Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to replace the rear brake pads on an Audi A1

Model: Audi A1 8X, MK 1 - Years 2010-2018
Part: Brake system

In this video, we see how to replace the rear brake pads of an Audi A1 with a mechanical parking brake: first, we remove the rear wheels, simply unscrew the upper bolt of the caliper, and then the one at the bottom; we lever to move the caliper away from the disc and the pads will fall to the ground on their own. Before reassembling the new pads, however, we will need to retract the piston, and for this we will need a kit, which we can purchase for example on eBay with the code 176862442940 at a price of 18.24 euros, free delivery. We insert the retractor inside the caliper, and tighten it until it reaches the lower dead point. At this point, we can put the new pads, bring the caliper back to its place and tighten both bolts. We can reassemble the wheel, do the same job on the other side and then press the brake pedal several times to return the piston to its place.

Posted on 21 November 2025 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Replacement of brake pads on Audi A1
Replacement of brake pads on Audi A1
Audi A1 (2010-2018 / 8X, MK 1) In this very useful video guide today, we can see the entire step-by-step procedure for replacing the front brake pads on an Audi A1. We start the pr…
How to replace the rear headlight bulbs of the Audi A1
How to replace the rear headlight bulbs of the Audi A1
Audi A1 (2010-2018 / 8X, MK 1) Following these brief and simple instructions, we will see how to disassemble and replace the bulbs of the rear headlight of the Audi A1. First, we o…
Replacing the Rear Light Bulbs on an Audi A1
Replacing the Rear Light Bulbs on an Audi A1
Audi A1 (2010-2018 / 8X, MK 1) Today, you will discover the main steps to remove and replace the rear light bulbs on an Audi A1. First, open the rear hatch of the boot and start by…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Bleed the Clutch on a Renault Clio?

To bleed the clutch on a Renault Clio, open the bonnet to access the components located in the engine bay: here, you will need to undo the screws that secure the battery in its housing, the intake manifold, and the coolant reservoir. This will allow you to locate the pipe through which the brake fluid flows: by inserting the other end of the pipe into a container, you can press the clutch pedal to expel all the fluid until it fills the container.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos