This is a video of my first experience replacing a 2014 Audi S5’s brakes, not a “how to” or instructional video. If you’re looking to do it yourself, this is what it might look like.
Took the care to an Audi dealership for an oil change and requested a quote for replacing the brakes. They gave me a price of $950 for the rear and $1,250 for the fronts. For this price, I decided to give it a shot myself. Spent $250 on a Powerstop standard replacement kit from RockAuto.com. Another $150 for the OBII tool to return the electronic parking brake (EPB). Heard this can be done manually by taking apart the calipers, decided against this due to possible damages. All said and done, the front and rear brakes took me about 4 hours to complete and $400 in parts. Brakes are not as good as the OEMs were, not sure if that’s due to Powerstop quality or my installation. Overall, brakes work well and I have a new Audi/VAG OBII device so I can do the next oil change and reset the maintenance light. If I were to do it again, I would get higher quality parts, possibly OEM, and find out what sealant/glue was used on brake pads from OEM.
Tools list
Ancel VD700 OBDII Device
18mm socket Long
17mm socket Long
13mm socket Long
13mm socket Short
13 mm wrench Ratcheting
15mm wrench Box wrench
T30 bit
Socket wrench long 1/2 inch drive
Socket wrench medium 3/8 inch drive
Sledge hammer 5lb
Power driver 1/2 inch drive, 400 ft-lb
Wire cutters
Nitrile Gloves
Audi anti-theft bolt kit #806 w/cap puller
Pick
Loctite Blue
Brakleen
Wire wheel on RAG
Zip ties
Safety goggles
Brake caliper piston compressor
Grease remover and cleaner
3 ton jack and jack stands
Wheel chocks
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