How To Replace Brake Pad Clip Audi Q5 A4 A5 2008 - 2016 Best Method )

Audi A5 Brake Pad and Rotor replacement...requires the removal and replacement of the caliper retaining spring. Putting the Audi A5 caliper retaining clip back in place can be difficult. This video shows the best method for replacing the Audi A5 Brake Caliper retaining clip. The method is safer, and much easier than simply trying to force the spring on with your bare hands and a screw driver.

This front brake retaining clip replacement method can also be used on other Audi models including the Q5, A4, and various model years of the A5.

Always put safety first when working on your car. Use proper jack stands, and proper tools, Wear eye protection and protect your hands with gloves. Never crawl under a car supported only by a jack....MAKE SURE IT IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED WITH PROPER JACK STANDS on a level surface with wheels locked / blocked to ensure the vehicle does not roll while elevated.

If in doubt about any part of this process take the vehicle to a trained professional. Brakes are the most important part of your car. Your life and the life or others on the road depends on your car having fully functional safe brakes, so do not take short cuts and be sure your brakes are repaired PROPERLY!

Tools and equipment needed to replace front brakes on Audi A4 are:

Jack to raise the vehicle
17mm socket with a long bar to remove the wheel bolts
13mm socket and ratchet to remove the two caliper bolts
Large flat blade screwdriver or leaver bar to remove retaining spring
Hammer to help remove the pads from the caliper
Large plyers/grips to push the caliper piston back in
Wire brush or file to clean the pad carrier
Brake cleaner solution
Brake grease
Small screwdriver or pick to help release the pad wear sensor plug
Large C Clamp / or Similar locking clamp device.

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