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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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Default 2005 Audi A6: How to replace break pads

Does anyone have pictorial instructions on how to replace break pads on a 2005 Audi A6 3.2 L?

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Old Jun 2, 2010 | 12:36 PM
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do a search on this forum as see what turns up

Also try Audizine and Audi world


BTW it would help if you spelled brake correctly becuase you might get a lesson in how to break your Audi instead of how to fix it.
 
Old Jun 2, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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Isn't VAG software required to release the electronic parking brake to swap out the rear pads?
 
Old Jun 2, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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NH_USA - LOL - thanks.. my bad. I will do a quick search

UberTeile - don't believe you need software to release the parking brake. Just dont engage it when you put the car in park.
 
Old Jun 2, 2010 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jacketsnsteelers
UberTeile - don't believe you need software to release the parking brake. Just dont engage it when you put the car in park.
When the parking brake is OFF, the pistons on the rear caliper will only go in about 1mm...you need VAG software to completely depress the pistons to change the rear pads. If you attempt to push or pry on the pistons without releasing them w/software, you will break the caliper(s).
 
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You need a vagcom to replace the rear brakes in a C6.
 
Old Jun 2, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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Damit Stop Making blanket statements Not All A6's require VagCom to release the rear brakes... It all depends upon the year. I have replaced the rear brakes on numerous Audi without needing VagCom All your doing is confusing the poor guy and people that drop into the forum..You have to be more specific.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2010 | 06:16 AM
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Damit Stop Making blanket statements Not All A6's require VagCom to release the rear brakes... It all depends upon the year.
I said C6, which is 2005 to the present.
 
Old Jun 3, 2010 | 07:15 AM
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So it sounds like I can not change the rear brakes on my audi? I do have a 2005 model year A6 - which I believe your referring to as a C6.

Sigh - guess I have to pony up the money and take it in. I will do the front brakes and hand Audi the hawk pads I just purchased online so they can slap them in.
 



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