jaybar

Of course different driving styles will vary number of miles before brakes start to wear down. I have a 2014 Q5 with 11k miles and the brakes are spongy and feel like they are wearing down.

How many miles before your first brake pad etc change?

Did you go through the dealership? Or private to not pay dealer prices? How much?

thanks

BlackSVT

Well, not a direct answer, but more of an indicator: I have a '13 3.0T with 37k miles and brakes are still in good shape. My guesstimate is I'm ~50% worn on the fronts and 30-40% on the back.

I think I'm pretty easy on brakes typically during my daily commute (which is counter to the flogging the drivetrain regularly takes with me behind the wheel!)

I'll change the pads/rotors or upgrade myself when needed.

Acapulco

I replaced mine on the 2010 Q5 3.2 at 81k miles - and only because I was really tired of the dust. I paid around $550.00 for the front only, private - I was very happy afterwards = no more dust.

rdA4WtQ5

43K miles and still on the original brakes here. Have the replacements pads ready for when the time comes. Much cheaper on Amazon for pads than your local auto parts store.
For DIYers you will need VCDS or another tool (Snap On makes one) to retract your rear pads to replace them. Looking forward to less brake dust

LarkTx

See the spongy brake thread for the answer to your question. Unlikely you need new brakes at 11k.

Vayane

Had 75000 before rear needed rotors and pads... used dealership. They say fronts may have another 30-50 k on them amazing

Dalancroft

Brake pad indicator came on around 48K miles (2011 2.0T Prestige+). Had the local indy replace front pads & rotors, $500 parts & labor. My indy is a great guy and said the rears had at least two more years so I saved some $$$. Don't use a dealer for anything routine, only more complex jobs where being Audi certified will be of value.

jaybar

great thanks- I will read the spongy brake thread. My last car, and S4 had new brakes at around 12k but that car was a different animal.

DesertFox

I'm at 46,000 miles on the original brakes.

SoCalBuff

45k miles on Q5 TDI. Still on original brakes. On last service visit was told brakes were at 8mm