jkozmo

I put them on the rear axle and they are great. Apparently the front pads and calipers need these sticky ANTI VIBRATION round DISCS WHICH COST $250 for each set of calipers. They adhere to the back of the brake pads and you need 3 of them per pad, so a total of 12. Cost was $260 for 6 I think, so you are talking $500 more. I am going to wait to do the fronts for now and see if I can source this Kit a bit cheaper. Audi part number 4H0698231. AUDI delaer says they changed out a RS6 and you need these for S6, S7 and S8 as well.

Zatmeen

What do you know about their kevlar pads? What's the difference between kevlar and ceramic? The kevlar is slightly less expensive. From the site, each set of pads includes "integrated constrained layered anti-squeal shims."

Zatmeen

Jim Ellis Audi in Atlanta sells the part for $195. Repair kit damping washer (self-adhesive) for Audi S8 (2010 - 2012). #4H0698231

jkozmo

I am going to see if I can get my dealer to peel the shims off and re-use them, otherwise find a good independent mechanic to do it. Apparently other S7 owners have re-used with as much as 9000 miles on their original pads...

jkozmo

See no shims, just a backing material. I may call Brakeworld and discuss the backing material and see if it serves the same purpose as the shims did with the OEM pads

1banger

Re-used mine with 10000 miles on them. No issues...did the job myself.