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How to replace the front brake discs on an Audi A3 8P

Model: Audi A3 8P, MK 2 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Brake rotors

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In this video we see how to replace the front brake discs of an Audi A3 8P: we can find the discs and pads for example on E-Bay with the code 256844158761 at a price of 63.02 euros per pair, free delivery. We open the brake fluid reservoir, lift the car and loosen the wheel bolts, without removing them.

Remove the dust caps from the brake caliper guide, unscrew the caliper bolts, which we will hang on the suspension. Remove the pads and clean the support with a wire brush and WD-40. Now unscrew the disc, clean the hub with a wire brush and apply copper grease to the contact surface.

Mount the new disc and tighten the screws to 9Nm. Reassemble the caliper after retracting the pistons: install the new pads and tighten the bolts to 35 Nm. Also reassemble the guide caps. Clean the discs with a specific cleaner spray, reassemble the bolts which we will tighten to 120Nm (in a criss-cross pattern).

Pump the brake to restore pressure; check the fluid level.


Posted on 4 August 2025 by ScegliAuto


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