Brake Pads
05-02-2004, 01:01 PM
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Brake Pads
I am planning on replacing both front and rear brake pads and wondering what would be a good choice? I have 97 A8. OEM? Other aftermarket?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
05-02-2004, 03:07 PM
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Just did mine yesterday
Hello,
I originally went with the OEM crap and that lasted one year. Infact when I removed the pads the brake sensor was half way though already - good timing on my part.
I bought my pads and rotors from ecstuning.com. I was pretty impressed with the quick turnaround on shipping - ground took 4 days. Ohio to Colorado.
I bought:
Front stuff
PBR Ceramic Brake Pad Set-With sensor wire (round connector) $89
ECS Slotted Aftermarket Rotor - 12.3 (312x25) - pair $179
I also bought a couple CV boot kits for $20.
You never know.
It's only been 24 hours and so far so good.
Hope this helps,
Later
Sawyer
I originally went with the OEM crap and that lasted one year. Infact when I removed the pads the brake sensor was half way though already - good timing on my part.
I bought my pads and rotors from ecstuning.com. I was pretty impressed with the quick turnaround on shipping - ground took 4 days. Ohio to Colorado.
I bought:
Front stuff
PBR Ceramic Brake Pad Set-With sensor wire (round connector) $89
ECS Slotted Aftermarket Rotor - 12.3 (312x25) - pair $179
I also bought a couple CV boot kits for $20.
You never know.
It's only been 24 hours and so far so good.
Hope this helps,
Later
Sawyer
05-02-2004, 08:09 PM
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PBR ceramics here too. Just bed them and whipped them today. Impressed, not too shabby for $89.00
No noise, not too dusty, and a great bargain.
Just did my rears on thurs night, fronts friday night
<img src="http://ma70.com/danmac/A8/brakes2.jpg">
<img src="http://ma70.com/danmac/A8/brakes3.jpg">
Just did my rears on thurs night, fronts friday night
<img src="http://ma70.com/danmac/A8/brakes2.jpg">
<img src="http://ma70.com/danmac/A8/brakes3.jpg">
05-03-2004, 09:48 AM
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What do you guys use to push the piston back into the caliper?
The Bentley shows a special tool, which I assume people are not buying. I have used a c clamp in the past.
Overall is this a simple job? It looks like it.
Overall is this a simple job? It looks like it.
05-03-2004, 09:52 AM
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Re: What do yo guys use to push the piston back into the caliper?
Go to Harbor Freight and pick up a brake service tool. $30.00 and you will get more than enough on a set.
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05-03-2004, 09:54 AM
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Re: What do you guys use to push the piston back into the caliper?
Follow the link for the tool!<ul><li><a href="http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732">http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=40732</a</li></ul>
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