i am certified mechanic and you guys all do a common mistake when changing the rotors. You have to always clean the hub very well before installing a new rotor! Why? I will tell you now: The hub was all dirty and rusty and that makes the new rotor sits crooked on the hub and further may cause a slight vibration during spinning. Always clean the area on the hub where the rotor sits.
@karrupt487
3 жыл бұрын
What’s your shop lol I just bought a new a6 and don’t want anyone messing my baby up I’m located in mass if anyone knows any good mechanics
@BankroilMafia
Жыл бұрын
@@karrupt487 I am
@EvanTownsend
7 жыл бұрын
Hey maybe next time you could include the part where you remove the caliper
@BigDogDiagnostics
7 ай бұрын
was thinking the same thing
@DessertsRUsLtd
10 жыл бұрын
When I did this, I didn't have to remove the caliper bracket. I just slid the rotor out from the side of it. Probably easier overall removing the bracket but it's pretty simple to just slide it out with the bracket in place.
@jahyouth188
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Only one that was clear to understand and see clearly. Thamks
@APDTY
6 жыл бұрын
Roger Francis awesome thanks for watching!!
@72Disco1998
9 жыл бұрын
Hate to nit pick here but should you re grease those caliper pins?
@BigDogDiagnostics
7 ай бұрын
yes! This is a hack job..
@Dead-Goldstar
7 ай бұрын
Great video would be nice if you gave us the torque specs on the calliper brackets and pins when installing Im surprised you didn't put grease on the slider pins or spray brake cleaner on the rotors to clean off the protective coating on them
@MikeNeumann2011
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, APDTY!
@APDTY
11 жыл бұрын
If I remember correctly (This video was made more than 2 years ago :) ) the place where he had the brakes checked out measured the rotors and yes, they were too thin to turn down. These Audi's and other german cars have soft metal rotors that wear out fairly fast, it's common to replace rotors whenever doing brake pads on these cars.
@APDTY
12 жыл бұрын
If your rotors have a large lip on them, the old pads might be getting stuck on the rotor? You may need to use a screwdriver or small pry bar to force the pads in a little bit before they will slide off the rotor.
@APDTY
12 жыл бұрын
The job can be done by removing the 21mm bolts only, it just makes it more difficult to install the pads. at 2:15 in the video you can see the larger bolts, those are what hold the entire caliper/bracket assembly to the steering knuckle.
@julieniedzialkowski7388
11 жыл бұрын
Lube the pins and the pad sliding areas!
@risker8302
13 жыл бұрын
thanks a lot for the video. My 08 a6 just hit 67k and i am getting concerned what typically happens with these cars once they get up in the mileage. where are you located and do u specialize on Audi's? I believe it may be time for some new rotors and pads. I would like to ask u a question as well if you could send me a message. thanks brian.
@Katiebug2279
8 жыл бұрын
Just a thank you for the video. God bless you all Barry Klempel @family
@davidmaldonado1470
Жыл бұрын
I have a 2008 Audi a6 I’m gonna try thiyself. Anything else I should watch out for?
@RV-yg7dt
8 жыл бұрын
I have a 2005 A6 4.2 Quattro. Cant get the caliper off the rotor. Cant compress the piston so do I take the bracket off first? Seems the video skipped past the bracket part straight to the T40 bolt removal.
@keigorjai01
10 жыл бұрын
I am sorry, I just saw the link. thank you and have a good day. =)
@tulaconalas
9 жыл бұрын
It helps a lot to put anti seizure lub on the rotor seat.
@medicaremastersofconnecticut
12 жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 Audi A6 Avant 3.0 Quatro with 340,000 miles on it. that's why I'm trying to learn how to fix it myself. Thanks for the video. Does this apply to my car? Also, the Tie Rods inner and outer and sleeve?
@raj-cr4nl
7 жыл бұрын
Nothing cleaned, nothing lubed. Yikes.
@oliverjan3070
2 жыл бұрын
WOW Can't wait to do my too
@lilicep06
12 жыл бұрын
Great Video would love to learn and see more to further my A6 projects!!
@ari-pekkalaitinen1046
10 жыл бұрын
thanx for the video. I´m trying to do that tomorrow. :)
@APDTY
12 жыл бұрын
@shermanr6 Good Point, but technically you should never have to add brake fluid to the car, they engineer the car so that when the pads get thin enough, the brake fluid level drops to a certain point and and the brake fluid level sensor will detect the fluid low, and trigger the "Brake" light on the dash, thus indicating your pads are low. the only time the car will ever lose brake fluid, is if there is a serious problem and you actually have a brake fluid leak somewhere.
@APDTY
12 жыл бұрын
You do not need to worry about the parking brake system when working on the front brakes, the parking brake (hand-brake) only applies pressure to the rear brakes.
@GG-qv4ei
6 жыл бұрын
Auto parts direct to you. What about the bleeding process? Don’t you need to do that as well ? Thanks
@indyz12
12 жыл бұрын
get the next size up TX bit and smash it on with a mallet so it it stuck in there. Use a good quality bit, you dont want it breaking in there!. Spray lots of penetrating oil like GT85 or Plusgas where the bolt meets the caliper bracket. Then after a few seconds, use a breaker bar to try and crack the bolt open. Make sure you are undoing it the right way, its easy to be mistaken if you are doing it looking at the caliper with the nut behind the caliper!
@trevorcurran7426
6 жыл бұрын
Great Video really helpful thank you
@APDTY
6 жыл бұрын
Trevor Curran thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!!
@pedrotalavera3541
8 жыл бұрын
I've been using the vise grip pliers to push the piston for about 30 years. My boss called me the visegrip kid...
@1028cartman
10 жыл бұрын
Nice video ! I need to know how to remove headlites and tailites to change bulbs on that very same car thanks a bunch
@APDTY
11 жыл бұрын
Yes, we only did the fronts in this video.
@paulbryan1969
11 жыл бұрын
Sorry posted on wrong clip, this guy does know what he is doing, sorry chap
@jeremybarbee6639
6 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@perlfather
11 жыл бұрын
Very good, however, the step showing the removal of the caliper bracket is missing. I assume the bolts for this are obvious.
@APDTY
11 жыл бұрын
No, problem. Thanks for the follow up comment! Removed the old comment.
@orocovis1000
12 жыл бұрын
Just replaced my rear brakes needed bad. Have about 50% life span on front brakes. Pad warning light keeps coming on and off. Mechanic can't get the warning light to stay off. Do you think that the light would come on when there is still 50% life left on front pads? Thanks .
@AstonDBS18
11 жыл бұрын
great nice vid shows everything you do now does this work for audi a4 2007 b7 model? i have the same caliper as the one in the vid thanks =]
@APDTY
12 жыл бұрын
@orocovis1000 The light should not be coming on if you still have that much brake pad life remaining. If something is wrong with the brake fluid sensor, that could cause the brake warning light to flickr, or if the level is right at the edge of the "low" line.
@aqt9127
7 жыл бұрын
question. i have a 2006 a6 quattro. C6 3.2L tyvm for this video so now i can do this . but theres 2 diff rotor sizes it seems for my car . do you know which size my model is??
@APDTY
13 жыл бұрын
@kolio1977 The rear brakes were actually okay on this car, unfortunately it may be a while until we are able to make a video on it.
@ilyasarsu4175
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you beautiful human 😊
@stephencasciola4045
5 жыл бұрын
Just ordered a new spindle from used car parts need to change the rotor but the t-30 rotor bolt is stripped. Any suggestions?
@crossphaded
8 жыл бұрын
You also forgot to mention the bedding process after installing the new pads, otherwise great DIY video!
@freestyleskyline
4 жыл бұрын
If calipers aren't removed you don't "need" to bleed brakes, unless fluid is black
@erickbren8702
6 жыл бұрын
Hi! nice video so there are 2 x 7mm allen caliper bolts and 2 x 21mm regular hex bolts. do you happen to know the torque that they come with? thanks!
@macmini4568
6 жыл бұрын
Hi, my eBahn manual says to use 190Nm of torque for the front brake carrier, and 30Nm for the caliper pins
@casaborg
6 жыл бұрын
Hi , the tiny bolt that holds the disc in place, whats the measure of it? Dont have it mine thanks
@fridthjofsimonsen8108
2 жыл бұрын
It should be compressed from when you took the caliper off..? Bro what are you saying
@jddinehart
12 жыл бұрын
Nice vid! I couldn't find u on facebook
@bakerjf
9 жыл бұрын
Gee, when I did this job the caliper didn't magically remove itself after the pins were removed. Huh...
@rtstar917
8 жыл бұрын
I just tried doing this and after the caliper magically removing itself I got lost. had to give up cause I'm no mechanic.
@APDTY
8 жыл бұрын
+Robbie Starkey After removing the allen bolts the calliper will slide, physically off. You can see the reverse of this at 6:44. No magic required.
@rtstar917
8 жыл бұрын
+Auto Parts Direct To You so I got the two caliper bolts off and the caliper would not come off. It could be because mine is a 2007. If you have any advice please let me know.
@APDTY
8 жыл бұрын
+Robbie Starkey The missing video clip here is a common procedure for removing any brake caliper. As the brake pads and rotor wear together, they begin to make grooves and form a lip from the friction contact. To overcome the wear pattern you will have to push back the caliper piston slightly. You can do this by inserting a flat head screwdriver between the brake pad and rotor, thru the caliper opening. Prying them apart just a few millimeters to overcome the wear pattern to remove the caliper.
@rtstar917
8 жыл бұрын
+Auto Parts Direct To You I just did what you said and it worked. Thanks for the advice!
@Filmschneider
10 жыл бұрын
Super - danke
@sirsubliminal
12 жыл бұрын
Is this something you can do yourself? What about the electronic handbrake system? You never showed how you released it?
@nickiemariee
12 жыл бұрын
2000 A6 Quattro 4.2 dual piston caliper. 7 mm allen bolt is completely rounded all four (left and right) are exactly the same. I tried 7 mm and a T-45. Then I had 3 other guys look and there is absolutely no tooling or any evidence of it. Is it possible that I have to remove the 21 mm bolts instead? The slider "bolts" are a dead end so I have to find another way to replace the rotors. There is also a couple of torx bolts holding the outside caliper. They are bigger than a T-50. Please help!
@yvenskylebrun
9 жыл бұрын
do the pads have to come from an audi dealer or can I get after market ones for my 06 audi a6 3.2. and also will the light turn off automatically when I replace the pads?
@tulaconalas
9 жыл бұрын
+Yvensky Lebrun as long as you have the part number, you can buy them on your own, the light will go off if you put the matching part with the brake sensor (brake pad with cable). DO NOT use any type of lubricant on friction surface.
@APDTY
11 жыл бұрын
If you have the same style calipers, then everything else should be the same, Thanks!
@guccimoochi1184
11 жыл бұрын
so this is only for fron calipers?
@dewaynejay1032
2 жыл бұрын
What size is that rotor?
@wizkid01
12 жыл бұрын
but then how would you clean up the caliper bracket and grease the slider bolts?
@m_s916
6 жыл бұрын
EPB brake caliper use???
@michaeltatham4307
6 жыл бұрын
the EPB is only attached to the rear calipers, I just did the rear brakes on my 2010 A6.
@jimmymangat9296
8 жыл бұрын
where did you lift and support the car? please answer.
@APDTY
8 жыл бұрын
+jimmy mangat You can find this info in your owners manual, searching 'how to change a tire' will outlining the jack mounting points
@theflyinggauntlet
6 жыл бұрын
Uhm, what happened to the caliper? You didn't show how you removed it. Mine is totally stuck.
@spawn_mateo
9 жыл бұрын
You not cleaning nothing ! Not using any lube even glue like loctite job done ok but without cleaning and there is ate system if i am correct so u should use ate lube or something similar plus u shouldnt pres cylinder that way use proper tool and check dust cover and clean it snd lube it with ate ruber dot safe lubricant
@cameronwhite9074
9 жыл бұрын
when i changed my exhaust i was wondering if i could spray paint those as well , i jus made my rims gold nd i want them to match.. plus mom got the new volvo #NoFlexin
@APDTY
9 жыл бұрын
+Cameron White You can paint almost anything if you have the right paint, equipment and know how. Painting exhaust is not something i have seen much and the heat will have something to say about it.
@bludika
12 жыл бұрын
not a drop of brake grease used?
@alechirsch
12 жыл бұрын
I got as far as getting the two 7mm pins out but I can't get the caliper off the bracket. What am I doing wrong? Help!!!
@keigorjai01
10 жыл бұрын
May I ask where did you get the genuine Audi brake discs?
@APDTY
10 жыл бұрын
Auto Parts Direct To You has them, but they can only loo them up by VIN, call 1-866-770-2771 with the VIN and they can get the prices for you. These are not returnable as they are dealer parts, so make sure you know what you need for sure before ordering.
@josephc1148
10 жыл бұрын
do i need the vagcom to change the front pads, or is that just the rear?
@APDTY
10 жыл бұрын
We have not had a chance to get into the rear brakes on one of these cars yet but the VW/Audi service manual does call for diagnostic equipment for the rear parking brake (electromechanical Parking Brake). If you get into it and find out, please update this thread so we all know.
@grobb1996
9 жыл бұрын
Auto Parts Direct To You You need to disable the EPB or you will damage it. Like the jackass who changed the rear brakes on my fathers A6. It now has a terrible screech to it when you dis/engage the parking brake.
@hektikethnik
11 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video for the rear brakes? And are there any difficulties with replacing the rear rotors?
@APDTY
10 жыл бұрын
At this time we do not have a video on the rear brakes of this vehicle. As far as I know, the only thing different on some rear disc brakes is compressing the caliper piston. Sometimes a specialty tool is required to compress the piston. Also a diagnostic scan tool is specified in the vw/audi repair manual.
@viktorwerz
10 жыл бұрын
J
@72Disco1998
9 жыл бұрын
Knightmare Yeah the rear caliper is electronically controlled I believe.
@Ante_Knezevic
10 жыл бұрын
So basically if i want to change the pads all i have to do is unscrew those 2 allens..?
@APDTY
10 жыл бұрын
Take the bolts out, remove the clip, remove the caliper, compress the pistons, install pads, and reverse.
@Ante_Knezevic
10 жыл бұрын
Auto Parts Direct To You Ok, so i changed the pads BUT, when i was finishing screwing the allens on the caliper on the left side of the car, the caliper is still moving a little bit.. I screwed it pretty hard but the caliper is still like moving.. Is this normal? Thank you
@APDTY
10 жыл бұрын
Tomislav Zvonimir Yes the caliper should float as it must be able to move to slide and grab the rotor when the brake pedal is depressed and then release when the pedal is released.
@APDTY
12 жыл бұрын
@shermanr6 Touché! Very valid point :)
@shemmo
5 жыл бұрын
Always grease caliper pins with brake silicone grease.
@hp11208
13 жыл бұрын
cool
@OneManX
11 жыл бұрын
Thx
@jakinabrown8533
8 жыл бұрын
i own a audi a6 Quattro 1999 i need brakes and rotors i was wondering when buying the brake pads does it need to comes with a sensor? or no please help
@APDTY
8 жыл бұрын
+jakina brown Your vehicle came both ways, with and without sensor. I would remove yours, so you can match it up when purchasing new ones
@jakinabrown8533
8 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend going to a auto shop so they can do this or a dealership? I was planning on just going to auto zone telling them my make and model and getting my rotors and brakes that way like buying my own parts and having them put in
@deanwelsh5702
11 ай бұрын
The sliders should be greeted with copper slip .
@victorborisoff6891
20 күн бұрын
you skipped the part of removing caliper carrier
@michaela5646
7 жыл бұрын
take bolts out of caliper don't show that you have to wedge the caliper open so you can pull it off
@DeSoccerRefMan
5 жыл бұрын
What do YOU "Wedge the caliper" with? Screw driver, wood, ???
@raj-cr4nl
7 жыл бұрын
Hopefully you get the second brake job on this car so you get to mess with everything seized up from no lube
@arad2946
8 жыл бұрын
why not to touch the friction surface?
@APDTY
8 жыл бұрын
+Arad Dehestany It is good practice, keeping the braking contact surfaces clean of oils and dirt/debris will insure that the braking system will preform at peak performance.
@gmcarfreak
12 жыл бұрын
I would love to be a German Technician, im already a GM Technician
@JurisKankalis
6 жыл бұрын
Dude! The skip between support untightening and removal is worth not watching further.
@NaritasanStudios
Жыл бұрын
Rubber mallet would have been preferred
@APDTY
12 жыл бұрын
@jddinehart You can get there directly by going to facebook. com\apdty
@NastyMosquito
11 жыл бұрын
The video is GREAT!!!Thank you very much:) Could you give me some advise?I'm having big headache with front left brake-whar is ist?Is it safe to drive with this issue?Do you think I could fix it myself?Sorry to bother you but I've checked lots of forum and still no clue...Many thanks!! kzitem.info/news/bejne/y4WBz4SfimWTnIo
@alleycat3180
5 жыл бұрын
Wear gloves when u do this people
@Sodeepness
6 жыл бұрын
This guy is a joke
@Situation7748
6 жыл бұрын
clean the hub !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! shit, not a job !!
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