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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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Roller -3356-
Wiring Harness Repair Set - Hot Air Blower -VAS 1978/14A-
Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04-
Wheel Cover, Removing and Installing, Version 1
Special tools and equipment. Refer to
→ Chapter "Front Wheel Cover, Replacing".
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You can use the emergency key as an ignition key
in an emergency.
Fig. 100 Glove compartment: Adapter for emergency key
Fig. 101 Insert emergency key into the adapter
Take the adapter for the emergency key out of
the glove compartment > fig. 100.
Push the emergency key > fig. 101 fully i