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Old 03-06-2014, 07:07 AM
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1) Any recommendations/best option for Audi S6 brake pads (don't like brake dust caused by OEMs)?

2)is replacing rotors beneficial? If so, how and what do you recommended.
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Originally Posted by nafzal80
2)is replacing rotors beneficial? If so, how and what do you recommended.
Rotors don't cause dust. No need to replace them.
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Originally Posted by DeerHunter
Rotors don't cause dust. No need to replace them.
what about brake pads? Any high quality/performance ones that don't cause so much brake dust?
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I have Centric brake pads. I couldn't stand the dust. That being said, it's winter and my car is continuously filthy. So I can't tell if there's a difference in dust production yet. When spring comes, I'll mount my HREs and be able to tell about the dust. I will say the performance feels about the same as OEM.
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Originally Posted by mik34
I have Centric brake pads. I couldn't stand the dust. That being said, it's winter and my car is continuously filthy. So I can't tell if there's a difference in dust production yet. When spring comes, I'll mount my HREs and be able to tell about the dust. I will say the performance feels about the same as OEM.
I understand that Stoptech has a replacement pad. Anyone have experience with these?
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Lookimg for brakes that cause less brake dust .
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There are none at this time. Not sure what's taking so long to get some ceramic pads made for the S6. Low volume market I guess.
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What about brake dust colored rims?
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Originally Posted by JohnnyG0925
What about brake dust colored rims?
I get that about 20 miles after I wash mine.
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Any pads you install that don't produce as much dust will either not brake as well or will eat up your rotors. That energy has to go somewhere.

Now, lets hear from the guys who dispute this and while they are at it they can tell us about the All Season tires they use that handle as well as hi-Performance tires in the summer and with better snow traction than winter tires, all the time lasting for 70 thousand miles.

People on these car boards seem to be able to defy the laws of physics with great regularity!


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