Life expectancy of rear brakes and pads
11-25-2003, 02:27 PM
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Life expectancy of rear brakes and pads
Hi everyone,
I've brought my 180 quattro TT in for 40K maintenance and received a call from the dealership that I needed to replace the rear pads and rotors.
Does this sound reasonable? Also, knowing that the front brakes do more work, should I expect them to wear earlier?
In any case, I am screwed: This is the first out-of-warranty service; the dealership service prices hurt
As a cheaper alternative, I had taken my car to the local mechanic for my last oil-change, and the car has been leaking oil since. (cheap means expensive 
) Apparently they stripped my oil drain plug.
Thank you,
Ali
I've brought my 180 quattro TT in for 40K maintenance and received a call from the dealership that I needed to replace the rear pads and rotors.
Does this sound reasonable? Also, knowing that the front brakes do more work, should I expect them to wear earlier?
In any case, I am screwed: This is the first out-of-warranty service; the dealership service prices hurt
As a cheaper alternative, I had taken my car to the local mechanic for my last oil-change, and the car has been leaking oil since. (cheap means expensive ) Apparently they stripped my oil drain plug.Thank you,
Ali
11-25-2003, 02:35 PM
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isn't the warranty 4yrs 50k miles? so how could you be out of warranty?
I still had some pad left after 44.5k of heavy driving (prob 25k in the canyons). Your warranty is supposed to cover the rotors and pads - check with the dealer.
11-25-2003, 02:40 PM
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And actually I don't think the front pads do most of the work on the quattro...
I think when you hit the brakes, the quattro drive shifts the pull to stop the car to the rear. Mine rear brakes were just replaced. The car had 62K miles and had the original brakes all the way around. Fronts still have 50% material on them. See what I mean!!! But my independent replaced both the brake pads and rotors on the rear for $300.
11-25-2003, 03:55 PM
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oops (sorry)
Don't pay dealership prices for pads & rotors. Find a master Audi Mech (there has to be some in your area) and get some upgraded or aftermarket rotors and pads.
Approx $500'sh inc install would be my guess
Approx $500'sh inc install would be my guess
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