PMrider

don't look like they have had much contact with the pads at all (still have the factory brush marks).

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/90706/cimg3402.jpg">

I know that is not true because they got extremely hot after bedding in the pads. They still do after hard braking. The fronts look as they should IMO.

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/90706/cimg3403.jpg">

Is this normal or is there a way to adjust the rear calipers for more contact? As far as brake feel, the pedal travel vs braking action is almost linear - unlike most other cars where it seems front loaded (including my S4). Thoughts?

J. Patterson

Do you have the jack under a suspension point, like the shock mounting? Careful.

PMrider

<img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/90706/cimg3251.jpg">

msauve

"It's a feature, not a bug."

roadyTT

My bet is that if you remove the rear pads you're going to see no evidence of contact. After 800 miles there should be at least some tracking there. Your pictures show almost none at all.

Perhaps borrow a power bleeder (Autozone) or find someone with a Vag-com (preferred is the word) to help you out. STFA for both methods.

PMrider

bleed cycle because I read that it wasn't really necessary for a simple fluid swap... I'll give it a shot. BTW I did use the Motive Powerbleeder to bleed the brakes.