Replace the Front Brake Pads and Rotors on a 2012-2018 Audi A6 C7

[@Follows_Jesus]

This has to be the most informative, quickest "how to do yourself" video ive ever seen... Thank you soo much

[@mikechambers1576]

This video was absolutely perfect. Great description too. I watched it and changed my brakes and rotors with no issue. Thanks for posting this.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@kameronnelson5092]

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[@crewriver7956]

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[@kameronnelson5092]

@Crew River Thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service :D Appreciate it !!

[@crewriver7956]

@Kameron Nelson You are welcome :)

[@JMwraps]

Thank you so much, I could not for the life of me find the size of the bolts for the calipers, and I was convinced it was bigger than a 10mm. Amazing descriptions, thank you so much!

[@tonysyracuse1637]

I watched a lot of videos on this topic, and this was by far the best and most accurate. My 2016 A6 now has smooth brakes. Thanks!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Tony Syracuse glad the video helped thank you for watching!

[@MrDutchentre]

Can you tell me what brakes and rotors you purchase? Thanks

[@HDrive60]

@@MrDutchentre my pads were like new and had no uneven wear, so I re-used them. Usually I don't do that. The rotors were Brembo from RockAuto. They were about $220 for the pair two years ago. Fit perfectly. Hope this helps. BTW, the dealer wanted $1300 for front pads and rotors!!!!

[@artaviusferguson4985]

@@HDrive60 The dealer wants 1500 for front brakes and rotors on my 2018 Audi A6 seems like robbery

[@-ewen]

Excellent in depth video. Many thanks from Scotland

[@JasonOBrienThinksHeCan]

Doing my 2014 A7 this weekend, this video has helped with prepping for the job. Thank you

[@TheSteelerFan58]

I normally don’t comment on videos, but your demonstration was absolutely perfect. I didn’t think I could do it before watching you, and I just both wheels today. You probably saved me $1,500.00. If those likes indicate other people who did this themselves instead of taking it to a shop, you have saved us $1.8 million collectively 😮 God Bless

[@darthnatas953]

My car is 2016 A6 3.0 with the same wheels shown in the video. My rotors are 356mm. You need a 9mm ALLEN socket for the slide pin bolts. I missed that in the video the first time, and my set didn't have this size. Also The torx is T-45. My original rotors warped with 26K miles, and I just installed Centric High Carbon Plain 125 rotors and Centric Posi-Quiet Semi-Metallic Pads, and everything is smooth now. Thank you so much sir for posting this excellent video. Everything spot on.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching!

[@hensleyTN]

Perfect KZbin how-to video. No wasted time editorializing

[@tguanciale]

I would like to reiterate another persons comment- “This video was absolutely perfect. Great description too. I watched it and changed my brakes and rotors with no issue.” This video was great and super helpful!!! Thanks for posting this.

[@paulretlewski8068]

Great video and it matched up with my 356mm rotors (except for the T45 as mentioned in the comments) the one thing I found out is the that the sensor has a silver metal U shaped clip that keeps the sensor snug in the pad. If the clip is missing the sensor will not be tight and will cause the BRAKE light to come on. Sometimes it sticks to the old pad and sometimes the new sensors are missing it. BUT it is necessary.

[@adamsebastian3556]

Thank you for sharing this excellent how-to video!

[@jaes8173]

Great video! Currently my breaks don't need to be changed but the last guy who did them used a really cheap brand and they are squeaking like crazy. No service light is on, but my question is if I change the front pads and sensors will I still need a scan tool? I don't have one

[@UtahLapBand]

Thanks, great video, after reinstalling my brakes, the pedal would go nearly to the floor. I bled the system twice, and it still had excessive travel. If I pump the brakes it starts to stiffen back up and act normal but then again 15 seconds of driving, excessive pedal travel againnearly to the floor. Any suggestions?

[@daviddebuhr8995]

Great video. One comment, I usually try to keep the grease off of the new pad surfaces. Probably not a big deal and gets burned off quickly.

[@TheT1r1]

Thanks for the video. Felt super confident going in but unfortunately stripped the T40 bolt and didn’t get a chance to finish the job lol

[@nestoramaral4425]

Hey bro very good video although even when I followed your steps thoroughly somehow when I installed the new brakes and my wheels the rim hits on the calipers I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, it would seem that the new brake pads are too thick but I made sure to get the right ones. Would really appreciate some help

[@MichaelSmith-mm3fd]

Great video. I thought this was impossible to do without a VDS computer to retract the pistons.

[@carllamkin1679]

Thank you for this video it really helped me out it was very clear and understandable

[@TheMoodms]

hey i have a Question, i have an Audi A8 3.0 supercharge 2013, is is the same break pad as in the A6 Video ? and this is my first time changing the rotor, do you recommend i change the rotor after only changing my front twice and my rear once ? for all 4 ? and what sizes of breaks do i use ? also do we change the wire sensor of wire fluid in every break pad change ? thank you !

[@fdt7126]

Did you put the brake system to service mode???? or not necessary!!!

[@juanmoreno5187]

Hey my break light is on saying break pads do you know if it will turn off when I change the breaks or does it need to be rest it with something.?? Thanks

[@michaelzera9361]

Excellent video - liked and subscribed. The rotors on your link are not available online. Can you suggest a good rotor for my 2016 A6 Prestige?

[@PotatosPotatoes]

Nice video! Any advice on where to put jack stands on my A6? I noticed it has the weird jack point and no place for a stand.

[@PotatosPotatoes]

@Conan Fox Nope

[@hiddeelbers78]

@@PotatosPotatoes check your owers manual

[@hiddeelbers78]

@@PotatosPotatoes It tells you what your jank points are.

[@PotatosPotatoes]

@@hiddeelbers78 Jack points, yes. Jack stands, no.

[@hiddeelbers78]

@@PotatosPotatoes why would a jank point not be good for jank stands

[@precisionbay6899]

What year did audi require the obd2 caliper maintenance mode decompression tool for jobs?

[@RJ-lk5pj]

Outstanding instructions. I was wonder if all Audi rotors and brakes are generally like this ? we have 2016 q5 3.0T- so this helped tremendously. I’ve Done brakes on my Jaguar & Honda.. but Audi is next up. Best video instruction wise I’ve seen without any confusion or misguidance.

[@kylet3589]

The 2016 q5 is different in front but same for rears across all b8 chassis and c7 i believe all use 330mm rear rotor amd similar if not same calipers B8.5 Q5 i believe has brembo option for 3.0T which is super easy to change pads - just pull pin and slide them out no need to remove caliper Some 2.0 Q5s have the B8/B8.5 A4 style caliper

[@nighthawkviper6791]

No. The rears you need to have an OBDEleven and VAGCOM to use the Audi - Specific software to release the electronic parking brake while doing the rear brake pads. You have to find someone who has the computer or an Audi Dealer to do the rear pads. LMAO Nobody online seems to actually own a new Audi and had to repair the rear pads because that's EXACTLY what you have to do.

[@RJ-lk5pj]

@@nighthawkviper6791 Yes, great information. I have one.

[@gulisrar289]

Thank you so much, great video and proffessional job done. Much better when u do the job urself than paying to get it done. I also use stove spray paint on certain bits to prevent rust and give the caliper a new look or caliper paint.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I agree it’s better to do it yourself. Thank you for watching!

[@paultuminski6245]

Thanks for the video it made it ease to disassemble and put it back together. Question. I compared the new pads with the one on the car and it looks like the one on the car still have some life. They are about 3/4 thick compared to the new once. In other words, there is about 1/4 wear and sensor start showing needs new pads. Sensor still in good condition, no wear, Plante of pads before touching the sensor. Any suggestions why sensor is telling to change pads when there is still a lot of material on the pads?

[@ibymunir1814]

same

[@JohnKaufmann]

Very thorough and well recorded. Superb!!!

[@HowtoAutomotive]

John Kaufmann thank you and thank you for watching!

[@ScrewyLuie73]

I replaced the pads and rotors on my 2016 A6 2.0 using same procedures you’ve shown. Now I have a strange pedal. Seams to travel to far before stoping at certain speeds. Sometimes it’s short, but sometimes it’s long travel before stopping. I even flushed fluid. Still the same. Any ideas of what the issue is?

[@MrDutchentre]

Ceramic or Metallic? Can anyone suggest what replacement pads and rotors for a 2013 A6 3.0T? He mentioned in the video that the guy raced his car so I don’t know if I need the same rotors and pads that he used. I also found no link below to the pads and rotors that he used. Thanks

[@PaulLavender]

Super video. A model for other posters. Thanks so much.

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you!

[@kyleforrest7111]

With the rattle clip going back in does it just sit on top or do you have to tuck in the prongs ?

[@MrDutchentre]

It just sits. I’m sure you figured it out by now. I had the same question yesterday when changing a bearing on my 2013 A6. Cheers!

[@r6racer53]

Absolutely brilliant video, but I have an A7 and wondering if they are different?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

I’m not sure if the part numbers are the same but the process is the same. Thank you for watching!

[@acethetoolman1537]

@@HowtoAutomotive It is exactly the same for the A7

[@abu9357]

It may be that the only thing i ever appreciatet with this car was that it was riding quietly. I watched your awesome vid, took on the Mission an changed both brakes and now i have a really weird noise. It starts at around 40 km/h and just gets louder. Like a helicopter noise. Friend who help me said it will eventually go away but hasn't after 2000 km drive 😭

[@kckrol85]

Always provide the exact year model and trim you are working on for reference

[@nicke4976]

How were the rears? Did you have to use a push and twist tool?

[@actender123]

Great video, is an Audi allroad 2017 similar in nature?

[@VaiComDeus89]

What size rotors are these? 356mm or 345/330mm...what thickness is it?

[@sergiomartinsgois2220]

do we need to replace fluid brakes after all ?

[@johnbarnes7716]

Nice Vid Brian.

[@gregjones8501]

Keep the videos coming Brian I really appreciate the knowledge you share! I have a customer coming in for a front brake job on an Audi Q5 2015 model. I’m a Honda tech by trade but I dibble and dab on other models and I really want to become more familiar with European vehicles. Of course I don’t know where to order parts or which parts are the best to use on these cars. So after watching this I’m gonna give it a try! As far as labor goes I charge 50/hr what’s a good price? Fair to me and my customer..

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Gregory Jones if I’m doing side work are usually charge around 50 bucks. And also make a little bit on the parts to.

[@mohassan3267]

hi on aud A7 does the front pads wear out faster than the rears ? or is it the opposite ?

[@davidspann2847]

Question I have a code on the Audi it says brake pads and now it won’t go away please help me

[@stephencannon3140]

The pilot tool is a life saver. Remove one lug stud insert the pilot tool....AKA “Tire Tree”. One or two tire trees should do the trick to keep the weight of the tire on the hub.

[@acethetoolman1537]

Do you have any information on how to fix a soft pedal. I already know about bleeding brakes and all that, but it seems there is something unique about Audi brakes. Any help is appreciated. I followed your video with great success, but my car is suffering from a soft pedal. No leaks, and bleed well, also flushed.

[@bbiancini]

I have the same issue as well. Followed the instructions (this is an excellent video) but for some reason my pedal is soft. I’ll try bleeding the brake lines.

[@wcho13yt]

Any suggestions?

[@jimmieellis2597]

I changed my pads and rotors on my a6 and it's making a grinding sound , any ideal what could it be?

[@MONTOD]

Very thorough, thanks! Confirms that I will pay the mechanic to do it lol

[@dukadecastro5381]

Great tutorial.

[@jdm.flair2020]

Very very good video. Thanks a lot

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Thank you for watching!

[@rojacob9532]

Do these use a rebuild kit?

[@xfanman]

Recommend inspecting and maybe replacing the caliper pin boots at the same time. They are inexpensive. If they fail and and bind the caliper pin, it will quickly wear down the brake pads. In the 1LF brakes for sure, the lower boot has a plastic insert. Just found mine had turned to powder and wasted about 4mm of the outside front brake pad due to bound pin. Guess what? No wear sensor on the OUTSIDE pad, lucky me happen to inspect and find the thin pad.

[@pollo24k]

So i don’t need a long hex bit to take the clippers off ?

[@workinghandsautomotiveands4104]

Brian your the man I did rotors and brakes on a 09 Audi s5 a couple weeks ago

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Working Hands Automotive nice that’s a fun car!!

[@andrewcarpenski616]

Looking to find out if i can use a6 caliper on an a8

[@johnburk1640]

I’m doing this same job on a 2016 A6 and it appears to be the same, but when I called Audi they told me 55 Nm on the caliper pins. Any insight?

[@patrickoneill9650]

Great concise video thank you :) well done

[@innocentjrnwafor7673]

Great video champ very descriptive/ informative. What type of scan tool do you use?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Innocentjr Nwafor I use the Autel 908 scanner or the Snap-on Verus.

[@giosal8822]

My Audi A7 has 32K miles, and current brakes don't shimmy or shake, but Brake Pad light came on. Is it crazy to just replace the pads, but not change or even machine the existing rotors?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Actually it’s done quite often and about 50% a time you have no issues squeaks or anything.

[@giosal8822]

@@HowtoAutomotive Thanks much for the reply, Brian! Same Bendix front pads ordered and on the way from your Amazon link ... GREAT vid BTW, perfect pace.

[@pteamg]

Great Video, very informative, I have SQ5, the front calipars & rotors look identical, just subscribed to your channel

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Paul They probably are exactly the same. Thank you for the sub and for watching!

[@pteamg]

Hi Brian will i need to change the sensor? Also will i need to use a scanner device to reset any items. Just saw your reply yes they look identical. Thanks mate! Im from australia.

[@UniversalCode9]

That was allot lol. Got damn you Audi 😂😂😂

[@locnload1]

Great Video

[@Trucker_Nic]

what s the name for those nice alloys?

[@nathanjohnson1771]

Excellent video! So quick question: if the brake wear light hasn't lit on the dash, is it okay to reuse the sensors?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

You can try but a lot of times when you pull them out of the old brake pads the connector breaks.

[@strictlyaudis7012]

Great vedio, I suggest using OBDeleven to contract the pistons instead of a clamp , other than that amazing stuff

[@ozer1980]

It can do that!? I recently got it and am going to do brakes this weekend

[@strictlyaudis7012]

Ozer Ercan yes OBDeleven can do a lot of stuff for you , which OBDeleven did you buy? Did you watch my KZbin vedio , it will show you how to do it. The wheel bearing vedio, watch it and share it if you find it helpful and good luck 👍

[@ozer1980]

@@strictlyaudis7012 thanks I looked it up and saw how to do it, I thought maybe fronts could be done as well but good to know for when I replaced the rear brakes.

[@koruki]

Great video. Great detail and awesome helpful tips

[@carybighound]

Nice

[@stephencannon3140]

Call it old school habit but I compressed the caliper piston with the Pad that was being removed. Does that same job but why risk marring the new pad face.

[@jlent103]

How many brake sensors does this car have ? Is it 1 per wheel?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Smookes I should be one per axle also one in the front one in the rear

[@jlent103]

How to Automotive 1 on the front driver side and 1 on the Rear driver side. Correct? -Thanks Keep up the good work with these high quality videos

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Smookes yes that it. Thank you for watching!

[@thatdudemoe9109]

This looks to be the exact same as the A7, no?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

It’s the same.

[@fouledout443]

When the rotor is stuck, smack the hammer on the face of the hub between the lug holes

[@jeffrey-nb2ny]

Where can I get me one of them flatbed screwdrivers? It looks similar to a flathead screwdriver. Would one of them work? lol lol

[@klausvonschmitto7508]

Not a criticism at all but my 2015 A6 calipers are very different. There's no clip/screw/cover assembly.

[@chriisgaming5512]

Those 21mm are screwed on by Thor

[@michaeldavis6260]

Do you need any special program to go into Brake Service mode?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

It’s not anything special except for your scan tool needs to talk to the vehicle. It’s not gonna be your average code reader that will do that though.

[@michaeldavis6260]

@@HowtoAutomotive so will that be VAGCOM? Is it needed just for rear or for all?

[@HowtoAutomotive]

Michael Davis VAGCOM will work. Snap-on or Autel will work as well.

[@kylet3589]

I have both vagcome amd xtool vag401 from Amazon and both have function to service brakes...there's a video with a polish guy with a b8 a4 who uses the xtool version to do it

[@jamesparker7706]

Wow Germans cars are definitely different now I kno why it cost so much to fix them

[@elbowtoe84]

It’s not a plastic screwdriver 😅