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S3 Front pads and rotors Install Guide
Your S3
Pick your year to see what fits.
This page covers the US S3.
Stronger stops
Medium$300–$4501 hr
Why do it
Better bite and fresh rotors.
Tools you'll need
- Jack and 4 jack stands
- Socket set
- C-clamp or piston tool
- Brake grease
- Brake cleaner
- Torque wrench
Starting out? See our budget tool list.
Parts to buy
- EBC S6 Bluestuff pad and rotor kit S6KR1205 Lists the 2015-2020 S3.Fits 2015–2020
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Before you start
- Pump the pedal until it's firm before you drive. Never let the caliper hang by its hose.
Steps
Remove the caliper
- Undo the bolts and pull the caliper.
Swap the rotor
- Clean the hub and fit the new rotor.
Fit the pads
- Fit the pads and torque the caliper.
How to know it worked
- Brake pedal is firm before the car moves.
- Bed the new pads in with several firm stops.
- No grinding or squealing.
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Safety first
- Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
- Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
- Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
- Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
- Wear safety glasses.
- If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.
Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.
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