►Replacing the front brake pads and rotors of your MQB chassis Audi A3, S3, or TT is essentially the exact same process regardless of the car. If your brake pads or rotors are visually worn past their usable life, or if you’re experiencing brake squeal or the front of your car shuddering under braking, it’s time to replace these components.
Replacement of the Audi A3, S3, and TT brakes couldn’t be more straightforward and is a job that nearly anyone can tackle in their garage or driveway at home. It requires minimal special tools, all of which are outlined in the intro of this video.
Follow along as Aaron Davis, FCP Euro’s Catalog Manager walks us through the step-by-step process to replace the front brakes and rotors on this Audi S3.
00:00 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Intro
01:01 – Tools Needed
01:29 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Start/Wheel Removal
01:53 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Caliper Removal
03:41 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Caliper Carrier Bracket Removal
03:53 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Rotor Removal
04:42 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Hub Prep
05:11 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Caliper Piston Compression
05:32 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Rotor Install
06:02 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Caliper Carrier Bracket Install
06:43 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Pad Install
07:17 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Caliper Install
08:12 – Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Job Wheel Instal
08:29 – Conclusion
Shop the parts used in this video:
Audi A3/S3 Front Brake Rotor: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/audi-vw-brake-disc-zimmerman-5q0615301g?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=mps%20audi%208v%20s3&utm_content=front%20brake%20diy
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This video applies to the following vehicles:
S3 Audi 8V
Position: Front, For Models w/ 310mm Rear Brake Discs
2015 Audi S3 Premium Plus Sedan 2.0L L4 CYFB Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2015 Audi S3 Prestige Sedan 2.0L L4 CYFB Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2016 Audi S3 Premium Plus Sedan 2.0L L4 CYFB Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2016 Audi S3 Prestige Sedan 2.0L L4 CYFB Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2017 Audi S3 Premium Plus Sedan 2.0L L4 CYFB Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2017 Audi S3 Prestige Sedan 2.0L L4 CYFB Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2018 Audi S3 Premium Plus Sedan 2.0L L4 DJJA Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2018 Audi S3 Prestige Sedan 2.0L L4 DJJA Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2019 Audi S3 Premium Plus Sedan 2.0L L4 DLRA Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2019 Audi S3 Prestige Sedan 2.0L L4 DLRA Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2020 Audi S3 Premium Plus Sedan 2.0L L4 DLRA Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
2020 Audi S3 Premium Sedan 2.0L L4 DLRA Automatic Dual Clutch Brake Kit
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Love the video, you're an extraordinary mechanic. This 2018 A3 my 1st Audi, and at 60K miles I just decided I'd dive right in, being the senior citizen I am, proud owner of a 69 Boss 302 all original equipment as a 1st car in 1973.
You're extraordinary, thought the sensor was the most time consuming portion of the project. I really wanted to cut it off and hack it so as not to have to deal with it but what's time when you have little left? The cable lead was different on my A3 Premium and I accidentally got it off, but then realized my OEM brakes didn't come with a new sensor and cable. I cannot imagine why we'd put in new brakes and not a new sensor given then small cost. But that thing is a pain in the ass. Still tbe Audi is a dream car for me.
Thanks guys for uploading these kid of videos. You save a lot of money to you customers. It would be great if you can share WHEN to replace the rotors. Normally you know when you have reached the minimum rotor THICKNESS which is technical info not available to the common people. In this particular case, what is the minimum rotor thickness say for the A3 8V lineup? I have a 2018 A3 Sportback 2TFSI and I dont find this info in the web.
When winding the piston back do you need to open the fill up lid
Do you need to replace the caliper bolts?
Is this the same for an Audi Q3?
should my break caliper be a little lose when reinstalling? im assuming it will decompress but wanted to see if i would magically get a response while i do my other wheel
Wait so you don't bleed the break fluid?
Have no idea why he didnt used a normal 17 wrench instead of those ugly pliers. Also the sliding bolts ( the ones holding the caliper on the carrier ) should be taken out, cleaned and greased, and remounted. They are responsible for the good adjustment/sliding in time, as pads wear out you can use also Ate Plastilube, hes using in video. Too much anti-seize used, Zimmerman ( the rotor manufacterer ) expressly says to not grease/antiseize the hub where is attached the wheel afterwards. Check the little manual that comes with stuff.
Idk how Audi quotes this at $3500
No lie, the hundreds of thousands of dollars that I saved from y’all videos literally helped me out of homelessness sleeping in my 15 A3 premium. My waterpump and pipes blew and cracked so I didn’t have heat for months and I used your videos to change both and my rotors before my wheel got torn. I really appreciate these videos so damn much. Keep up the great work.
Too much anit-sieze applied will be thrown into the back of the rotor when driving, use sparingly.
loving the S3 MQB content