Monday, September 8, 2014

2010 - 2014 Audi A4 B8 Brake Pad and Rotor replacement

Replace Front Disc Brake Pads and Rotors
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Audi A4 Quattro B8

Tools needed:
Large C-clamp
21MM Socket, 2 Inch extension, breaker bar, ratchet
T30 Torx screwdriver or bit (use the one in the trunk toolkit)
Screwdrivers or pry tool
Large rubber mallet
Brake Cleaner Spray
PB Blaster penetrating oil
Disc Brake Quiet/lube (comes with the brake pad set but you may need more)

Parts Installed:
2 Brake Rotors from Autozone: Duralast 45600 $33.99 each
Brake Pad set from Advance Auto Parts:
Akebono Euro Ceramic Brake Pads with Sensor EUR1322 $81.99

Total Cost: $149.97 vs. Dealer $650

Only issues I had were removing the outboard pads. They are glued to the caliper at the factory, which meant I needed to really pry them off. I ended up using a c-clamp to pry them off.

Also the passenger side rotor was stuck on, but after some PB Blaster penetrant oil, it came off with a couple whacks with a rubber mallet.

See the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i00ZIJSOA8w

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