Do I need to change rotors every time changing brake pads?
06-15-2011, 05:22 PM
#11
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NR04,
I don't have the noise you are talking about. You may check the spring to make sure that it is positioned properly. It should remove slack between the caliper and the caliper carrier.
am ver,
Here is the Akebono pad, EUR1348, for 302mm rear rotor. Amazon sells for $52.49.
http://www.amazon.com/Akebono-EUR134...ar=1&carId=023
I don't have the noise you are talking about. You may check the spring to make sure that it is positioned properly. It should remove slack between the caliper and the caliper carrier.
am ver,
Here is the Akebono pad, EUR1348, for 302mm rear rotor. Amazon sells for $52.49.
http://www.amazon.com/Akebono-EUR134...ar=1&carId=023
06-15-2011, 07:39 PM
#12
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Its been two years since my brakes were replaced. A few weeks ago, I was at the dealer and I was told my fronts were at 7mm and the rear were at 6mm - Does anyone know how many mm is new brake pad? Just trying to get an idea on how soon I am going got need new brakes.
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06-15-2011, 08:20 PM
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+1 - mine don't rattle either.
Its been two years since my brakes were replaced. A few weeks ago, I was at the dealer and I was told my fronts were at 7mm and the rear were at 6mm - Does anyone know how many mm is new brake pad? Just trying to get an idea on how soon I am going got need new brakes.
Its been two years since my brakes were replaced. A few weeks ago, I was at the dealer and I was told my fronts were at 7mm and the rear were at 6mm - Does anyone know how many mm is new brake pad? Just trying to get an idea on how soon I am going got need new brakes.
06-16-2011, 04:46 AM
#14
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Great questions which are easy to determine, if the rotors are below minimum specifications they need replaced. Audi does not, due to weight requirement (or needed lack there of), have rotors with enough "meat" to resurface--so no turning needed. We do see about 50/50 on having to replace rotors with pads, so you have a good chance pads will do it. Since we only deal in OEM we too love the feel and abilities of what came factory on your Audi. There are many aftermarket and performance options but our words of wisdom are to be careful! There are great offering as long as you get the whole upgrade package, if you just pick the pads for performance you run the risk of noise and worse loss of stopping ability. If you are looking to match what you have on there now at a good price we ask that you check us out. We love to talk Audi if you have additional questions.
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06-16-2011, 04:58 AM
#15
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Textar was supposed to be coming out with a new pad that is much cleaner.
The Audis are now transitioning to dust-free ceramic pads. Many mfrs have done the same over the past few years.
You could buy OE pads from the dealership and see if you get the newer compound that's been released. We had new pads (and rotors) fitted to the rear of our 2006 wagon and they have 75% less dust compared to the car's original pads.
06-16-2011, 06:01 AM
#17
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It's not your imagination. My 2011 A5 has very little dust as well. I suspect Audi listened to their customer laments and went with a new pad composition (ceramic?).
06-16-2011, 07:12 AM
#18
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If Audi did indeed went to ceramic pads, I must say I do not feel any braking differance. In the pass where I have use aftermarket ceramic pads, I can feel less of a initial bite as far as stopping power. I had to step on the brake pedal more to stop at the same distance as my oem pads.
06-16-2011, 01:25 PM
#19
NR04,
I don't have the noise you are talking about. You may check the spring to make sure that it is positioned properly. It should remove slack between the caliper and the caliper carrier.
am ver,
Here is the Akebono pad, EUR1348, for 302mm rear rotor. Amazon sells for $52.49.
http://www.amazon.com/Akebono-EUR134...ar=1&carId=023
I don't have the noise you are talking about. You may check the spring to make sure that it is positioned properly. It should remove slack between the caliper and the caliper carrier.
am ver,
Here is the Akebono pad, EUR1348, for 302mm rear rotor. Amazon sells for $52.49.
http://www.amazon.com/Akebono-EUR134...ar=1&carId=023
By the way, for everyone's information, I do not notice any degradation in braking power from Akebonos. It does have less initial bite, but that isn't necessarily a bad thing. I feel these pads provide better modulation.
