I just bought a 2013 s6 I've never had a German car so I had no idea about the air suspension, I really appreciate you going through this step by step and actually pointing that out because I was just going to jack it up and take the brake caliper off 😅 thanks for saving me thousands
@puprilla It wouldn't break just like that. However, it will cause premature wear over time. There are 4 level sensors, one at each wheel. If you lift the car up, the sensor will detect that the car is not level and add more air to the air spring in an attempt to make the car level. This will extend the air spring to maximum limit.
@@pnswg01 oh ok so when I go to the settings and turn it off it stops that? Good to know. I can tell this car is going to be fun to do light work on 😂 thanks for the video
@@pnswg01just got done doing my brakes in absolute record time😅 those two pins on the back that hold the break in was kind of hard to figure out but then I realized it's those steel clips on the back that you got to shove the back of the brake pad into first then it slides right into the pins. Thank u for your time making these videos
Very informative. Thank you so much, Patrick. I thought I needed to remove the strange bolts, which require a 5033 socket, and I've struggled to do that with my regular 10-point socket. I broke the bolts and went to an Audi dealer to purchase new ones. The guy in the parts department showed me the repair instruction and told me those bolts were not supposed to be removed to do the brake job. I should have watched your video first.
A great overview video. A few small points for those who care. Audi recommends replacing the caliper mounting bolts each time it is installed since they can stretch over time. Probably fine for most people to leave as-is, but just worth mentioning. Also, they do recommend replacing the 6 spring plates per caliper (the small discs). Audi official parts are stupidly overpriced, but you can find replacements from elsewhere for around $10 each. And I may have missed it, but did you replace the brake clip or reuse it?
Check the PR numbers on your label Steel Front Brakes LA = 320 mm. New Thickness=30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm. 1LJ = 345 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm. 1LP (Brembo) = 345 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm. 1LL, 1LF, 1ZK, FM0 = 356 mm. New Thickness = 34 mm. Wear Limit = 32 mm. 1LU (Brembo) = 400 mm. New Thickness = 38 mm. Wear Limit = 36 mm. 1LM, 1LX (Brembo Wave Design) = 390 mm. New Thickness = 36 mm. Wear Limit = 34 mm. Ceramic Front Brakes 1LW (Brembo) = 400 mm. New Thickness = 38 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified 1LN (Brembo) = 420 mm. New Thickness = 40 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified Steel Rear Brakes 1KW = 300 mm. New Thickness = 12 mm. Wear Limit = 10 mm. 2EA, 2EE = 330 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm. 1KY = 356 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm. 1KJ, 1KQ (Wave-Design) = 356 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm. Ceramic Rear Brakes 1KK, 1KU = 370 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified. Thanks for watching.
Outstanding video, Cerberus needs new brakes and I'm seriously considering doing them myself. i am a bit wary due to the extreme nature of the car(highly tuned, no speed limiter). I'll keep you posted !🤣
Hi Patrick, thanks for the great video. I have a strange situation that arose with my caliper. The metal part of the pad broke off and was rattling around in the little chamber until I took off the wheel. It's the little metal piece that sits on the spots you are greasing at 10:34 of your video. You can see the metal part is part of the pad at 10:46 of your video. Id like to send you some pictures to see what you think. Since you've taken these brakes apart before I'm wondering what use that metal part is? It's pretty badly damaged so I'd have to get a new one if I wanna replace it.
Not really. My S6 is pure stock (No modification whatsoever) The brand in the video is Power Stop Extreme. They work better than the one I remove with less brake dust. As you can see the ones I replace is still good. They were squeaking for some reason.
Check the PR numbers on your label Steel Front Brakes LA = 320 mm. New Thickness=30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm. 1LJ = 345 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm. 1LP (Brembo) = 345 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm. 1LL, 1LF, 1ZK, FM0 = 356 mm. New Thickness = 34 mm. Wear Limit = 32 mm. 1LU (Brembo) = 400 mm. New Thickness = 38 mm. Wear Limit = 36 mm. 1LM, 1LX (Brembo Wave Design) = 390 mm. New Thickness = 36 mm. Wear Limit = 34 mm. Ceramic Front Brakes 1LW (Brembo) = 400 mm. New Thickness = 38 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified 1LN (Brembo) = 420 mm. New Thickness = 40 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified Steel Rear Brakes 1KW = 300 mm. New Thickness = 12 mm. Wear Limit = 10 mm. 2EA, 2EE = 330 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm. 1KY = 356 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm. 1KJ, 1KQ (Wave-Design) = 356 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm. Ceramic Rear Brakes 1KK, 1KU = 370 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified. Thanks for watching.
Great video! Did the squeaking stop after replacing the pads? Did you had to replace the rotors as well? I was told you have to replace pads and rotors by some users and others just say to replace pads.
@@pnswg01 thanks. I always have the same noise with all S models that I have owned. My S6 rotors and pads look good but they are noisy. Audi dealers told me that’s because of the pad composition. The noise goes away after I washed the car or after a hard stop. But that is not practical.
I just bought a 2013 s6 I've never had a German car so I had no idea about the air suspension, I really appreciate you going through this step by step and actually pointing that out because I was just going to jack it up and take the brake caliper off 😅 thanks for saving me thousands
@puprilla It wouldn't break just like that. However, it will cause premature wear over time. There are 4 level sensors, one at each wheel. If you lift the car up, the sensor will detect that the car is not level and add more air to the air spring in an attempt to make the car level. This will extend the air spring to maximum limit.
@@pnswg01 oh ok so when I go to the settings and turn it off it stops that? Good to know. I can tell this car is going to be fun to do light work on 😂 thanks for the video
@@pnswg01just got done doing my brakes in absolute record time😅 those two pins on the back that hold the break in was kind of hard to figure out but then I realized it's those steel clips on the back that you got to shove the back of the brake pad into first then it slides right into the pins. Thank u for your time making these videos
Very informative. Thank you so much, Patrick. I thought I needed to remove the strange bolts, which require a 5033 socket, and I've struggled to do that with my regular 10-point socket. I broke the bolts and went to an Audi dealer to purchase new ones. The guy in the parts department showed me the repair instruction and told me those bolts were not supposed to be removed to do the brake job. I should have watched your video first.
Thanks for watching. Sorry about the broken bolts.
A great overview video. A few small points for those who care. Audi recommends replacing the caliper mounting bolts each time it is installed since they can stretch over time. Probably fine for most people to leave as-is, but just worth mentioning. Also, they do recommend replacing the 6 spring plates per caliper (the small discs). Audi official parts are stupidly overpriced, but you can find replacements from elsewhere for around $10 each. And I may have missed it, but did you replace the brake clip or reuse it?
Super helpful, thank you! Just to learn where the data sticker is so I can follow the proper repair manual procedure was awesome.
Thanks for watching. I try to make my instructional videos a step above the rest with the best views possible.
Check the PR numbers on your label
Steel Front Brakes
LA = 320 mm. New Thickness=30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm.
1LJ = 345 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm.
1LP (Brembo) = 345 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm.
1LL, 1LF, 1ZK, FM0 = 356 mm. New Thickness = 34 mm. Wear Limit = 32 mm.
1LU (Brembo) = 400 mm. New Thickness = 38 mm. Wear Limit = 36 mm.
1LM, 1LX (Brembo Wave Design) = 390 mm. New Thickness = 36 mm. Wear Limit = 34 mm.
Ceramic Front Brakes
1LW (Brembo) = 400 mm. New Thickness = 38 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified
1LN (Brembo) = 420 mm. New Thickness = 40 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified
Steel Rear Brakes
1KW = 300 mm. New Thickness = 12 mm. Wear Limit = 10 mm.
2EA, 2EE = 330 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm.
1KY = 356 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm.
1KJ, 1KQ (Wave-Design) = 356 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm.
Ceramic Rear Brakes
1KK, 1KU = 370 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified.
Thanks for watching.
Outstanding video, Cerberus needs new brakes and I'm seriously considering doing them myself. i am a bit wary due to the extreme nature of the car(highly tuned, no speed limiter). I'll keep you posted !🤣
Thanks for watching. Be careful with all that power.
@@pnswg01 No Sir, THANK YOU!!! You inspire CONFIDENCE.
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196NM for the two bolts, correct?
Great video, may i know where did you put the jack stand? is it under the lower arm bushing?
@@callmelubo No, under the subframe close to where the control arm connects. NOT under the control arm.
Hi Patrick, thanks for the great video. I have a strange situation that arose with my caliper. The metal part of the pad broke off and was rattling around in the little chamber until I took off the wheel. It's the little metal piece that sits on the spots you are greasing at 10:34 of your video. You can see the metal part is part of the pad at 10:46 of your video. Id like to send you some pictures to see what you think. Since you've taken these brakes apart before I'm wondering what use that metal part is? It's pretty badly damaged so I'd have to get a new one if I wanna replace it.
Appreciate the content. I have to do my front rotors/pads on my S6 sometime soon. Any recommendations on brands?
Not really. My S6 is pure stock (No modification whatsoever)
The brand in the video is Power Stop Extreme. They work better than the one I remove with less brake dust. As you can see the ones I replace is still good. They were squeaking for some reason.
EBC Red Stuff
Is Skimming mandatory before replacing the pads?
If your rotors have groves in it. YES. Cut / Skim them if within tolerance or replace them.
how many mm are the iron discs ??
And from which reliable site can it be obtained??
Check the PR numbers on your label
Steel Front Brakes
LA = 320 mm. New Thickness=30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm.
1LJ = 345 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm.
1LP (Brembo) = 345 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = 28 mm.
1LL, 1LF, 1ZK, FM0 = 356 mm. New Thickness = 34 mm. Wear Limit = 32 mm.
1LU (Brembo) = 400 mm. New Thickness = 38 mm. Wear Limit = 36 mm.
1LM, 1LX (Brembo Wave Design) = 390 mm. New Thickness = 36 mm. Wear Limit = 34 mm.
Ceramic Front Brakes
1LW (Brembo) = 400 mm. New Thickness = 38 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified
1LN (Brembo) = 420 mm. New Thickness = 40 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified
Steel Rear Brakes
1KW = 300 mm. New Thickness = 12 mm. Wear Limit = 10 mm.
2EA, 2EE = 330 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm.
1KY = 356 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm.
1KJ, 1KQ (Wave-Design) = 356 mm. New Thickness = 22 mm. Wear Limit = 20 mm.
Ceramic Rear Brakes
1KK, 1KU = 370 mm. New Thickness = 30 mm. Wear Limit = Not Specified.
Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for this
Thanks for watching.
Great video! Did the squeaking stop after replacing the pads? Did you had to replace the rotors as well? I was told you have to replace pads and rotors by some users and others just say to replace pads.
No squeaking with the new pads. Rotor was good. Car had only 56,000 miles. The pads was good too. Not sure why the were squeaking.
@@pnswg01 thanks. I always have the same noise with all S models that I have owned. My S6 rotors and pads look good but they are noisy. Audi dealers told me that’s because of the pad composition. The noise goes away after I washed the car or after a hard stop. But that is not practical.
@@redwolf76 I've never had a noise issue for some reason between an A6 and 2
S6's.. I'm using EBC Red Stuff pads with drilled and slotted rotors
Nice car!!!
Love that he's doing it in slippers 😂
In the comfort of my temperature control garage. Yeah! Technically in the house. LOL.
@@pnswg01 living the dream 😩
Lovely thanks bro 👍🏿
a6 & a7 has a different system...different approach
Thanks for correcting that. I will correct the title.