am_ver

I replaced my front brakes last year. Attached is the DIY with step by step instructions on replacing the brakes. This was my first time replacing the brakes on any car. I feel good and proud having done it myself.

I hope this helps the folks on this forum.

Mods ( if there is anyone listening): Can we please make this a sticky. I'll use r1racers 55k DIY thread and upload these instructions there if this is not made a sticky.

TimMoffett

Very cool! Thanks for posting this!!!

jants13

So from what I understand, there are three different setups for Front Brakes on the C6.. Anyone have any idea, which models are different? I believe there are two single piston breaks, and one possible double piston setup.

These instructions don't really match what I did on my 05 4.2L Quattro with Sports Package..

I undid 4 Torx bolts, and the caliper came in half. Made it easy to get the pads off. The little plastic covers simply cover some sort of a slider mechanism..

jeffry

Thanks Great Job!

zzz4

Great DIY, thanks. I tried to do it last weekend without getting a DIY instructions and came across the nasty surprise of the 7mm hex bolt. It was the only size I didn't have in my tool box (apparently, it's not a common size).

The brake pad replacement has been postponed till next weekend.

MainlandMig

the different set ups must be
3.2
4.2
and maybe 3.0?

not sure about pistons

the plastic cover should cover torx or hex bolts... the calipers dont split in half but u can wigle them off... easier to undo, redo, retorque 2 vs 4. my local dealer audi tech told me thats how its done.

pete107

Great post. The only suggestion i have is using this method http://youtu.be/mtsTJCRljAs when you have stuck rotors, works great. You may need to modified a bit. Also thanks for posting the the torque specs on the slide bolts, i counldn't find it anywhere.

beep-beep

wow the shinto music method really impressive.
I am confused about meaning of the second nut on the bolt. Would you elaborate why they put it?

thank

Eric5412

Probably to protect the threads of the bolt so there would be no trouble removing the bolt.

pete107

The second nut is not really necessary unless you're thinking about reusing the rotor. The nut closest to the rotor is used to minimize the damage to the surface of the rotor. In my situation I used one bolt, one nut, and one washer with a smaller diameter than the bolt because of space limitations. Other than the stuck rotors and maybe working the calipers off the rotors during disassembly, changing the front pads and rotors was pretty easy.