A superb demonstration, instructor, bar none. listen, it takes a person with your sense of understanding to even own an Audi... it is some kind of a computerized vehicle..for sure... thanks ... peace

Thanks man I have a 2013 S8 I’ve been trying to learn as much DIY as possible. Thank you for the content.

Thank you for the video. I removed the carrier and it was a pain. No benefit you’re right. Now, I have to check the brake pad sensors. Thanks again.

Perfect. Exactly the job I’m doing on mine in a couple of weeks. Thanks!!

Hi Daniel, absolutely amazing content. I have a 2015 Audi A8 D4. Very informative and valuable information (nM torque) Keep up the good work.

@dhansens

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This is very helpful!!! Thank you!

Very detailed and easy to understand video. Only thing I would recommend is to use a jack stand along with the jack to hold the car up while the wheels are off just in case the jack fails. Cheers

@dhansens

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, always good advice, though I only do it when I'm under the car it is best practice for sure!

Excellent video .

Awesome video - initially thought this was going to be a typically Audi complicated a job (like changing the transmission fluid in a 2000 A6) - you've changed my mind and given me the confidence to change my own rear brakes and save some$$! Thanks for taking the time to make and share!

@dhansens

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Good luck with the job!

@reubencollins162

3 жыл бұрын

@@dhansens can you list the disk you used, having a hard time finding paja, padya, couldn't quite make out what brand they were

@dhansens

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Reuben, rear discs were Pagid branded.

Excellent, and thank you!

If you have one for a coolant flush that would be great too had to get one done not sure how much it is elsewhere but in Seattle it’s about 4 grand so yea definitely trying to learn as much as possible.

Awesome video, as others say, gives me confidence...I can do my jeep fine, but was afraid of this one...just want to make sure for the obd procedure...on my launch creader, I have 53 Brake Button, the basic setting 04, then I have Start Lining Change Mode...is that the option i have to 'Adjust' (my menu option) ? to 'open' the brakes, then adjust again to 'close' them ?

Thanks for the informative video, Daniel. I have a 2014 Audi S8 and will be doing the rear pads/rotors very soon for upcoming inspection. Do you plan on doing a video detailing your spark plug replacement? Thanks.

@dhansens

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Michael, good luck with the brakes. Yes, I've got the video for , just need to find the time of pulling it together.

@michaelmonteleone9644

3 жыл бұрын

@@dhansens Do you have a preference for a repair manual? I know you can get the official one from Erwin, but was wondering if you utilized another one. I'm a beginner to fixing/servicing cars. Thanks.

Any idea if there is a consumer friendly scan tool or way to do the brake reset like you did at the end if we don't have an Autel tool? Could it be done with VCDS or a less expensive diagnostic tool?

Hi ! is it necessary to have the obd? It couldn't be done with the car running without a handbrake

Yep, I changed my front and rear brake pads only. Bled brake lines and flushed old brake fluid out. And my brakes would work only had to push them twice to get brake pedal. I thought why aren’t my calibers closer than they are when I apply brake pedal.so I have to activate my abs to get them to close

I have a 2019 A8 ,do you recommend aftermarket brakes

Does anyone have a link to where I could buy brakes and sensors? I'm looking for something better than OE

What brand and model code scanner is that

Hello how big is the rear brake discs. Thenks

Dear Daniel , its absolutely usefull video , köt of thanks. I will make a rear brake rebuild with sandblasting and I also would like to blast my caliper mount . Please help me , how can I remove the easiest Way ? Many thanks ! Roland

@dhansens

3 жыл бұрын

Caliper mounts are removed by two bolts, using spline sockets. The bolts need torqueing and then a further 90 degrees, let me know if a video would be helpful, I did actually remove them and refitted them for this job but realised this is actually a rare car where you don't need to remove the mount so decided to leave it out and show the best way to do it.

Do you have one on a Audi A8L Quattro

Before you pushed the caliper back the final amount did you open the brake fluid reservoir?

@dhansens

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't here, if I was doing the job for someone I'd check it real quick to make sure someone hadn't topped it up. Because it's my car I knew it was fine.

So I need to se carier bracket removal

I have a 2011 D4, it has smooth front rotors. I was wondering if I can put cross-drilled rotors which was offered on the 2012 Audi A8. Is this possible?

@dhansens

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Don, don't think I've ever heard of cross-drilled offered from Audi on any A8. But there are some aftermarket options available and also some outfits that cross drill OE discs. If they are the correct fitment for your car, they should work. I would only consider them a cosmetic upgrade personally.

@MrCaddy775

3 жыл бұрын

You can buy them from Zimmermann or if you have the patience of a saint you can have Adam's rotors make you a custom set from factory blanks. I have a set from Adam's and they look/perform great. Just be prepared for the wait time and please measure your current rotors before making any purchase. Because apparently the 2011-12 Audi saw fit to throw different size parts to see what stuck. My non sport 2011 has 380fr/356r rotors. Go figure.

@sirronaldhicks6303

2 жыл бұрын

I think 2011 is a D3 it could be the same though. Aren’t those still the V10s?

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Really? You can remove the disc without removing the carrier? Do you know if this is the same thing on A8 D3? thanks

@dhansens

3 жыл бұрын

yup, only car I've ever worked on where you could do that. Good thing too because the carrier bolts are a PITA

@Sc0riiX

3 жыл бұрын

@@dhansens thanks man! I changed about 100 breaks in my life but never on a A8.. good to know! :-) best regards from Switzerland

My caliper won’t fit over the new brake pads.. what is wrong

@dhansens

2 жыл бұрын

Have you wound back the calipers all the way? You need to use a tool like I did in the video, around 20 minutes 30 seconds in.

That's not just an S8.....it's a plus.

@dhansens

3 жыл бұрын

well spotted 🙂

Dude you talk to low, Can't hear anything please do another vehicle with a better microphone. It definitely looks like you know what you're doing but some of us need to hear so we will not mess things up