Thinking of an A8 brake upgrade on the fronts...what's it gonna cost me with parts & labor
02-04-2003, 12:23 PM
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Thinking of an A8 brake upgrade on the fronts...what's it gonna cost me with parts & labor
Is this easy enough to do myself or should I just let them do it at my local import shop? Those who have this upgrade, what are the noticable imporvements (Bite, fade resistance, ect...)
Thanks all,
-Matt
Thanks all,
-Matt
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The DYI install is very easy...
...I am no mechanical genius, and it only took me about 1-1/2 hrs. The write-up in the FAQ is very complete and easy to follow.
I would say the biggest improvement is in fade resistance. I don't believe the car stops in any shorter distance, but it does stop more consistantly without fade. This upgrade is mainly about getting a bigger "heat sink" for your brakes.
It is a relatively cheap (I think the parts were around $300?), easy, and worthwhile upgrade, IMHO.
Cheers,
Mike
I would say the biggest improvement is in fade resistance. I don't believe the car stops in any shorter distance, but it does stop more consistantly without fade. This upgrade is mainly about getting a bigger "heat sink" for your brakes.
It is a relatively cheap (I think the parts were around $300?), easy, and worthwhile upgrade, IMHO.
Cheers,
Mike
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