chamfered edge which helps bedding in. A couple of hard stops might clear it. Failing that, it could be the discs if they haven’t been skimmed correctly.

[@wraith5112]

@@GarageTechAutomotive thanks for input and prompt response. They are aftermarket btw.

[@luiguitood]

Great tutorial, it worked perfectly for mine!

[@damianrio1]

Super clear. Great video.

[@AsadMalik-vx4ii]

well done i love the extra pits. Thanks

[@lennydonofrio2849]

Use a wire brush to clean where the pads sit, make sure you grease caliper pins, and always make sure you torque your caliper bolts... There is a reason they make torques specifications for these bolts... Next, always make sure you torque your lug nuts. You can find torque specifications for these bolts online

[@arefeshghi]

Do we have to leave the break fluid cap open?

[@danal9787]

Doing mine tomorrow. Thank you.

[@KDMEDIC]

$2 thx for showing how to put tension clip on.

[@abeleski]

I didnt get where and why you put grease. Can you explain please.

[@fargogemini694]

Can’t believe your working of a jack

[@fmartine2]

very good! what about rear pads? did you make another video for them?

[@jasonstroud4142]

Does the warning light/tell tale on the dash have to be reset after fitting of pads?

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Jason stroud, no, there’s no need to reset the light. The pads will come with a new sensor. Once it’s replaced the light will go out.

[@chingo3625]

Hey! Audi changed the front brake design, this video is not suitable the Q5 after 2012.

[@LEVUCARCHANNEL]

Very nice to share, thank you

[@msk3905]

you pushed the caliper piston straight in, on my prior A4 (prior model) the piston had to be screwed in. Did they change this for this model A4?

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Hey Michael, are you sure you're not thinking of the rear brakes? The rear brakes need the pistons screwed in on the older models as the handbrake mechanism forms part of the caliper. In mostly all front calipers the pistons are simply pushed back in. Hope this helps

[@msk3905]

not sure it's been a while you are probably correct, sorry for any confusion

[@missionmallory]

Think that was on the rears that you had to wind them in

[@eaglesfan4ever85]

Great video. Is it the same process for the rear brakes?

[@NSUScooter]

No it’s not. You’ll need a special tool to get the caliper to collapse in the rear. You can usually rent one from an auto parts store. In the rear the calipers have to rotate as they collapse.

[@1990Troop]

Is this same for rear??

[@Ganjaseed]

Not if you got electronic parking brake, then you have some new kind of troubles.

[@creolignum]

Merci beaucoup pour ton aide.

[@TheBonzomatic]

@3:27 I saw on another video if you pull on the rubber bolt covers, it allows you to pull the calipers off without loosening the pads from the rotor. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGLZoJudaNmSgLM

[@yomanwsup]

Why would you "catch the dirt"? 😂

[@GarageTechAutomotive]

Hehehe 🤭 don’t want my own driveway looking like a back street garage

[@yomanwsup]

@@GarageTechAutomotive that's fuk dup

[@bopeng8788]

Can I ask you a question? I'm the first owner of 2013 Audi A5. I replaced my wheel bearing last year at the Audi dealer (under warranty). After that, I was out of the country for 2months for vacation. When I back, it sounds weird (like a drum) every time I apply the brake. Higher speed when applying brakes, the higher frequency you get. What is wrong with it? Also, the "brake pad" warning lights on for few times. But my brake pads and rotors are good, I don't think replacing it will fix. Do you know what is wrong with this car?

[@jamiemcdonald4284]

Hi, where did you get your images from which manual would you recommend for a Q5? Thanks!

[@chingo3625]

Audi does different things about the brake for every model. Q5 is different for A4. It is not the BMW does for brakes which is almost the same.

[@v50-vertical]

Thanks You!

[@leeroyheckart7554]

this is incorrect. 2012 does not have 13mm caliper bolts.

[@summit2117]

13/16th

[@tstrenuous10]

This is not the same caliper as a 2015 Q5 has and this video won't work.

[@mattka5354]

DirtyChemist The Q5 is made with both types of brakes/rotors depending on the year and type of wheels. If you calipers have an opening on the top or the brakes and are held in with a pin then you have the Brembo brake set up. Look up Brembo brake replacement and you will find many videos on DIY. The Brembo brake set up is actually easier to do.

[@seanhitter3327]

You got five minutes in on the brake sensor, but you don’t even talk about taking the caliber off WTF

[@jonsnow9071]

3:49 my dad said about me and my siblings mums

[@stoptheirlies]

Supposed to be a man who knows what he is doing yet he works with his head under the car and no axle stands!

[@johnkrelac]

Nobody see anything what are you doing

[@chingo3625]

Do not include Q5, especially after 2013 model. It might not apply to other Audi, The author should have it examined if it apllies to other model. Mislaeding ingormation.

[@Julian-nl7vv]

I hate all mechanics who use a Needle Nose Pliers for removing the plastic bolt caps instead of the ABS tool specifically designed for this. You successfully scratched the bolt caps and the wheels.

[@khosrowazad2499]

No thanks i will just go to the Audi agency.

[@artemperesada3454]

Why come here in the first place if your commitment is of a 16y/o

[@RichTay]

You must have a bigger wallet than most!

[@suleymankamran6010]

No very clear video

[@mtb71]

Thanks very much