DIY Video(s): How to change your 3.0T Brake Rotors & Pads

[GodFatherMav03]

Double check your toolbox for that 9mm Allen. Not a standard size, no Allen wrench kit will come with it. I had a hell of a time finding one locally (with the car in pieces of course lol), called about 10 local auto parts stores before I found one that had one on the shelf.

Yes ill be starting my search for that 9mm allen socket before I start the job

[AudiC7Owners]

Double check your toolbox for that 9mm Allen. Not a standard size, no Allen wrench kit will come with it. I had a hell of a time finding one locally (with the car in pieces of course lol), called about 10 local auto parts stores before I found one that had one on the shelf.

This x1000. I got the car apart, and had to steal the wife's car to go to O"Reilly's to get a 9mm allen.

Yes ill be starting my search for that 9mm allen socket before I start the job

This is why I talk about it in the video haha. O'Reilly auto parts luckily had one that worked perfectly. So stupid... every kit goes 6/7/8/10/11 etc. Super Lame

[2k16A6]

This is why I talk about it in the video haha. O'Reilly auto parts luckily had one that worked perfectly. So stupid... every kit goes 6/7/8/10/11 etc. Super Lame

Audi has a p/n for the “special tool” of course, I think it’s like $38

[AudiC7Owners]

Audi has a p/n for the “special tool” of course, I think it’s like $38

The socket from O'Reilly's was 8$ lol

[2k16A6]

The socket from O'Reilly's was 8$ lol

Yeah about the same I paid when I finally found it at an autozone two towns away after calling multiple autozones, advance autos, caps and hardware stores

[AudiC7Owners]

Yeah about the same I paid when I finally found it at an autozone two towns away after calling multiple autozones, advance autos, caps and hardware stores

Ouch

[GodFatherMav03]

This is why I talk about it in the video haha. O'Reilly auto parts luckily had one that worked perfectly. So stupid... every kit goes 6/7/8/10/11 etc. Super Lame

Found a 9mm hex bit at Autozone for $6......AA didnt have sh%t....i think i have all the parts, tools i need fore the install. just waiting on the pads and rotors....You guys this I should get replacement set screws?
ordered my rotors and pads from Adams rotors

[JWebb_C7_Comp]

Found a 9mm hex bit at Autozone for $6......AA didnt have sh%t....i think i have all the parts, tools i need fore the install. just waiting on the pads and rotors....You guys this I should get replacement set screws?
ordered my rotors and pads from Adams rotors

I got away with not replacing the set screws, but have ruined many in the past. Maybe I’m ham fisted, but i tend to strip them. PB blaster and a little luck may get you through the job.

Next time I’ll order set screws and will have them IN CASE, just like sensor wires.


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[AudiC7Owners]

This thread is great as was the video. Thanks for sharing!

Found a 9mm hex bit at Autozone for $6......AA didnt have sh%t....i think i have all the parts, tools i need fore the install. just waiting on the pads and rotors....You guys this I should get replacement set screws?
ordered my rotors and pads from Adams rotors

If you think the set screw is rusted or potentially damaged then get replacements. I didn't replace mine

I got away with not replacing the set screws, but have ruined many in the past. Maybe I’m ham fisted, but i tend to strip them. PB blaster and a little luck may get you through the job.

Next time I’ll order set screws and will have them IN CASE, just like sensor wires.


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