How to replace the front brakes and rotors on a 2012 Audi Q5

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How to replace the front brakes and rotors on a 2012 Audi Q5

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In my video I will show you step by step exactly how to replace the brakes and rotors without any problems at all.This procedure will work on many other Audi and VW cars and suv vehicles also.
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@mattka5354 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is by far the best DIY car maintenance channels.

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your input

@aldwinvis2942 Жыл бұрын

Woaw what e video. The best video on youtube, explaining what to do on these audi brakes. Mostly for how to reinstall the metal clip👏🏼👏🏼

@rverni 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I got a 2015 Q5. The pads are due in the next 6-8 months. The disks still look good. I have done brake jobs in the past on Hondas, Mazdas and Hyundais, but never on an Audi. To be honest, I was a little intimidated. Your video gave me exactly what I needed: that is a step by step procedure which gave me the confidence I needed to do this DIY job. Thanks Again!

@rverni 7 жыл бұрын

Question: At the 19:23 mark, you are using a special tool to push in the caliper pistons. I have always used a C clamp to do that. Do I need a special tool, or would a C clamp work as well?

@jimthecarguy 7 жыл бұрын

Rubens Verni good question no the c clamp will work perfectly

@DMACHOLMAN 3 жыл бұрын

If no one else has taken the time to say thank you I want you to know you are appreciated. Thank you so much .

@knuckle47 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. You present it like an Audi training school. Thank you ...extremely well done

@brettneuberger6466 3 жыл бұрын

The Bob Ross of brake repair. Very helpful....and relaxing. Thanks!

@jimthecarguy 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@nalinranasinghe2346 5 жыл бұрын

I just finished replacing my discs and brake pads and your video was an excellent guide, thank you.

@jimthecarguy 5 жыл бұрын

Nalin Ranasinghe Great I'm happy to help. Good job. Thanks for watching

@richardroman9578 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim! I bought the autel EBS301 on Ebay for $145.00. Used it on my 2010 Audi Q5 rear brakes. It worked perfect, just like you demonstrated.

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+Richard Roman Hi Richard,Yea I love my Autel it works great.

@AudiRu55 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, I just changed mine today with your video. EZ!!!! and Audi charges you $500+ just for the fronts. 😳. Just because you have the money don’t give you an excuse to be lazy. 🤷🏿 thanks again.

@andersborum9267 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video. It convinced me to finally step up and to a complete brake service (discs, pads and a thorough cleaning) instead of asking an authorized shop for the services. Saved me about $1050 (not a typo) for 4 hours work and actual spendings was $550 (also not a typo) on a A6 3.0 TDI Quattro (2012 model). I've resorted to authorized engine and gear box oil change (plus filters) for now, but this is likely to change as well. It would be a great addition with similar videos on engine and gear box (s-tronic) oil change, differentials and more.

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+Anders Borum Thank you for watching and your feedback

@hosrow 4 жыл бұрын

This was extremely helpful and informative. Thank you so much for making this video.

@akiortiz1389 7 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful and very professional. Do you mined posting a link where I can purchase the tool you use when installing the brake pads back into the caliper in there position. It sees much easier verses using a C-Clamp. Thanks..Excellent video

@dondiakow6364 5 жыл бұрын

Jim: Excellent presentation! Thanks made my 2010 Q5 front pads and rotors replacement easier.

@ShakenBakeRacin 9 жыл бұрын

Wow, just in time for me to do rotors on my 11 Q5! I've watched many of your other videos before and they are very helpful. Thank you!

@ShakenBakeRacin 9 жыл бұрын

how about the rear rotors?

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and your feed back. Let me know how you do .Jim

@gertsch6216 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Jim, that is the way how to explain this work exactly. Great.

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+Gerhard Spengler Thank you for your feedback and for your input

@richard1835 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim. I have a 2010 scheduled for Monday .When I need insight I go to the professionals. Richards Mobile Auto and Air. Thumbs up.

@jimthecarguy 4 жыл бұрын

Richard 1 thanks for watching I'm happy to help

@kahleelrichards3706 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim. I just used a couple of your videos to replace the front and rear brakes on my S5.

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+Kahleel Richards Great thanks for your feedback and for watching.

@car_ventures 7 жыл бұрын

That was perfect, helped me on an A6, same braking system, thank you!

@jimthecarguy 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by the shop

@chriscummings2515 7 жыл бұрын

Jim, Great step by step video. The clip that attaches to the brake pad is a bit of a pain, besides that job went smoothly.

@jimthecarguy 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the follow up.I'm happy to help'

@ArtesianDistillers 7 ай бұрын

Great job. Thank you

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

Check my video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mqeEqJZizrXGhqs.html to see how to replace the rear brakes.I know its a VW but the process is the same.

@hiker5345 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. One question - what exactly is the tool that you're using at 19:22 to reset the calipers/seat the brake pad? Can't seem to find anything similar online.

@Atum_Ra 3 жыл бұрын

I've never replaced rotors before...it's really just held on by a few hex nuts? That's it? I always thought it was the big center lug that held it on and the hex's were just for tension 😔

@MrMemusashi 5 жыл бұрын

that was vary helpful!!! Do you have a video of the rear brakes and rotors for the same car?

@chjsullivan361 4 жыл бұрын

instead of all that screwdriver play for that first clip. use the first one as you do, to push up on clip center. then put the palm of your hand on the sliding part of the caliper, push in. should slide past the clip.

@jimthecarguy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@edgarramirez8300 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim, awesome video! I am prepping to do it myself to my 2011 q5, one question.. I've done brake jobs on other cars makes and I've always been told to bleed the brakes after you replace pads, is it necessary to bleed lines after this job?

@acegamingst5546 5 жыл бұрын

Super helpful, just finished thanks a ton

@kaikane97 9 жыл бұрын

great vid!! easier looking that the last car i did brakes on. might have a go to save some dough. thanks!!

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you feed back and watching

@kaikane97 8 жыл бұрын

+jimthecarguy question for you: i successfully did all four brakes and rotors. it's been about 5000 miles and i'm now getting some vibration while braking. what are the chances that i'm having some lateral runout problems? i'm guessing pretty good. i have bought a gauge to check for this and will do this today. Somehow i managed to miss this bit of advice prior to doing the job. This is something i should have checked, isn't it?. Just curious what you think my options are at this point. If i find a thin spot in the rotors, do you suggest buying new pads and rotors or just have the rotors turned? If i turn the rotors, do i need new pads? Thanks in advance for your input!

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+Paul Calvin What brand rotors and pads were they?I'v had a problem with aftermarket pads and rotors.

@kaikane97 8 жыл бұрын

+jimthecarguy The rotors are EBC RK series Nothing too fancy. The pads are ceramic Hawks. I measured the runout yesterday, although i did not have washers to put under my wheel bolts, so not really sure the measurement was good. I'm gonna pick up some washers and do it again today. If my measurement was good, i only had about .0015 runout. I'm using a Harbor Freight clamping dial indicator. Probably not the most accurate instrument either.

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+Paul Calvin Ok keep me posted.

@LeGeNdaRyxLeGeNdZx 8 жыл бұрын

Do i need a special tool when pushing the piston back or can i use a pair of IRWIN: Vice grip plyers and squeeze the piston back like that

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+LeGeNdaRyxLeGeNdZx No special tools needed but don't use vise grips.Look at my video it will show you how to do it the proper was.

@carlydano 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Jim - I've never replaced brakes/rotors before. Is this particularly difficult? How long should I expect to take?

@jimthecarguy 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.It should take around 1.5 hours if everything goes well.

@joshmileikowsky 7 жыл бұрын

Do I need to resurface the rotor like you do? Is it necessary? And if so, how do I do that? And what types of brakes do you recommend I purchase to replace the current brakes (I'm assuming they are audis standard brakes)

@jimthecarguy 7 жыл бұрын

Yes it is always a good idea to resurface the rotors or replace them.The resurfacing has to be done at any auto parts store.

@joshuamileikowsky4708 7 жыл бұрын

Do you have any recommendations when it comes to what brand/kind of brakes to purchase for 2012 Q5?

@reddog9401 8 жыл бұрын

nice video jim,do you have to reset anything because of the brake sensors?disconnect battery?

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+reddog9401 Good question.No when you install the new brakes and the sensor it will reset by itself.

@citylumberjack8381 6 жыл бұрын

Just doing this on a 2012 Q5 2.0T and I'm wondering what the torque specs are for the caliper mounting bracket bolt? I know some people are enough already with torque specs, just tighten it until its snug, but on a 13/16 bolt thats a pretty good size and I like to know specs so I leave less to chance. Any idea? I think my last car was about 90 lb-ft but that was a hyundai. These bolts are bigger than that car

@benjumper8838 4 жыл бұрын

Mine was 140 ft. lb, but so funny that he does nor even use a torque wrench! Brake caliper carrier bracket (two 19mm bolts on early VINs; 21mm on later vins): 92 and 140lb-ft. for 19mm and 21mm, respectively

@richr623 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! Are the rear brakes done the same way?

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

Hi richr623 ,No the rear brakes are different .Check out my video kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mqeEqJZizrXGhqs.html it is a VW but the procedure is the same.Let me know if you need any advice.Jim

@ryannguyen8001 9 жыл бұрын

Hi, is that a special caliper reset tool for Audi or any reset tool would be able to do the job? Thank you.

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

I think you may be talking about the rear brakes is that correct?If so then any tool that can retract the parking brake will work

@jdendsleyutube 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jim

@german17925 9 жыл бұрын

Great video, one question, it is the same procedure with a 2012 Audi Q7???

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

Yes it should be the almost same.

@shawnsheehan9728 9 жыл бұрын

Great video wish I watched this before just doing my brakes and rotors. One question just did a 2010 A5 same brakes I used original parts, In the video the last snap you had with the nipple I did not try to snap it in. I did not know they were held in with that I thought it was held on with the glue tape and I was carful moving the caliper but it held. Do I need to remove and seat the outside pad? thanks

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Shawn and thanks for your feed back.No I don't use any kind of glue.You can just snap it in place .Jim

@shawnsheehan9728 9 жыл бұрын

The Audi pads had glue tape and the nipple it was lined up with the whole. I test drove it and it stopped fine still bedding pads and rotors. will they snap in from pedal pressure or should I take them off and snap them in. thanks for replying so fast.

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

I would say most likely they already snapped in because I don't think you would have gotten the caliper and pads over the rotor.To play it safe it may be worth looking to make sure.

@morecowbell235 8 жыл бұрын

Hello, Great video. I have a few questions: Did you grease or glue the brake pads? Do you think a rubber mallet would get rotors off, or is that 1/2lb - 1lb hammer better? Do you think loctite on the caliper bolts would be a good idea?

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+More Cowbell When you install the brakes you use a synthetic brake grease and if you are replacing the rotors use a hammer .If you are reusing them you will need to be more careful use the rubber hammer.

@morecowbell235 8 жыл бұрын

+jimthecarguy I appreciate it.I found some high temp synth brake grease and a 3lb hammer, I won't be reusing the rotors. Thanks again

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+More Cowbell Great .Let me know how your brake job comes out.

@mattka5354 8 жыл бұрын

hey Jim, do you have a video to bleed brakes for the Audi Q5? Thanks for posting BTW

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

Sorry not at this time but soon.

@NetWibe 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have Audi Q5 2011 and I noticed when I am searching for front rotors on the web it is always the same question: built before or after 06/2011. Comparing dimensions of the rotors before and after 06/2011 I found that the only difference is height of the rotor 50mm vs 50.2mm. (0.01") Can I get rotors for Q5 2012? (the price is 100$ cheaper). Also what do you think about drilled and slotted rotors?

@jimthecarguy 7 жыл бұрын

No make sure to use the correct rotor even if there more money.I don't like the drilled and slotted rotors.I like the OEM for these cars

@benjumper8838 4 жыл бұрын

You can get a different caliper bracket that moves the caliper out to clear the bigger rotor, from ECS tuning. I bought the ceramic pads too for much better braking and NO DUST!

@24769Skillfullchris 8 жыл бұрын

Great video. The sensor attached to the break pads, are they reusable, if not where could I buy the senior? Also will the sensor fit on after market break pads? Thank you.

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+chris zman Good question.Yes you can reuse them as long as they are not damaged and they will fit into the aftermarket brakes most of the time.If you need any further info let me know.

@24769Skillfullchris 8 жыл бұрын

+jimthecarguy what is the name of the sensor incase I need to order one? Thank you.

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+chris zman it's just called the brakes sensor.

@rafazhenful 8 жыл бұрын

I changed my rotor and pad for the front 2 wheels and the warning light went away. But when I drive the car, doesn't feel the front brake is doing its work....What could be wrong? Appreciate it.

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+刘真 Whenever brakes and rotors are new there is a braking in period. You will need to drive it for a few days before it will stop 100% again.Jim

@rafazhenful 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That helps! I will give it a go.

@jdendsleyutube 8 жыл бұрын

WHAT KIND TO CALIPER TOOL WAS HE USING TO RECESS THE BRAKES PADS INTO THE CALIPERS

@jimthecarguy 8 жыл бұрын

+James Endsley The tool i am using is just a caliper reset tool made by snap on tools but there are many different tools out there including using just a c clamp.If you need any other advice let me know.

@candicham9626 8 жыл бұрын

What kind of torque socket did you use to take off the rotor?

@billpetrak4259 6 жыл бұрын

T-30

@donthemic 9 жыл бұрын

hey Jim I think you missed a question that people were trying to ask. the tool you use at 19:20 to snap the brake pads in. what is the name of that

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

+donthemic Sorry , The tool is made by Snap on and it is used to push the brake caliper piston in .

@seanb9436 9 жыл бұрын

+donthemic you can find these on amazon pretty easy. ive had a non snap-on one for a while. harbor freight might even have a knock off version. just look for "caliper spreader" or "caliper compressor" or even "caliper tool" and you'll find this one and several other tools that all do the same thing.

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us.

@phillipwarren9422 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, the question from donthemic re the tool at 19:20 could you improvise and use instead a G clamp or C clamp as its sometimes called. Would this work just as well

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

+Phillip Warren Yes a C clamp would also work.

@phillipwarren9422 9 жыл бұрын

Hi Jim, Thank you for your quick reply

@timg926 9 жыл бұрын

I just paid $650 for my audio front brake job. I've always been told the rotors must be replaced.

@jimthecarguy 9 жыл бұрын

tim george Hi Tim, Ya Audi,BMW,VW and Mercedes Benz are all very expensive.As for the rotors you can have them resurfaced as long as the are still within spec.Jim