For the archives--> How to (with pics!): Stock B5 S4 front brake pad replacement

85-4kq-girl · 11-20-2005, 03:02 PM

There are a few how-to's out there...but some refer to the tech section for B5 A4, some are just paragraphs with no pics for the B5 S4.

So today, I swapped out my HPS pads and put on my stock pads while putting my winter wheels on. Thought I'd take some pics and post them on s4girl.com as a sort of how to. All pics at the link below.

Who says girls don't get dirty?!?

This is the easiest DIY in the world. After you take the wheel off it shouldn't take you more than 10 minutes.

--morgan

Link to the entire how-to with captions (each pic can be clicked on for larger size):

Rolf · 11-20-2005, 03:06 PM

what is entailed if your are replacing the rotors as well?

85-4kq-girl · 11-20-2005, 03:14 PM

OCA::DIY Motorsports · 11-20-2005, 03:18 PM

Don't the gloves work better when you ware them ;-))

Rolf · 11-20-2005, 03:21 PM

DocWyte · 11-20-2005, 03:24 PM

is a very wise investment...

85-4kq-girl · 11-20-2005, 03:24 PM

85-4kq-girl · 11-20-2005, 03:28 PM

I'm a track n00b...only ever running 3 track days this season. I used the HPS for all 3 sessions and did fine with them.

Next season I'm going to need to buy new track tires. Figured if I put my stock pads back in, I'd save some life of the HPS and could salvage another track day out of them next season before having to buy new pads too. New pads are next on the list as my skillzzzz develop.

Oh, and I have jackstands...but this DIY is VERY fast. I've done it lots of times, and know my jack is in good condition. No need, in my opinion. But can never be too safe, I suppose!

--morgan

Rolf · 11-20-2005, 03:28 PM

DocWyte · 11-20-2005, 03:32 PM

I can't believe you didn't fry them on the track. Just use em for your street pads, don't bother to put them in for the track. Get a set of the Hawk HT-10's for the track.

11-20-2005, 03:02 PM	#1
85-4kq-girl AudiWorld Super User Account #: 12467 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 7,663	For the archives--> How to (with pics!): Stock B5 S4 front brake pad replacement There are a few how-to's out there...but some refer to the tech section for B5 A4, some are just paragraphs with no pics for the B5 S4. So today, I swapped out my HPS pads and put on my stock pads while putting my winter wheels on. Thought I'd take some pics and post them on s4girl.com as a sort of how to. All pics at the link below. Who says girls don't get dirty?!? This is the easiest DIY in the world. After you take the wheel off it shouldn't take you more than 10 minutes. --morgan Link to the entire how-to with captions (each pic can be clicked on for larger size): __________________ www.s4girl.com www.audi4000.com 95urs6--96a4--01s4--04allroad RIP OWK.

11-20-2005, 03:06 PM	#2
Rolf Junior Member Account #: 86936 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 854	excellent! I'm just about to do this myself .. will come in handy. thanks! what is entailed if your are replacing the rotors as well?

11-20-2005, 03:14 PM	#3
85-4kq-girl AudiWorld Super User Account #: 12467 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 7,663	Haven't had to do my rotors yet...so I've never removed my calipers. Sorry...no help here! __________________ www.s4girl.com www.audi4000.com 95urs6--96a4--01s4--04allroad RIP OWK.

11-20-2005, 03:18 PM	#4
OCA::DIY Motorsports Member Account #: 60276 Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 5,655	Great! Needs to be on the EdyJun directory. Don't the gloves work better when you ware them ;-)) __________________ SUPPORT STEM CELL RESEARCH! "There are (shop)whores that do provide a valuable service. However, you appear as a whore with no orifices, therefore all you accomplish is space occupation." --Kartman "Those who would give up ESSENTIAL Liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve NEITHER liberty nor safety" Benjamin Franklin

11-20-2005, 03:21 PM	#5
Rolf Junior Member Account #: 86936 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 854	thanks anyway. anyone else that can shed some light?

11-20-2005, 03:24 PM	#6
DocWyte AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 10650 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,759	HPS are street pads, why swap them out? Also, a set of jackstands is a very wise investment... __________________ '05 Silver A4 Avant (wife's) '02 Oxford Green BMW M3 486whp 329 ft lbs at the rear wheels

11-20-2005, 03:24 PM	#7
85-4kq-girl AudiWorld Super User Account #: 12467 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 7,663	Ahh, I don't like gloves. If I can't get the grime out of my nails I just paint them before work! ;) __________________ www.s4girl.com www.audi4000.com 95urs6--96a4--01s4--04allroad RIP OWK.

11-20-2005, 03:28 PM	#8
85-4kq-girl AudiWorld Super User Account #: 12467 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 7,663	My reasoning... I'm a track n00b...only ever running 3 track days this season. I used the HPS for all 3 sessions and did fine with them. Next season I'm going to need to buy new track tires. Figured if I put my stock pads back in, I'd save some life of the HPS and could salvage another track day out of them next season before having to buy new pads too. New pads are next on the list as my skillzzzz develop. Oh, and I have jackstands...but this DIY is VERY fast. I've done it lots of times, and know my jack is in good condition. No need, in my opinion. But can never be too safe, I suppose! --morgan __________________ www.s4girl.com www.audi4000.com 95urs6--96a4--01s4--04allroad RIP OWK.

11-20-2005, 03:28 PM	#9
Rolf Junior Member Account #: 86936 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 854	2nd. I have three pairs of jackstands, just incase :)

11-20-2005, 03:32 PM	#10
DocWyte AudiWorld Senior Member Account #: 10650 Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,759	HPS pads are barely adequate for the street, definately not good for the track! I can't believe you didn't fry them on the track. Just use em for your street pads, don't bother to put them in for the track. Get a set of the Hawk HT-10's for the track. __________________ '05 Silver A4 Avant (wife's) '02 Oxford Green BMW M3 486whp 329 ft lbs at the rear wheels

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