DIY Brake Pads and Rotors 3.0T
01-14-2017, 08:34 AM
#41
With my other 2 Audi's I agree, my wheels were black. When I used to go to the car wash I would pull over and spray the wheels first, when I changed tires I would clean the wheels first and take them in my truck to be changed. When you see how they clean the rim to put on the (cheap Chinese) sticky weights it's a wonder they stick at all. Many times over the years we would see the glue where the new weight once was. I also park where I can reach it with my air hose and on the 2 other Audi's there would be a cloud of dust when I blew the brakes out with the air gun, but not on this vehicle for some reason. Before they put new tires on it recently I ran it threw the car wash, maybe that helped but the wheels never get black like the previous cars. When I did the front brakes I was very surprised that almost no dust blew off the calipers, maybe the change in pad material is why it wore the rotors out at 47K (or my wife's driving). The parts look different than in this thread too....
01-14-2017, 06:44 PM
#42
AudiWorld Member
Also, as in the case of my front rotors, the 4G0615301AF is a revision of the older part, the counterman said that it was a change in the part itself when I asked. Audi rotors are high carbon and can (on my A6 Avant and A4 B7) can sometimes hold up to 2 or 3 pad changes, let's see an aftermarket rotor do that. On this A6 I admit that was not the case and they were shot at 47k. When you buy from the aftermarket or even a cheaper online OEM retailer (which I have done many times) you get whatever they have in stock, until their stock sells out. May not be as important to some as the price difference but I try to only use OEM parts on my Audi and brakes are no different. The thread turned into a "what brand of parts did you buy", BTW my '14 C7 3.0's pads and calipers look nothing like the one's in this thread, there must be a difference from earlier to later.
2013 model year 2.0TFSI has 320X30 mm rotor while 3.0TFSI has the same brake as 2014.
01-15-2017, 06:28 AM
#43
You would think that with the weight of the diesel it would get the bigger brakes...thanks.
02-21-2017, 06:29 PM
#44
AudiWorld Newcomer
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry to resurrect this old thread. Need to replace my front brakes on my 2013 A6 3.0T. I downloaded the factory manual and it says that to remove the guide pins requires a 9mm triple square (versus normal hex). Can anyone confirm if this is true?
Here is the special tool referenced in the factory manual:
https://audi.snapon.com/SpecialTools...temid=16310009
Here is the special tool referenced in the factory manual:
https://audi.snapon.com/SpecialTools...temid=16310009
02-21-2017, 08:13 PM
#45
AudiWorld Super User
I used a regular 9mm hex on my guide pins. It was a long nose on a 3/8" socket.
If you are replacing the rotors, you will need a 21mm or 13/16" socket for the carrier bolts.
Other tools sizes I have from my notes are 7.5mm - 9/32" and T30 Torx. I don't remember what I used them on. I was planning on posting a write up and wrote the numbers down.
If you are replacing the rotors, you will need a 21mm or 13/16" socket for the carrier bolts.
Other tools sizes I have from my notes are 7.5mm - 9/32" and T30 Torx. I don't remember what I used them on. I was planning on posting a write up and wrote the numbers down.
03-09-2017, 04:31 PM
#46
AudiWorld Member
In r1Racer excellent write-up he mentioned that he didn't remove the carriers off the rears when replacing his rotors. Has anyone else tried that? I would love not to have to remove those, they sound like a PITA to get tourqed back on.
Last edited by Dskvid; 03-09-2017 at 04:51 PM.
03-09-2017, 06:46 PM
#47
AudiWorld Super User
It was just before my exhaust installation so I had them loosen the bolts and apply a coat of never seize. No problem after that.
03-13-2017, 03:38 AM
#48
AudiWorld Senior Member
Thread Starter
No you do not remove the carrier on the rears in the 3.0. The rotor can be removed with it in place.
06-07-2017, 11:58 AM
#49
AudiWorld Super User
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 3,073
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just did this.
Make sure you have a 9mm hex head socket. I thought I was good as I own multiple sets, but none of them came with a 9mm.
My caliper carrier bolts required a 21mm socket, not the 22mm mentioned in the original write-up.
Thanks for the great how-to!
Make sure you have a 9mm hex head socket. I thought I was good as I own multiple sets, but none of them came with a 9mm.
My caliper carrier bolts required a 21mm socket, not the 22mm mentioned in the original write-up.
Thanks for the great how-to!
06-14-2017, 03:55 PM
#50
AudiWorld Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi, I am doing my front brake right now on my 2012 Audi A6 and I am having hell of time taking out the front calipers. Is it necessary to take out the 9mm bolts in order for the calipers to come out. I saw a video on youtube and the person did not remove the 9mms. Thanks in advance!