How long should front brakes last????
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How long should front brakes last????
Just went thru another set of front brakes.
This set lasted approx. 22,000kms.
I have a 2008 S6 and could be classified as an aggressive driver.
What is everyone else's experience.
This set lasted approx. 22,000kms.
I have a 2008 S6 and could be classified as an aggressive driver.
What is everyone else's experience.
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The harder you use the brakes the sooner they want replaceing.
I have just changed my pads all round at 34,000 miles, (they were only half worn out), I changed to ceramics for less dust.
I tend to use the paddles to slow me down, not the brakes if I can help it.
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You got a big motor up front, so the brake bias is even greater at the front.
Add that to some spirited driving and your pads take more of beating (tires too).
As recommended above, engine braking on a quattro puts motor compression to work on all 4 wheels and will help with the pad wear a bit.
Add that to some spirited driving and your pads take more of beating (tires too).
As recommended above, engine braking on a quattro puts motor compression to work on all 4 wheels and will help with the pad wear a bit.
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You got a big motor up front, so the brake bias is even greater at the front.
Add that to some spirited driving and your pads take more of beating (tires too).
As recommended above, engine braking on a quattro puts motor compression to work on all 4 wheels and will help with the pad wear a bit.
Add that to some spirited driving and your pads take more of beating (tires too).
As recommended above, engine braking on a quattro puts motor compression to work on all 4 wheels and will help with the pad wear a bit.
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Loved the Akebonos on my last Euro ride (Volvo 850 T5) for the low dust, good pedal feel and strong consistent performance.
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