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Old 01-24-2019, 10:05 PM
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seeking recommendations for online brake parts supplier , and brands ...
Brembo ?

anyone shop at germanparts.ca ?

2005$$ just for parts pads rotors and sensors at dealer...+ labour of approx 500..2500$ is too much !
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I just ordered through ecs tuning and they have been great. I also have purchased in the past from pelican parts. Cant go wrong with either. I stick with OEM stuff if I can, but I have used zimmerman for the rotors on both the Q7 and my Cayman.
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Are the brake disc size the following : Front 350mm Back 330 mm ??
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Originally Posted by coupegt87
Are the brake disc size the following : Front 350mm Back 330 mm ??
I didnt replace the front, but my back was 330. On the rotors I had 330 printed/stamped on them.
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I used Centric rotors and Centric Posi Quiet Semi metallic pads on our 2011 when I did them. Performance and feel was equal to OEM. Purchased from Tire Rack.
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Try advanceautoparts.com

They seem to have the pads not sure about the rotors or sensors.

Shipping is usually free over $50 and you can always find a discount code online.
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Default Rotex Gold Brake Pads.;
I have over 60,000 miles on my Rotex Gold brake pads, and they're dust free and still running. The brake rotors are the factory originals with no wear induced lip on the edge.

It's really a shame that the Rotex Gold pads are no longer available. They were a superior product.
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I sometimes downshift gears using paddle shifters to slow down the car. That should lessen the strain on the brakes, but is it recommended. My indy mechanic said it's cheaper to replace brakes than the transmission. Anybody knows if that's still an issue with the newer models?
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Originally Posted by amanmann
I sometimes downshift gears using paddle shifters to slow down the car. That should lessen the strain on the brakes, but is it recommended. My indy mechanic said it's cheaper to replace brakes than the transmission. Anybody knows if that's still an issue with the newer models?
He is of course correct about the relative expense but very few transmission problems have been reported in Q7s. I do it too sometimes when driving briskly. It’s a habit formed driving manual cars at the track. I wouldn’t worry.
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Originally Posted by amanmann
I sometimes downshift gears using paddle shifters to slow down the car. That should lessen the strain on the brakes, but is it recommended. My indy mechanic said it's cheaper to replace brakes than the transmission. Anybody knows if that's still an issue with the newer models?
A few times a year wouldnt be a problem but if you are constantly doing this it will cause excessive wear and tear. Brake pads and rotors are cheap.
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