Replacing S5 rear brake pads.

[Flowrider99]

My 2014 S5 had its yearly oil service today and the garage noted that the rear inside brake pad on the offside is 90% worn so I need to replace all the rear pads (disks are ok). I would normally change my own pads but not done the Audi before so anything I need to be aware of before I start, any recommendations on manufacturers?

Thanks

 

[Dippy]

I believe you'll need to use VCDS to deactivate the parking brake and be able to retract the pistons.

 

[MuPPeT_ON_TouR]

Yes. Or OBDeleven can do it.

Mutch mutch mutch cheaper than VCDS.

 

[Flowrider99]

I don't have VCDS or ODBEleven, i do have Carista so i will see if thag will deactivatd the handbrake. Looking on ECP, i was thinking of getting the Brembo pads.

 

[Flowrider99]

Just checked on Carista website and it does open thd EPB for servicing.

 

[Flowrider99]

I bought a set of Brembo rear pads and discs from Eurocarparts 50% off sale. I have Carista so i can put the EPB into service position and looking at some Youtube vids it looks pretty straight forward. I noticed that no one uses copper ease in the videos, is this not a requirement?

 

[Flowrider99]

Thanks for the responses from Dippy and Muppet on Tour, i guess there aren't many members that change their own brakes.

 

[MuPPeT_ON_TouR]

I would love to change my own, but have a friend that does it for me and who I trust.

He still uses copper grease. I have also heard silicon grease can be used. I thought it was to reduce the chance I squeal, but now I'm not sure.

 

[Flowrider99]

I would love to change my own, but have a friend that does it for me and who I trust.

He still uses copper grease. I have also heard silicon grease can be used. I thought it was to reduce the chance I squeal, but now I'm not sure.

Thanks. I believe the use of copper ease is to reduce brake squeal, at least it used to be, but none of the video's i have seen have mentioned it.

 

[A5Pedro]

Yes. Or OBDeleven can do it.

Mutch mutch mutch cheaper than VCDS.

Is it hard to use OBDeleven diagnostic to realese the park brake or is it pretty straight forward mate.