Audi Q5: Brake Rotor, Replacing, Brake 1LA, 1LJ, 1ZB and 1ZT

Removing

- Remove the brake caliper. Refer to → Chapter "Brake Caliper, Brake 1LA/1LJ/1ZB/1ZT, Removing and Installing".

- Remove the bolt -arrow- on the brake rotor while holding the brake rotor firmly.

- Remove the brake rotor.

  Note

When removing the brake rotor from the wheel hub, do not tilt the brake rotor.

Installing

  Note

• Always replace brake rotors on both sides of the axle at the same time.
• Replace bolts. Refer to Parts Catalog.

Clean the brake rotor, wheel hub and contact surfaces before installing.

- Place the brake rotor on the hub.

  Note

When positioning the brake rotor, do not tilt it on the wheel hub.

- Install the securing bolt -arrow- and tighten.

- Install the brake caliper. Refer to → Chapter "Brake Caliper, Brake 1LA/1LJ/1ZB/1ZT, Removing and Installing".

  WARNING

There is the risk of an accident.

• Before moving the vehicle, press the brake pedal firmly several times to seat the brake pads correctly in their operating position.
• Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle.

Brake Rotor, Brake 1LB/1LC/1LE/1LP, Replacing

Removing

- Remove the brake caliper -2-. Refer to → Chapter "Brake Caliper, Brake 1LB/1LC/1LE/1LP, Removing and Installing".

- Remove the locking pin-5- on the brake rotor -4- while holding the brake rotor firmly.

- Remove the brake rotor from the wheel hub.

  Note

When removing the brake rotor from the wheel hub, do not tilt the brake rotor.

Installing

  Note

• Install on one axle on brake discs from the same manufacturer and with the same quality
• Always replace brake rotors on both sides of the axle at the same time.
• Use new bolts.

- Clean the contact surface on the wheel hub. Remove any corrosion.

- Place the brake rotor on the hub.

  Note

When positioning the brake rotor, do not tilt it on the wheel hub.

- Install the securing bolt -5- and tighten.

- Install the brake caliper. Refer to → Chapter "Brake Caliper, Brake 1LB/1LC/1LE/1LP, Removing and Installing".

  WARNING

There is the risk of an accident.

• Before moving the vehicle, press the brake pedal firmly several times to seat the brake pads correctly in their operating position.
• Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle.

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