markattack

Hi guys,

I bought my 1999 Audi A6 Quattro used a few years back. I need to replace the front brakes but I need some help.

1) I have these wheels but they have locking lug nuts, and I was never given a key...Does anyone know anything know how i can get one or find out what type of nuts they are? The lug nuts are deep in the hole with very little room to stick anything in there. From what I can tell tell, they look splined?

2) Do I need to get different sized rotors or brake pads (I need both) because of these aftermarket wheels? From what I measured, they seem to be 17x7.5

Thanks

bilbo6209

A lot of tire shops have sets of locking lug sets that they can use to get the bolt off for you, just make sure you have replacements that you can drop in with you.

As far as what you need for rotor and pads, you need to look at the rotor and see. Audi is very good at throwing various sizes of rotors on their cars, even in the same year and model they can have different size rotor, typically they will be marked in close to the hub. I would bet pads will be the same size

N_Jay

Unless someone changed the brakes for some reason (unusual), a change of wheels does not NEED a brake change.

markattack

Thanks, I wanted to buy all the parts before taking it into the shop, but I'll just have the mechanic take take care of everything now

Thanks again

SloopJohnB@mac.com

Not a good start for an audi owner.
Good luck on getting the splined locking lug bolts out…find a good wheel shop first.
You could also go online and get a lug bolt removal kit. Google is your friend.

Brandsport Keys Master Wheel Lock / Lug Nut Keys w/Free Case

indoor

The key for those wheels should always be in the car. Maybe he forgot to mention it. Check the tool box(jack box, spare tire area). Otherwise when you get a flat you're screwed to begin with...

Jut to make sure, you're not talking about plastic caps that some C5's have over the log bolts for protection against rust?

SloopJohnB@mac.com

onto the nut or lug bolt and then unscrew the bolt/nut. Generally the lug bolt isn't on more than 90-100ft-lbs unless it's corroded badly.

This often ruins the 12pt socket, BTW.

blink

I would think that if your wheel locked up the issue would be in the caliper, pads, or the condition of either. It takes a lot of force to lock up a wheel at driving speeds, so I would look to the caliper first. A failed brakepad, shifting around, could also be the culprit.

N_Jay

If the locks have been lost since you bought the car a few years back, I am betting the brakes are shot and the tires need rotation.