Pat

I have the A8 brakes up front. Sunday we went on a fast drive. When we stopped, my rear brakes were smoking/steaming and stinky. The fronts were fine. The rears are OEM rotors and EBC Greenstuff pads. I'm concerned that the rears aren't up to par with the fronts. Should I be concerned about this? What are my options? I didn't really find any valuable info searching. Keep in mind, money is a major restriction as it was with the fronts.

Weapon of Choice

Rear disks/calipers from the B6 3.0?

dr.audios[the OG]

Since most of the braking is done with the A8's up front, and a very minimal amount is done with the rear, from what I have heard upgrading the rear is not really worth it. I mean, you can put some slotted rotors/SS lines to help reduce fade/heat and improve bite, but not even that is gonna stop the problems..

Phil type 951

I dont evenknow if they are the same size.

Pat

I've heard the same thing, which is why I was so surprised they got so hot on the drive Sunday.

kqw

<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/tech/wheel1.shtml">click</a></li></ul>

dr.audios[the OG]

No kidding....

Pat

Thanks, KQW....great link. I've seen it before. I just forgot it had info on rears, too.

Pat

...but would really like something as easy as the front A8 upgrade that only requires new carriers and rotors. I guess I'll talk with Champagne about it. Maybe if I use a different pad compound on the back it'll help even out the temperatures?

WYSIWYG

i have it - its a direct fit. with A8 rear rotors you need to move the dustshield a bit