LightningFlash

I was trying to change my rear rotors this weekend on my 05 1.8t (245mm rotors) and I couldn't get the damn carrier bolts loose. First one I tried (the top, easier one) started to strip so I gave up. I searched here and some have said that the rotor can slide out without removing the carrier.

Can anyone confirm that this is possible?

Aarononymous

you really need a stubby 8mm & 3/8" breaker bar to bust them loose.

x1rider

and a breaker bar with extension. I bloodied my knuckles on the wheel well liner when they finally broke.
I tried but never managed to remove the rotor without removing the carrier.

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Audi Junkie

Rear calipers are pretty high maintenance. Better to take them off to properly service it.

All Wheel Driver

there was enough room to wiggle it out.
Pull the far side (away from the carrier) out first, then it comes out of the carrier.

BoostFrenzy

lol i did the same thing

Audi Junkie

the right direction? It's easy to confuse when it's facing toward you.

520

I did on my 3.0.

The Red October

The carrier bracket must come off. In order to do this, you'll have to modify a 8mm hex socket, or remove the shock bolt.

APD

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