Brake and rotors suggestions
05-17-2019, 12:23 AM
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Brake and rotors suggestions
Hi everyone. Im new to the forum... tons of useful information here. Trying to get brakes and rotors (front and rear sets) for my 2012 A8L D4 4.2L. Any suggestion is appreciated. Thanks
05-18-2019, 07:48 AM
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I just bought a set of "Power Stop" slotted rotors and ceramic pads on Amazon.com. Right now a vendor has a pair for 168 bucks (3 LEFT). They are very good and inexpensive. There are
several vendors up there with different pricing for the same set. I'm not sure though that what's advertised for 168 bucks will fit your car. My "L" is a 09 and I paid $198 for mine Amazon prime,
free shipping but Fl. state tax added.
Antonini
several vendors up there with different pricing for the same set. I'm not sure though that what's advertised for 168 bucks will fit your car. My "L" is a 09 and I paid $198 for mine Amazon prime,
free shipping but Fl. state tax added.
Antonini
05-18-2019, 08:01 AM
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I just bought a set of "Power Stop" slotted rotors and ceramic pads on Amazon.com. Right now a vendor has a pair for 168 bucks (3 LEFT). They are very good and inexpensive. There are
several vendors up there with different pricing for the same set. I'm not sure though that what's advertised for 168 bucks will fit your car. My "L" is a 09 and I paid $198 for mine Amazon prime,
free shipping but Fl. state tax added.
Antonini
several vendors up there with different pricing for the same set. I'm not sure though that what's advertised for 168 bucks will fit your car. My "L" is a 09 and I paid $198 for mine Amazon prime,
free shipping but Fl. state tax added.
Antonini
it won’t work for the OP d4
OP: pls do a search
05-18-2019, 08:22 AM
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Thank you for the info. I've only had my 09 for a couple of weeks and still getting accustomed to the new alphabet soup. Wondered which "D" number mine was.
Was looking for the oil filter and watched the wrong video of an earlier model year with the filter under the air cleaner box. What a surprise to learn its now on top
in the rear under the plastic cover with the 3 Audi rings on it.
I would like to know, however, where the camshaft position sensors are located. There is a lot of info on the internet but not all of it is clearly labeled as to which
model year they're referring to - ergo the mistake I made with the oil filter location. Its a learning process. The car is a delight to drive, silky smooth and powerful.
Antonini
Was looking for the oil filter and watched the wrong video of an earlier model year with the filter under the air cleaner box. What a surprise to learn its now on top
in the rear under the plastic cover with the 3 Audi rings on it.
I would like to know, however, where the camshaft position sensors are located. There is a lot of info on the internet but not all of it is clearly labeled as to which
model year they're referring to - ergo the mistake I made with the oil filter location. Its a learning process. The car is a delight to drive, silky smooth and powerful.
Antonini
05-18-2019, 01:23 PM
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Cam Position sensors
Armed with a photo of what they look like, I found the 4 cam position sensors today. On my A8L, there are two on each cylinder bank
on the inboard and outboard side of the valve covers towards the rear of the engine. Not hard to remove if I need to check them. I was
told by an old guru today that a good early warning sign, aside from trouble codes is to remove them and look at the part that is inside the
engine checking them to see if there are any metal shavings on them. I also managed to remove the air cleaner box to check the air
cleaner and was relieved to find the hold down screws are captive on the lid. Of course all you guys know that already. I'll get there
eventually.
Antonino
on the inboard and outboard side of the valve covers towards the rear of the engine. Not hard to remove if I need to check them. I was
told by an old guru today that a good early warning sign, aside from trouble codes is to remove them and look at the part that is inside the
engine checking them to see if there are any metal shavings on them. I also managed to remove the air cleaner box to check the air
cleaner and was relieved to find the hold down screws are captive on the lid. Of course all you guys know that already. I'll get there
eventually.
Antonino
05-19-2019, 07:36 AM
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Armed with a photo of what they look like, I found the 4 cam position sensors today. On my A8L, there are two on each cylinder bank
on the inboard and outboard side of the valve covers towards the rear of the engine. Not hard to remove if I need to check them. I was
told by an old guru today that a good early warning sign, aside from trouble codes is to remove them and look at the part that is inside the
engine checking them to see if there are any metal shavings on them. I also managed to remove the air cleaner box to check the air
cleaner and was relieved to find the hold down screws are captive on the lid. Of course all you guys know that already. I'll get there
eventually.
Antonino
on the inboard and outboard side of the valve covers towards the rear of the engine. Not hard to remove if I need to check them. I was
told by an old guru today that a good early warning sign, aside from trouble codes is to remove them and look at the part that is inside the
engine checking them to see if there are any metal shavings on them. I also managed to remove the air cleaner box to check the air
cleaner and was relieved to find the hold down screws are captive on the lid. Of course all you guys know that already. I'll get there
eventually.
Antonino
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