Audi Q5: Overview - Rear Brakes
Applies to all models

1 - Bolt
- 12 Nm
- Self-locking
- Replace after removing
2 - Parking Brake Motor
- Left Parking Brake Motor -V282-, Right Parking Brake Motor -V283-
3 - Seal
4 - Bolt
- 35 Nm
- Self-locking
- When loosening and tightening, counter-hold at guide pin
- Replace after removing
Note
Upper and lower bolt differ. For allocation. Refer to the Parts
Catalog.
5 - Spacer
6 - Brake Hose
Note
Do not twist it when installing
- Do not disconnect brake line when changing brake pads
- Make sure that retaining tabs are seated correctly in bracket.
7 - Brake Caliper
- Do not remove the brake hose when changing the brake pads.
- Brake Caliper, Servicing
- It is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper
8 - Brake Carrier with Guide Pins and Cap
- Supplied as an assembled replacement part with sufficient grease on
guide pins
- Install the repair kit if the caps or guide pins are damaged. Use
supplied grease packet to lubricate guide pins
- it is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper
9 - Brake Pads
- Check the brake pad thickness.
- Wear limit.
- Always replace on both axles.
- it is possible to install brake carrier with brake caliper
Note
The brake pads must be seated between both securing tabs on the
brake pad retaining plate to provide the air gap between the brake rotor
and brake pad.
10 - Brake Pad Retaining Plate
- Always replace when pads are replaced
Note
The brake pads must be seated between both securing tabs on the
brake pad retaining plate to provide the air gap between the brake rotor
and brake pad.
11 - Wheel Bolts
- Tightening specification: Refer to
→Wheel and Tire Guide; Rep. Gr.44
12 - Bolt
13 - Brake Rotor
- Allocation. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
- Wear limit. Refer to
→ Chapter "Technical Data for Brakes".
- Always replace on both axles.
14 - Bolts
15 - Brake shield
16 - Bolt
17 - Bolts
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Torque Wrench 1331 Insert - Ring Wrench -VAG1331/3-
Piston Resetting Tool -T10145-
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm -VAG1332-
Torque Wrench 1332 Insert - Reversible Ratchet -VAG1332/1-
Pawl Adapter
Removing
Removing
- Remove the brake caliper with the brake pads and brake
carrier. Refer to
→ Chapter "Brake Caliper, Removing and Installing".
Caution
Do not actuate the brakes or the
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New engine
The engine needs to be run-in during the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km).
For the first 600 miles (1,000 kilometers):
Do not use full throttle.
Do not drive at engine speeds that are more than 2/3 of the maximum
permitted RPM.
From 600 to 1,000 miles (1,000 to 1,500 kilometers):
Spee
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Remove ignition key.
- Remove the side cover from the instrument panel on the
driver side. Refer to
→ Chapter "Instrument Panel Side Cover, Removing a