Good video... one thing for ALL Audi Q7 2017 - 2020 owners. Grease with the appropriate stuff, the clips that mount inside the caliper, the part on the pad that goes into the metal clips, the backside of the pad... unless of course, you like the train whistle sound when backing up out of the garage when you cars cold. Mine has all the appropriate clips as stated in the bulletin, but still whistles like a mofo when back out of a spot after sitting a while. Ordered all new clips and ceramic brake pads with extra noise reduction padding on the backside of the pads. Pretty sure the current metallic makeup of the OEM pads against the OEM rotors aren't meant to play nice together.
I did some research on the electric parking brakes that are on the rear brakes and found that you can retract the parking brake system without a VAG COM software. just disconnect the plug to the brake motor and hook up 2 wire leads to the contacts on the motor with your own crimp on insulated connectors and connect to a 12V battery to retract and then back down when pads are replaced by reversing the polarity of the wires 👍 no need to disassemble the electric brake motor or use VAG COM. let me know when you do yours.
Could be dangerous if you do tis without sensory feedback (Current measure or positional sensor (middle contact of the 3 pins)). There are some cheap VW-Diagnostic tools on the market from different brands that offer e-brake opening (for service) and reseting them after you're done.
Thanks for a great video. Doing this tomorrow on my friends 2016 Q7. Might have to give the rear a miss tho as I'm not too confident using the xtool vag v401 tool I have. Scared of messing something up!! Do you reckon vcds is a must for the electronic parking brake?
So the pistons doesn’t need to be pushed back manually with a clamp or something like that? Also, did you pre-treat the torx screw that held the rotor in place? Seems way too easy. 😂
Just a heads up for the people who may not be as familiar with a car like this, the brake wear sensor that clips onto the brake pad is made of what I am guessing is graphite. If you are not careful while handling it, you will break it. Anyone more knowledgeable, feel free to correct me if I am wrong. Edit: Thanks for the video.
ABSOUTLEY TRUE. I BROKE MINE WITH JUST THE SLIGHTEST FORCE. Its a two piece thing so when you put the sensor in place put force on the thicker side ONLY
Hi. Watched your Q7 Break Pad video, and I want to ask you this: My 2018 q7 Breaks tend to shake (not breaking smooth like my other vehicles) whenever I drive over 80mph and begin to apply break pedal at about 60-70% intensity. I tried to have two dealerships fix this issue, one of them even changed the break pads and rotors (at least I hope they did, since my wife had that done on her own while I was overseas), it did some good in the beginning and now ( about 1year passed) same situation. The vehicle only has 50k miles on it and my wife is driving it for the most part. I would appreciate if you can maybe give some pointers if not a possible solution to this annoying issue.
@@nms1326 Rotors are the first thing I checked and ruled out. What I actually ended up doing is installed NEW steel BOSCH rotors. ISSUE RESOLVED IMEDIATELY.
Is it me or does the video get blurry after a couple seconds? I think its pretty informative but I cant totally see whats going on. UUGGHHH. Maybe its my laptop. lol
I noticed that too. The vanes between the two sides of the rotor should be aimed at the back of the car for proper cooling. NOW, if the front L and R rotors are the same P/N, then pick the side you want the better cooling on, not that you'll notice a difference or anything.
@@nms1326 if it's a directional rotor, no big difference on dry day. Bigger differences if it's raining. It also have a higher chance of rotor warp due to the fact it is sucking water in.
@@whatthez3069 same part number for both left and right side per official audi Q7 repair manual. One will have vanes forward the other back. Go to your local dealer and ask and ask to see the repair manual
Good video... one thing for ALL Audi Q7 2017 - 2020 owners. Grease with the appropriate stuff, the clips that mount inside the caliper, the part on the pad that goes into the metal clips, the backside of the pad... unless of course, you like the train whistle sound when backing up out of the garage when you cars cold. Mine has all the appropriate clips as stated in the bulletin, but still whistles like a mofo when back out of a spot after sitting a while. Ordered all new clips and ceramic brake pads with extra noise reduction padding on the backside of the pads. Pretty sure the current metallic makeup of the OEM pads against the OEM rotors aren't meant to play nice together.
What brand of pads did you get?
Is there a recommended grease for this job?
@@edwinpeace3205 not that I'm aware of. Any kind of brake and caliper grease will be fine.
@@nms1326 Thanks for that. I ended up using Permatex Silicone Brake Lubricant.
Actually video really helped me I replaced the rotors all round heavy work
A very helpful video. Not much out there on 1017+ Q7. Thanks
Thanks man you just saved me hundreds of dollars.
I did some research on the electric parking brakes that are on the rear brakes and found that you can retract the parking brake system without a VAG COM software. just disconnect the plug to the brake motor and hook up 2 wire leads to the contacts on the motor with your own crimp on insulated connectors and connect to a 12V battery to retract and then back down when pads are replaced by reversing the polarity of the wires 👍 no need to disassemble the electric brake motor or use VAG COM. let me know when you do yours.
Could be dangerous if you do tis without sensory feedback (Current measure or positional sensor (middle contact of the 3 pins)). There are some cheap VW-Diagnostic tools on the market from different brands that offer e-brake opening (for service) and reseting them after you're done.
Thanks for a great video. Doing this tomorrow on my friends 2016 Q7. Might have to give the rear a miss tho as I'm not too confident using the xtool vag v401 tool I have. Scared of messing something up!! Do you reckon vcds is a must for the electronic parking brake?
Well done. Very helpful
Getting ready to do this job. Question where did you put the jack stand? Having a hard time figuring that out.
Thank you!
Curious of where did you anchor your jack to? Is it holding the lower arm?
Excellent video!! Question: I couldn't tell if you put a new sensor on. Do you need to put a new sensor on or is the old one ok to use?
No.
So the pistons doesn’t need to be pushed back manually with a clamp or something like that?
Also, did you pre-treat the torx screw that held the rotor in place? Seems way too easy. 😂
No lubricant around the pads where they touch the metal springs and such?
THAT SCREW IN THE ROTOR NEVER COMES OUT THAT EASY.
Seriously! My thought exactly.
Do you have a video for doing the rear pads as well?
Thanks for your videos do you have video for rear e brakes q7 2017 👍🇨🇦
Just a heads up for the people who may not be as familiar with a car like this, the brake wear sensor that clips onto the brake pad is made of what I am guessing is graphite. If you are not careful while handling it, you will break it. Anyone more knowledgeable, feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
Edit: Thanks for the video.
ABSOUTLEY TRUE. I BROKE MINE WITH JUST THE SLIGHTEST FORCE. Its a two piece thing so when you put the sensor in place put force on the thicker side ONLY
Good video man! Where you order your pads and rotors?
Audi USA. Great prices and parts. Allow about 10 days for delivery.
Hi. Watched your Q7 Break Pad video, and I want to ask you this: My 2018 q7 Breaks tend to shake (not breaking smooth like my other vehicles) whenever I drive over 80mph and begin to apply break pedal at about 60-70% intensity. I tried to have two dealerships fix this issue, one of them even changed the break pads and rotors (at least I hope they did, since my wife had that done on her own while I was overseas), it did some good in the beginning and now ( about 1year passed) same situation. The vehicle only has 50k miles on it and my wife is driving it for the most part. I would appreciate if you can maybe give some pointers if not a possible solution to this annoying issue.
My first thought was rotors are warped...
@@nms1326 Rotors are the first thing I checked and ruled out. What I actually ended up doing is installed NEW steel BOSCH rotors. ISSUE RESOLVED IMEDIATELY.
do you need to get the audi brakes or can i get brakes of autozone or o'reilys?
nice
Is it me or does the video get blurry after a couple seconds? I think its pretty informative but I cant totally see whats going on. UUGGHHH. Maybe its my laptop. lol
Hey Chuck thanks for the video are you going to do a video on the rear brakes?
Hey Russell. Not at this time. Upon examining they didn't need changing yet.
Anyone have info on a 2017??
Maybe I didn't see it clearly. It appears to be the rotor is installed on wrong direction.
There's only one direction for both left abd right rotor. Same part for both.
I noticed that too. The vanes between the two sides of the rotor should be aimed at the back of the car for proper cooling. NOW, if the front L and R rotors are the same P/N, then pick the side you want the better cooling on, not that you'll notice a difference or anything.
@@nms1326 if it's a directional rotor, no big difference on dry day. Bigger differences if it's raining. It also have a higher chance of rotor warp due to the fact it is sucking water in.
@@whatthez3069 same part number for both left and right side per official audi Q7 repair manual. One will have vanes forward the other back. Go to your local dealer and ask and ask to see the repair manual