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Old 01-29-2002, 09:23 AM
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Default sounds like my pads are gone when i brake, any ideas?
some guy told me it might have been the salt, but they haven't salted the roads in weeks, and i get my car washed once a week. could my pads be really worn down now?
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Old 01-29-2002, 09:24 AM
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Default Ummmm...help us out here...how many miles on original pads? Did a warning light come on....
...indicating your pads are worn (newer A4's have this warning light).
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i have a 1996, no warning light, pads could be original, not sure
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69K miles on car
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Default If you have big rims are take your wheels off you can actually reach in and feel the pad thickness..
just make sure your brakes are cooled first !!
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stock rims are on the car, this just started about a week ago
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Gee wiz - that's a tough one - maybe take your wheel off and look?
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Default Sounds like it might be time for a brake job....could be as little as just new pads on the front....
...or you might need new pads front and rear along with new rotors.
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Default They're the original pads from 96?? throw caution to the wind and change them just for the hell of
it.......pads aren't that expensive !!!
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how much are pads? and will my extended warranty cover this stuff you think?
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