AudiWorld Forums

A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B5 Audi A4 produced from 1995-2001 B5 FAQ

does swapping out the brake pads really reduce the dust?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 10-04-2001, 12:46 PM
  #1  
New Member
Thread Starter
 
ALAN_ONE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Posts: 459
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default does swapping out the brake pads really reduce the dust?
A lot of aftermarket pads claim a reduction in B dust. Has anyone changed them out and noticed the difference?
ALAN_ONE is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-04-2001, 12:48 PM
  #2  
Junior Member
 
madtowner de wisconsin(? everything)'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,615
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Uh,...I think if you ask Mark Bradford, he can tell you which brands to stay away from.
madtowner de wisconsin(? everything) is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-04-2001, 12:50 PM
  #3  
Former Vendor
 
MikekiM@PureMS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 15,545
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Replaced the fronts with Mintex, now my rears are dirtier than the fronts
MikekiM@PureMS is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-04-2001, 12:54 PM
  #4  
AudiWorld Super User
 
jussnb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 16,575
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
Definitely. I switched to EBC GreenStuff and they're about as dust-free as it gets.
jussnb is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-04-2001, 12:59 PM
  #5  
AudiWorld Super User
 
WYSIWYG's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 19,970
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
like night and day
WYSIWYG is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-04-2001, 01:01 PM
  #6  
Junior Member
 
Cool Craig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 953
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default same thing happens when you swap out.......
...sexual partners. ; \
Cool Craig is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-04-2001, 01:07 PM
  #7  
AudiWorld Super User
 
dbtong's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 3,153
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
an emphatic "YES!"...with Mintex, at least.
dbtong is offline  
Reply Like

Trending Topics

Old 10-04-2001, 01:16 PM
  #8  
AudiWorld Super User
 
Audi2Ody's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 9,415
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Absolutely! I recently replaced my Mintex Red Box with C-techs for the track
and the front wheels are a mess! Gotta swap back this weekend! The rears are nice and clean with redbox
Audi2Ody is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-04-2001, 01:32 PM
  #9  
Junior Member
 
Cool Craig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
Posts: 953
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default
how nice were the Ctechs to your rotors, groovy??? (like an LP)
Cool Craig is offline  
Reply Like
Old 10-04-2001, 01:35 PM
  #10  
Member
 
Real 4x4's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 30,842
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default
Why does Audi use such "dusty" pads? Can't believe it's a cost issue...
Real 4x4 is offline  
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: does swapping out the brake pads really reduce the dust?


Reply Closed Thread Share

All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:59 AM.