A8Liter

Is is normal for the 2003's to eat through brakes so quickly? The tech guy at the dealership said that he believed the brakes are too small for the weight of the car, and that it likely contributes to an early wear out. Anyone else go through brakes so fast?

Jkay

front pads have been changed once.

banal

I bought my 01 at 50k and am having to have the breaks rotors redone right now. don't know if it had to be done before, any way to find out? Is it easy to tell stock a8 brakes?

Return 4 Deposit

at 56,000 miles. They were the originals.

greenie

Do ya want fries with that order??????

gondar

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You might have a bit of retained pressure in the master cyl.

I have 70K on the little 312mm rotors and they are flat, retain a good surface finish, and have plenty of meat remaining. I have four new rotors in boxes I expected to need but have not had to use. I am easy on equipment, however.

Yes, the brakes, especially on my car, are too small. The rear pads are used on an Alfa, for heaven's sake. They must have gotten a deal.<ul><li><a href="http://www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com/">http://www.fordfocusbrakeproblems.com/</a</li></ul>

audivotary

warranty (2001 A8L) I was astounded at the little mileage from the OEM pads. Front rotors are warped and dealer machined them for 2nd time I believe, but won't replace them since the thickness is within spec.