fastman201

My pads are soon to go at 27k miles and my dealer wants almost $900 to change them. No thanks. I plan on doing this myself and was wondering if its a straight forward procedure.

Tundraman

I'm assuming the C6 is similar. See the docs here on how to, find the brake system for your vehicle. You'll need a special tool or tools to turn the rear caliper as you compress it($20 @harbor freight) You can get the pads online - STFA for ones specific to your vehicle.

Surprisingly, I found it as easy, or easier than my Tundras (that had rusted pins that I couldn't get out, even with an air chisel, so I had to change the calipers too.

-Tundraman

fastman201

Thanks Tundraman

Milehi

for the front pads if you're going with OEM pads, so you'll need your VIN # handy at the parts counter. My brother and I changed them out pretty quickly, with the second side taking no time at all. It was my first time doing the brakes on these cars since the dealer had always covered brake jobs. The rears were fine so we didn't chage those out. I didn't have a vagcom anyway.

pierreb

to do.

p.s. i believe there's special Audi caliper tool to make things easier...

tia

Tundraman

seemed to be the best for what I wanted, and a decent price. Their stopping power is awesome! As good or better than my oem's were.

-Tundraman

pierreb

looking for specific C6 how-to.

raaizin

How was the brake dust with these pads. I would like a better pad than OEM to reduce brakedust.

05whtaudia6

lower right side to space the pads from the rotor. The rear brakes you will need a VAg tool to disable the E brake.