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Replacing Front Brake Rotors and Pads

Model: Audi A6 MK 3, C6 - Years 2004-2012
Part: Brake rotors

Lift the vehicle on appropriate jack stands and remove the front wheel; disconnect the wear sensor connector, remove the retaining spring, and unscrew the caliper mounting bolts (after removing the protective caps) to take it off; then extract the old pads and remove the caliper bracket and the rotor retaining bolt, taking it off the hub; clean the hub area of any oxidation residue, apply grease, and install the new rotor after cleaning it from protective oil; reattach the caliper bracket, compress the piston using a suitable tool, and install the new pads, securing the caliper in its place and reconnecting the wear sensor connector.

Updated on 14 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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