Changing front RS5 rotors

[Alexandros]

Is it a straight forward job to change rotors (removing pads, caliper bolts and calipers and slidng rotors off and on) or is there any trick involved in the procedure? Thanks.

[RSenvy808]

Pretty straight forward. After removing and hanging the caliper out of the way, you'll need a T30 torx bit to remove the set screw. My rotors were frozen on the hub so I used a dead blow hammer to unseat the rotor. You may need some "angry" love taps to unseat them, lol.

[Alexandros]

Thank you for your quick response!

Pretty straight forward. After removing and hanging the caliper out of the way, you'll need a T30 torx bit to remove the set screw. My rotors were frozen on the hub so I used a dead blow hammer to unseat the rotor. You may need some "angry" love taps to unseat them, lol.

[MME1122]

Having just done my brakes, I'd recommend some penetrating oil too. And a wire wheel or sand paper to clean up the hubs before putting the new discs on.

Alternative to a hammer would be to use some bolts like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep7NdZMn1mk

I should've either gotten a bigger hammer, or just used the bolt method. Using the bolt method you may be able to have the rotors turned and either reuse them, or maybe sell them. Those RS5 rotors are expensive lol so I'd recommend that.

[Alexandros]

Thank you.

Having just done my brakes, I'd recommend some penetrating oil too. And a wire wheel or sand paper to clean up the hubs before putting the new discs on.

Alternative to a hammer would be to use some bolts like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ep7NdZMn1mk

I should've either gotten a bigger hammer, or just used the bolt method. Using the bolt method you may be able to have the rotors turned and either reuse them, or maybe sell them. Those RS5 rotors are expensive lol so I'd recommend that.

[wago]

Saw that you're just doing the fronts. If you change your mind, for the rears, you need to put the e-brake in service mode, needs a VAG-COM. Watch the video at the bottom of this page.
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index..._Parking_Brake

I had a hard time getting a firm pedal after replacing pads/rotors, ended up having to bleed a couple times, so I'd have some fluid and bleeding kit on hand in case you need it.

[Alexandros]

Thanks. I guess since my car is both CPO and AudiCare, I did not think I would need to buy a VAGCOM. Maybe I can borrow one when time comes for the rears.

Saw that you're just doing the fronts. If you change your mind, for the rears, you need to put the e-brake in service mode, needs a VAG-COM. Watch the video at the bottom of this page.
http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index..._Parking_Brake

I had a hard time getting a firm pedal after replacing pads/rotors, ended up having to bleed a couple times, so I'd have some fluid and bleeding kit on hand in case you need it.

[mcbuck]

Thanks. I guess since my car is both CPO and AudiCare, I did not think I would need to buy a VAGCOM. Maybe I can borrow one when time comes for the rears.

or a very affordable option - get the Carista app and a bluetooth OBD-II dongle. That will give you the ability release the rear parking brake, check and reset codes, reset major maintenance intervals, and do some minor customizations.