Newer cars necessitate always more service, nevertheless, there are some more or less imperative ones. Today, we will look into a service action that is essential to assure your security at the steering wheel of your car. Indeed, we are gonna explain to you how to change the brake pads of your car in a Audi A4? To do so , in a 1st step, we are going to see why it is imperative to replace the brake pads of your car, in a second part, we are going to see what is the method to replace the brake pads of your Audi A4, and finally, what is the price of this part.
For what reason changing the brake pads from my Audi A4?
Before we see how to change the brake pads of your car, we will begin our article by detailing you what the job of the brake pads is, and when they should be replaced.
Role of the brake pads on Audi A4
The brake pads on an car have a essential function in the proper handling of your Audi A4. Indeed, they are the ones that will assure braking performance. They are a types of pairs of metal pads that will pinch the brake discs when you press the brake pedal to slow down and stop your Audi A4. These components are wearing parts and consist of a coating that will wear with time and use, hence the interest of replacing them occasionally to keep best braking.
When to change the brake pads of your Audi A4?
And right now we will explain to you how to know if you need to change the brake pads of your Audi A4. Remember that according to the use you have of your car (city or highway for example), the wear of your brake pads will not be the same at all. Indeed, if you use your brakes frequently, their lifespan will obviously be reduced. We consider that, in most cases, the brake pads of a car have a longevity of about 10,000 to 30,000 kilometres. However, there are several indicators that should notify you to the wear of your car’s brake pads:
- A squeaking sound.
- Much longer braking distance.
- Brake pedal vibration: If this is your case, but your brake pads are in good condition, read our article on brake vibration on Audi A4, to discover the cause of your problem.
- A brake pedal that’s too hard or too soft…
If you have any of these signs, do not be reluctant to examine the condition of your brake pads yourself, either by removing the front wheels and examining their condition, or by going directly to a mechanic.
How to change the brake pads of my Audi A4?
We will now advance to the part you are most focused on, how to replace the brake pads from your Audi A4?. Below we will explain the simple steps to follow to change the brake pads of your car correctly:
- Buy brake pads designed to your Audi A4, to achieve this use your car registration to be sure of suitability with your car when ordering on a specialized website or in a shop.
- Put your car on stands (being careful to lock the handbrake and engage a gear and unlock the bolts of the wheels you want to act on before you lift the car).
- Take off the wheels in question.
- Before removing the clamp from your calipers, think about using a flat screwdriver to lever between the pad and the disc to totally push the piston of your calipers, otherwise you will not be able to put the new brake pads.
- Generally, thanks to a big Torx tip, you’ll have 2 screws to remove to be able to replace the brake pads of your car and thus be able to take out the brake calipers from it.
- Once you take away the clamp from your calipers, you will be able to serenely take away the two old pads and swap them with the brand-new brake pads.
- Make sure that they are in the appropriate position before you re-install the brake calipers on your Audi A4.
- Remember to end locking your wheels on the ground, otherwise your transmission will be damaged.
- To finish, think that brake pads necessitate a running-in period of 500 to 1000km, so you will have to drive very cautiously the first 100km and be cautious until you reach 500km.
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That’s it, now you know how to replace the brake pads on your car.
What is the price of brake pads for an Audi A4?
Finally, last part of our article on the operation to replace the brake pads of your Audi A4. It’s just to give you an idea of the price of the brake pads of your car. According to the finish of your car (sport or not), the pads will be different and therefore the price will also change, nevertheless, most of the time it will take between 20 and 40 € for a set of 4 brake pads at a specialized online site like Oscaro, you can find here their entire offer of brake pads for your car. The advantage of this type of site is the choice, the price and the after-sales service you get. Finally, if you go to a workshop or specialized shops you should be able to find the set of pads between 30 and 60€.
If you wish more guides on the Audi A4, go to our Audi A4 category.
