Replace Rear Brake Pads & Rotors - Audi A4/S4 & A5/S5 B9 2018+

[@andrewmelillo3676]

Crushed it, used this to do my 2020 RS5. Thanks for taking the time to put this out there!

[@MsJbraswell1]

Good video. I would recommend hammering on the the outside of the rotor close to the edge vs around the hub if you are replacing it. Much easier and faster for rotors that are hard to get off. I used a 48oz snapon thermoplastic headed hammer which will not damage the surface, not that I cared since I was replacing the rotor anyway. Couldn't break it free using a dead blow hammer around the hub is how I know the hammering on the rotor surface was much faster and successful. Overall the instructions were great and it was a pretty swap out of rotor and pads. The audi oem pads come with new bolts to fasten the caliper back on. Replacement of those is recommended in the factory service manual regardless of what pads you install.

[@aaronwilson8469]

You just saved me 500 dollars. Great walkthrough!!!

[@teodorobell]

Thank you for the presentation, one of the best instructionals out there.

[@geezer701]

Excellent video production! Detailed. Parts list, great video angles and lighting. The most detailed, helpful and useful video I have seen. Thank you for the excellent instructional aid!

[@aaronsalomon6981]

Thank you kindly! This video was absolutely awesome. Learned a lot!

[@alexshe9552]

我看着这个视频跟朋友给自己车换了刹车 很有帮助哦！

[@gr8oldsk8r]

Horray! Thank you for the detailed information!

[@MichaelStDenis63]

Thank you very much, worked perfectly for me.

[@AdamSmith-jh4qx]

Excellent video. Thank you!

[@KentForrest]

Great video. Thank you. What locations are you using for Jack stands? I'm a B9 2018 A5 Sportback. With my jack on the pinch weld, I'm wondering where to place stands.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

No where... For front, there's a bolt at suspension connection that can be used for support. For rear, I don't know where. I just put the emergency jack (because it's very small) next to my regular jack in case of falling. You may buy Rennstand or quckjack.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Or something like this: AGM Products Jack Rod - Easy to Use Floor Jack Safety Tool. Rated for 3.5 Tons. Squeeze to Extend, Locks Automatically Squeeze to Remove. SUV, Truck, Car Jack NOT INCLUDED a.co/d/d5Qkp5n

[@KentForrest]

@@stevenstrackdays2687 that jack rod is something I've imagined in my head for years and didn't realized someone finally made. That's great news.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

This one is also interesting: Cat 2 Ton U-Jack Floor Jack with 3 Ton Jack Stand, U-Shape Slotted Saddle, Car Repair - 6000-Pound 980829ECE a.co/d/g7g1iQ9

[@irvingguerrero7303]

Thank you for sharing. Great video.

[@damiank1289]

OP - Not sure if you are still seeing this, but how do you like the ECS Tuning rotors that you used since you had them on for a while. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Would you buy them again? Thanks!

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

There wasn't another choice at that time. ECS ones were the only choice I found for track. Not really confirmed concerns. Maybe the so many drilled holds cause uneven and excessive worn? Not really sure. I will consider 034motorsports if I change. I just feel that 034motorsports is more professional.

[@jacm7256]

thanks for the video. if I'm replacing both the rear rotors and pads, do I only do the OBD scanner (moving brakes back and forward) once after both sides are done?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Yes. Once is enough for both sides.

[@jacm7256]

@@stevenstrackdays2687 Thanks for the quick reply. I would assume the detailed steps you provided on the video should be applicable for my 2020 Q5? Any thoughts on upgrading my Q5 rotors to drilled/slotted rotors vs OEM?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

The steps should work for many Audi cars but I cannot 100% confirm because I don't have those cars. Generally you don't need drilled/slotted rotors for street. And even for track, the REAR drilled/slotted rotors are not necessary. Rear brakes barely overheating on track in my experience. So, for Q5, consider as pure visual upgrades...

[@Nnon11026hj]

Hi Steven, Do you have part number to the rear bolts that need replaced? the one that need 100Nm torquing. I think you are calling it carrier bolt. I also hear that people just reuse them. Did you replace them or reuse them?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Follow the steps here to find it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5eof4urYrCokJYsi=xd_fZ7bbzmvsD-hl&t=426 I reused it. I don't know whether i should replace or reuse it too...

[@wyattpeary2802]

Awesome video, love your S4

[@ItzGRenn]

Can you use the OBDEleven for the electronic parking brake?

[@SS-ye6tz]

Yep you can, it's what I use when I do my brakes

[@davidzhang6033]

Thank you! Can I use this tutorial to replace the brake pads and rotors of 2018 B9 SQ5?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

I'm not sure. Can you check your parts label? If the part numbers contain 1KD, 1KE, 1KF, 1KJ, 1KK, 2EJ, or 1KU, then you can use this video. How to find parts label? It should be near the spare tire. Check the beginning of my front brakes video.

[@connorm2279]

Hi, do you only use the yellow stuff brake pads for track day or do you use them for normal road use. Also I have a 2017 Audi A4 saloon B9 3.0 TDI V6 272 horsepower however I am struggling to find a brake pad/disc set up. Are you able to help me out 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

I used yellowstuff for track day and street. They are street pads, and ok for first/second time track days. If your racing skills improve, don't use them (and stock pads) for track days anymy. Now I plan to use racing pads for tracks, and street pads for street. I will try Blue stuff. If it doesn't work well, I will try carbotech pads.

[@connorm2279]

@@stevenstrackdays2687 perfect, so yellow stuff pads are good for general street driving as well as 1 or 2 track days. Do you know if the yellow stuff pads and discs will fit my car as I mentioned above. I’m really struggling to find brakes for my car.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

EBC makes yellowstuff for many models. Just enter your model in cart pads website, and it will find the yellowstuff which fit your car. Try ecstuning.com and carid.com.

[@connorm2279]

@@stevenstrackdays2687 thank you very much for your help, it’s much appreciated however these websites only seem to do 2.0T petrol where as my vehicle is a 3.0 litre V6 Diesel. I’ll have a look at some Audi forums. Thanks 👍🏼👍🏼

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Oh, I see. Can you tell me your brake part number? You can find it on your part number label, which is mentioned in my front brake video.

[@empireanglers8604]

Did the springs come with the rear pads on the EBC yellows? Or did you have to buy them? have a link?

[@stevenwang372]

Rear EBC yellow pads come with springs. Front EBC yellow pads don't.

[@TNT_Creations]

Can I put new EBC red stuff brake pads without changing (OEM) rotors? Are red stuff pads compatible with original S5 B9 rotors?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Yes. You don't need to change rotors.

[@TNT_Creations]

Thanks man! And what grease do you recomend for this?​@@stevenstrackdays2687

[@TNT_Creations]

Thanks for reply. Can you tell me, what grease do you recommend for pads?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Sorry I don't do grease reviews. It doesn't really matter because rear pads won't overheating even on track.

[@TNT_Creations]

@@stevenstrackdays2687 got it, thanks

[@rdelalto123]

Did it have any hardware on, or is it not needed?

[@tric25]

Hi! Really nice video, how do you like the yellow stuff ebc pads?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Thanks! I picked them for track days. They're good on track, but I broke several like being bent or overheated. I hope they can be more strong. I'll try Blue Stuff next time. I don't see many choices of pads available on the market.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Follow up: Don't use yellow stuff front pads for heavy braking on tracks. I broke them twice. They ended in very bad shapes. They are only good for entry level like first/second time on tracks. The yellow stuff rear pads are good on tracks as long as the front pads haven't worn out.

[@aldavison420]

How do we get the Audi manual?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5eof4urYrCokJY

[@jl226ca]

Are the carrier bolts the same length for upper and lower?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Yes

[@thomasallum1834]

Great video, do you have a parts number/link to bolt 17 on the carrier? I can't find it anywhere.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

parts.audiusa.com/p/Audi_2019_S4-Prestige-Sedan-30L-V6-AT/Bolt-Caliper-Mount/48724390/N91041702.html (Sorry for the late response.)

[@stephenremillard9462]

Do the rotors "have to" be changed with the pads? Front and/or back.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Not at all. Just thickness of "new" and "wear limit" here photos.app.goo.gl/Dw7URapc9oxtVMX26 Don't change rotors unless it's reaching the limit or too uneven (warped).

[@DavidChau88]

check the edge of the rotor, sometimes it'll tell you the minimum thickness on them (or the manufacture specs). Otherwise, no you don't have to if they're in good condition.

[@NhatNguyen-xs7kl]

Hi is the rear brake sensor on the driver side or passenger side? My pads came with 2 rear sensors and my mechanic only use one of the new sensor and the other wasn’t use.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Passenger/right side for my S4. RS need two sensors (one on each side).

[@NhatNguyen-xs7kl]

@@stevenstrackdays2687 thank you! Also is the front 2 sensors or just 1 sensor for front driver or passenger side?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

For A4 and S4, one sensor driver side. For RS4, two sensors.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Front sensor and rear sensor not compatible

[@NhatNguyen-xs7kl]

@@stevenstrackdays2687 thank you again, mine is a 2021 S4 and front pads also came with 2 sensors just wanna be 100% sure.

[@TheFedman2002]

Rather than using the OBD tool why not just not set the parking brake in the first place? If it only locks the rear caliper I don’t see why it would need to be set once the rear tires are off the ground.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Good point. I can't think of why your suggestion won't work. Please let me know if it works for you. Thanks!

[@ilyaspatel5528]

Hi sir thank u for video is that vd 500 nd vd 700 same ?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

700 is newer version. Both should work.

[@MrRunes01]

do you know the part number of the ebc brake pads?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Check them at ECS Tuning: www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B9_S4-Quattro-3.0T/Braking/Pads/

[@MrRunes01]

@@stevenstrackdays2687 thanks! found the part numbers

[@alexd5343]

Do i need the scan tool to release the ebrake?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Yes. See 1'54"

[@Bornindafire]

how do these rotors hold up

[@user-fv8vm7qc9w]

Where did you put the jack stands under the car?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

I used the floor jack without jack stands. I know it's not recommend, but there's no official secondary jack point per axle. I found someone using the large bolt area for jack stand but I don't want to take the risk. Other options may be RennStand or QuickJack. Let me know if you get better ideas. Thanks!

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Follow up: I do use the large bolt area for floor jack and use the jack point for jack stands now.

[@empireanglers8604]

@@stevenstrackdays2687 Where is the large bolt area? I/m going to change my pads and rotors next week. I want to use jack stands

[@stevenwang372]

@@empireanglers8604 Oh, the large bolt area I mentioned is at the front and for front brake changing. I still don't have a good point for the rear.

[@tyroneofzimbabwe6697]

Is the brake motor the parking brake motor?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Yes

[@richsmif]

you should never push brake fluid backwards - it can damage the abs system. open the calliper bolt as you push the pad back to release old fluid. put fresh fluid into the top reservoir. Other than that good video. I'd also clean the calliper with dragon blood to return to a new status. Yes, I have OCD.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Hi @richsmif, thanks for the advice. I checked the Audi repair manual again, but it didn't mention releasing fluid from the calipers. The manual simply stated that when pushing the fluid back, ensure it doesn't exceed the MAX level in the reservoir. I'm not a mechanic, so I can't determine whether the manual is right or wrong. I assume pushing the fluid back is okay or carries minimal risk.

[@joshsheinis5968]

yeah, the Audi manual even says to make sure the reservoir isn’t full because they tell you to do it the way you did

[@MrScotttruong]

hi, where are you located? I have a 2022 S6 and when the brake pads are wet or moist due to humidity (usually in the morning), it makes a grunting sound when coming to a stop. Do you recommend changing the brake pads from Audi to a different pads? if so what brand of pad would recommend? thanks.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

I'm in the SF Bay area. Sorry I don't have enough experience with stress pad brands. I'm using EBC yellow staff for street but I don't feel it's better or worse than stock pads.

[@MrScotttruong]

@@stevenstrackdays2687 , thanks for getting back to me. With the EBC yellow pads, do hear a noise (grunting sound) when come to a slow stop? I am looking at EBC brand. Thank you.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

No I don't. I only hear noise with Carbotech racing pads which are not supposed to be used for street.

[@MrScotttruong]

@@stevenstrackdays2687 unfortunately EBC yellow pads don't carry my current make (2022 Audi S6 Prestige model); Do you know where I can find alternative pads? The OEM pads do make a grunting noise when (wet or high humidity) coming to a stop. I really want to change out these OEM pads. Too bad you are not in the East Coast or I will pay you to do my brakes :). Any suggestion on alternative brake pads for the front? Thank you.

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

I really want to help but never used other street pads except for stock and EBC 😅. It's mostly dry and no rain here in the bay area so I don't know if humidity weather makes a difference. Let me know if you find great pads.

[@JaegerOmega]

What tool do.you have to electronically release the parking brake?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

A 3rd party diagnostic tool which I mentioned in the video. I got on Amazon.

[@switchyard]

Do you recommended replacing brake pad wear sensor?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Yes for street. It's under $20 if you find a third party one.

[@sc225]

don't this car have elec. power brake

[@danm9683]

If you mean the electric ebrake then yes, watch from 1:54 through 3:10 for how he released them - worked perfectly for my 2017 a4 as well the exactly same way. You can hear the motor running them back, and also the caliper should go back in smoothly, if there's resistance it's not back in and don't force it.

[@mehavfigetwehmineed]

I just let the handbrake off with some bricks under the tyres 😅

[@RMcG246]

NICE HOW PLANNED THE VIDEO IS FOR NICE CLEAN BOLT REMOVAL HAHAHAAA TRY TRY THAT ON A CAR ACTUALLY OUTSIDE!!!

[@maurice7433]

S5 gang here. Great tutorial. Also why in gods name is your audi this filthy!!!!!!! ????

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

Went on tracks... Tons of Brake dust. Easily being overheated.

[@BMH1965]

No.

[@ersichris5587]

May I ask the OBD tool？ Does it have all inspection reset function？

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

I bought this one www.amazon.com/dp/B07WD9B7GR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_A5M16PAJ7TM4JYKRE5SJ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[@trilla252]

Can you use any odb scanner or do you need a specific one for Audi?

[@stevenstrackdays2687]

I don't really know. If you already got one, just try it. If not, just buy one which supports Audi.

[@JaidenStylezTV]

Cant i just retract manually? ​@@stevenstrackdays2687