(o) warning light. Front brake pads need to be replaced?

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08-07-2006, 03:17 PM

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TJ: Who's running aftermarket pads they're really happy with <$100?

I know a lot of people have the Hawk HPS, but I'd like to replace my pads without spending THAT much money. Should I just wait a while longer, or are there other good options?

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08-07-2006, 04:24 PM

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Ok, fine, here is a nice pair

<center><img src="http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/~poboyski/hawaii/nihoa%20booby1.jpg"></center><p>of boobys :-)

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08-07-2006, 05:30 PM

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PW's..

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08-07-2006, 05:59 PM

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Still trying to figure that out...only changed 2-3 front pads under warranty...

usually 45-50,000 miles, but rears usually twice under warranty. This is for B6 A4s only.

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08-07-2006, 07:34 PM

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hawk cermic up front and HPS in the rear

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08-07-2006, 08:43 PM

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That's more like it

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08-07-2006, 08:44 PM

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you are correct

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08-07-2006, 08:46 PM

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Maybe the 3.0 is harder on pads ?

Honestly I don't know I'm not hard on my brakes... I even downshift in tiptronic to slow the car down most of the time. I don't ride the brakes like some people do who drive with 2 feet (not counting manual tranny drivers)...

My rotors also ended up warped 2 times I believe... so maybe they were simply just replacing the pads as well?

I've only actually ever seen the brake bad light come on once.

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