Change Car Front Brake Pads Audi A4

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 1h30 ~150£
Estimated time 1h30
Estimated labour cost ~150£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
A4 1995-2002 37
  • 1.6 Petrol (ADP)
  • 1.6 Petrol (AHL)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ALZ)
  • 1.6 Petrol (ANA)
  • 1.8 20V Petrol (ADR)
  • 1.8 20V Petrol (AFY)
  • 1.8 20V Petrol (APT)
  • 1.8 20V Petrol (ARG)
  • 1.8 20V Petrol (AVV)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AEB)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AJL)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (ANB)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (APU)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (ARK)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AWT)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (1Z)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AFN)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHH)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AHU)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (ATJ)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AGA)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (ALF)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AML)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (AMM)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (APS)
  • 2.4 V6 30V Petrol (ARJ)
  • 2.6 V6 Petrol (ABC)
  • 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (ACK)
  • 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (ALG)
  • 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (AMX)
  • 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (APR)
  • 2.8 V6 30V Petrol (AQD)
  • RS4 (2.7 V6) Petrol (ASJ)
  • RS4 (2.7 V6) Petrol (AZR)
  • S4 (2.7 V6) Petrol (AZB)
A4 2001-2005 24
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (ALZ)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AMB)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AVJ)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (BEX)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo, -Cabriolet Petrol (BFB)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVB)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKE)
  • 2.0 20V, -Cabriolet Petrol (ALT)
  • 2.0 FSi Petrol (AWA)
  • 2.4 V6 30V, -Cabriolet Petrol (AMM)
  • 2.4 V6 30V, -Cabriolet Petrol (BDV)
  • 2.5 TDI V6 Diesel (AKE)
  • 2.5 TDI V6 Diesel (AYM)
  • 2.5 TDI V6 Diesel (BAU)
  • 2.5 TDI V6 Diesel (BDH)
  • 2.5 TDI V6, -Cabriolet Diesel (BCZ)
  • 2.5 TDI V6, -Cabriolet Diesel (BDG)
  • 2.5 TDI V6, -Cabriolet Diesel (BFC)
  • 3.0 V6 30V Petrol (AVK)
  • 3.0 V6 30V, -Cabriolet Petrol (ASN)
  • 3.0 V6 30V, -Cabriolet Petrol (BBJ)
  • S4 (4.2 V8), -Cabriolet Petrol (BBK)
A4 2005-2009 31
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (ALZ)
  • 1.8 20V Turbo, -Cabriolet Petrol (BFB)
  • 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKE)
  • 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BRB)
  • 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT)
  • 2.0 TDI 8V DPF Cabriolet Diesel (BRC)
  • 2.0 TDI 8V DPF, -Cabriolet Diesel (BPW)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BLB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BNA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (BVG)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BRD)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BRE)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BRF)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BVA)
  • 2.0 TDI DPF Diesel (BVF)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BGB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BPG)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BPJ)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (BUL)
  • 2.0 TFSI, -Cabriolet Petrol (BWE)
  • 2.0 TFSI, -Cabriolet Petrol (BWT)
  • 2.5 TDI V6 Diesel (BDG)
  • 2.7 TDI V6 DPF Diesel (BSG)
  • 2.7 TDI V6 DPF, -Cabriolet Diesel (BPP)
  • 3.0 TDI V6, -Cabriolet Diesel (ASB)
  • 3.0 TDI V6, -Cabriolet Diesel (BKN)
  • 3.0 V6 30V Petrol (BBJ)
  • 3.2 V6 FSi Petrol (BKH)
  • 3.2 V6 FSi, -Cabriolet Petrol (AUK)
  • RS4 (4.2 V8) Petrol (BNS)
  • S4 (4.2 V8) Petrol (BBK)
A4 2007-2015 43
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CABA)
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CABB)
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CDHA)
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CDHB)
  • 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CJEB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJCA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJCB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJCC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CJCD)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CNHA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CNHC)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (CSUB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CFKA)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CDNB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CDNC)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CNCD)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CAMA)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CAMB)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CGKA)
  • 2.7 V6 TDI Diesel (CGKB)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CAPA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CCLA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CCWA)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CCWB)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CDUC)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CKVB)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CKVC)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CLAB)
  • 3.0 TFSI Petrol (CMUA)
  • 3.0 TFSI Petrol (CRED)
  • 3.2 V6 FSi Petrol (CALA)
  • RS4 (4.2 TFSI) Petrol (CFSA)
  • S4 (3.0 TFSI) Petrol (CAKA)
  • S4 (3.0 TFSI) Petrol (CGWC)
  • S4 (3.0 TFSI) Petrol (CREC)
A4 2016-2025 30
  • 1.4 TFSI Petrol (CVNA)
  • 2.0 G-tron CNG (CVLA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DETA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DETB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEUA)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEUB)
  • 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEUC)
  • 2.0 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DDWA)
  • 2.0 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DEMA)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CVKB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CYRB)
  • 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CYRC)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CRTC)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (CSWB)
  • 3.0 TDI Diesel (DCPC)
  • 30 TDI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTNB)
  • 30 TDI MHEV Diesel (DEZB)
  • 35 TDI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DTNA)
  • 35 TDI MHEV Diesel (DEZE)
  • 35 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DLVB)
  • 35 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DMSB)
  • 40 TDI MHEV Diesel (DTPA)
  • 40 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DLVA)
  • 40 TFSI, MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DMSA)
  • 45 TDI Diesel (DCPE)
  • 45 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DKNA)
  • 45 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DMTA)
  • RS4 (2.9 FSi) Petrol (DECA)
  • S4 (3.0 TDI) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DEWB)
  • S4 (3.0 TFSI) Petrol (CWGD)
Renew the front brake pads 1h30
Renew the rear brake pads 1h00–1h30

What is the role of front brake pads on a Audi A4?

When you press the brake pedal, the brake caliper pistons press the brake pads against the rotating discs. Through friction, kinetic energy is converted into heat, slowing the vehicle. During heavy braking, brake pads and discs can reach temperatures up to 800°C.

How do I know if I need to change the Audi A4 front brake pads?

On vehicles equipped with brake wear sensors, a warning light will appear on the dashboard. On vehicles without wear sensors, visually check the pad thickness (minimum 2–3 mm of lining material). Other symptoms: squealing noise when braking, increased braking distance, vibration through the brake pedal.

When should you change your Audi A4 front brake pads?

No fixed replacement interval — wear depends on driving style, journey type, and vehicle weight. On average, front brake pads last 30,000–50,000 km. Always replace pads in pairs (both sides of the same axle).

Is it difficult to change Audi A4 front brake pads?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but requires specific tools (jack, axle stands, brake caliper piston rewind tool, torque wrench). Important: pump the brake pedal several times before driving to restore pad contact. Bed in new pads gently over the first 200 km.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
A4 1995-2002 1995-2002 1.6 Petrol (ADP), 1.6 Petrol (AHL), 1.6 Petrol (ALZ), 1.6 Petrol (ANA), 1.8 20V Petrol (ADR), 1.8 20V Petrol (AFY), 1.8 20V Petrol (APT), 1.8 20V Petrol (ARG), 1.8 20V Petrol (AVV), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AEB), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AJL), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (ANB), 1.8 20V Turbo… Diesel, Petrol
A4 2001-2005 2001-2005 1.6 8V Petrol (ALZ), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AMB), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AVJ), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (BEX), 1.8 20V Turbo, -Cabriolet Petrol (BFB), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVB), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVF), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AWX), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKE), 2.0 20V, -Cabriolet Petrol (ALT), 2.0 FSi Petr… Diesel, Petrol
A4 2005-2009 2005-2009 1.6 8V Petrol (ALZ), 1.8 20V Turbo, -Cabriolet Petrol (BFB), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKE), 1.9 TDI DPF Diesel (BRB), 2.0 20V Petrol (ALT), 2.0 TDI 8V DPF Cabriolet Diesel (BRC), 2.0 TDI 8V DPF, -Cabriolet Diesel (BPW), 2.0 TDI Diesel (BLB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (BNA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (BVG), 2.… Diesel, Petrol
A4 2007-2015 2007-2015 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CABA), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CABB), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CDHA), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CDHB), 1.8 TFSI Petrol (CJEB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAGC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CAHB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CGLD)… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol
A4 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.4 TFSI Petrol (CVNA), 2.0 G-tron CNG (CVLA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DETA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DETB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEUA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEUB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (DEUC), 2.0 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DDWA), 2.0 TFSI MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (DEMA), 2.0 TFSI Petrol (CVKB), 2.0 TFSI Petr… 48V (MHEV), CNG, Diesel, Petrol

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