Newer cars necessitate more and more service, however, there are some more or less important ones. In this article , we will look into a service process that is needed to guarantee your security at the steering wheel of your car. Indeed, we are gonna demonstrate to you how to replace the brake pads of your car in a Audi A6? To do so , in a 1st step, we are going to see why it is important to replace the brake pads of your car, in a second step, we are going to see what is the technique to replace the brake pads of your Audi A6, and at last, what is the price of this part.

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Why changing the brake pads from my Audi A6?

Before we see how to replace the brake pads of your car, we will start our article by explaining you what the purpose of the brake pads is, and when they should be changed.

Function of the brake pads on Audi A6

The brake pads on an vehicle have a imperative role in the proper handling of your Audi A6. Indeed, they are the ones that will guarantee braking performance. They are a kind of pairs of metal pads that will pinch the brake discs when you press the brake pedal to slow down and stop your Audi A6. These auto parts are consumables and consist of a coating that will wear with time and use, hence the interest of replacing them on a regular basis to keep ideal braking.

When to replace the brake pads of your Audi A6?

And right now we will explain to you how to know if you have to replace the brake pads of your Audi A6. Bear in mind that depending on 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 very often, their lifetime will undoubtedly be lowered. We consider that, in general, the brake pads of a vehicle have a service life of about 10,000 to 30,000 kilometres. However, there are some signs that should notify you to the wear of your car’s brake pads:

  • A squeaking sound.
  • 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 A6, to locate the cause of your issue.
  • A brake pedal that’s too hard or too soft…

If you have any of these signs, do not hesitate 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 garage area.

How to replace the brake pads of my Audi A6?

We will now advance to the section you are most interested in, how to replace the brake pads from your Audi A6?. Down below we will describe the guidelines to follow to replace the brake pads of your car efficiently:

  • Purchase brake pads designed to your Audi A6, to perform this use your car registration to be sure of compatibility with your vehicle when ordering on a specialized website or in a shop.
  • Put your car on stands (being cautious 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 completely retract the piston of your calipers, otherwise you will not be able to put the new brake pads.
  • In most cases, 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 new brake pads.
  • Be certain they are in the right placement before you re-install the brake calipers on your Audi A6.
  • Remember to finish locking your wheels on the ground, otherwise your transmission will be damaged.
  • To finish, take into account that brake pads necessitate a running-in period of 500 to 1000km, so you will have to drive very conscientiously the first 100km and take care 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 A6?

Finally, last section of our article on the procedure to replace the brake pads of your Audi A6. 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, however, usually it will take between 20 and 40 € for a set of 4 brake pads at a specific online site like Oscaro, you can find here their entire offer of brake pads for your car. The benefit 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 have any additional questions about the Audi A6, do not hesitate to consult our Audi A6 category.