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Old 08-18-2008, 05:42 PM
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Default Need brakes for my '03 S8...
Pads and rotors... front and back. Where's a good place to get them from? I have DBA rotors on my S4, but they're a bit spendy and I don't know anyone who stocks the S8 size... I've got Mintex pads on the S4, which I don't mind.

Anyone have any advice for me?

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Old 08-18-2008, 06:03 PM
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Default Re: Need brakes for my '03 S8...
Try here.

http://www.RaceShopper.com
1-800-733-8380<ul><li><a href="http://www.raceshopper.com">http://www.raceshopper.com</a</li></ul>
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Default Stock pads....almost everything else will squeal
Get them at the dealer, they aren't that expensive.
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Default I'm using the Mintex right now, had to put some anti-squeal stuff on them so they be quiet...
otherwise i thought they are breaking fine.

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Default I went with Hawk HPS pads. Absolutely no squeel right now because...
the car is dead.
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Default EBC?
I changed to EBC Turbo Groove Rotors and EBC Red Stuff pads on my A8. It was a noticable improvement, allthough not dramatic. Clearly more bite, less dust and less fade on track.
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Default I love the Ferodo DS2500s I have on my S8........
Great braking, average dusting, and essentially no squeal (on drilled/slotted rotors). I will occasionally get an ever-so-slight squeal under light braking when cold, but all it takes is a little more brake pressure to cure it.
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Default what ^he^ said - tho depending on your driving / needs - if you drive with your...
...hair on freakin' fire - you'll love these!

I get exact same 'squeal' Doug describes - 99.999% none. And they STOP.

I got them from the 'raceshopper' link posted vvvbelowvvv here.
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Default In the cheap, and very happy with the deal
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