ltooz_a6_a8_q7

The outside pads were very low but the light is still not on, I decided to replace them today. I bought the Red Box Mintex MDB1531 many months ago, so I just need to turn the rotors.
Followed the printed Audipages instruction and the it was simple enough, but the bolts took a long time to remove. One of the 18mm sockets broke (taiwan made, amazing, it actually cracked open).
Found a brake place near home that turned both of the rotors for $20. They said it was bad but still did them for me anyway.
After putting everything back on, the brake pads and turned rotors don't make noise, but they're definitely not as effective as the old ones. They seemed fade more, it takes longer time to stop. The old ones stop a lot quicker. I don't know how long these brakes will set in but at least, my wife doesn't have to complain the car stop so quick in panic situation that causes her to spill coffee.

PaulW

When I do somebody's brakes, I always tell them that their brakes will not work very well for about a week....until they seat.

The pad is not in complete contact with the rotor and they probably need to bed in also.

It will get better.

Another thing that will improve pedal is bleeding the brake fluid. I never use to do it, now I highly recommend it on at least a bi-annual basis.

ltooz_a6_a8_q7

I'm glad that's how the new brakes work.... Thanks Paul... I feel much better.

A8CT

What I do to bed the pads is about 8 stops from 40 to 0 about 1/4 mile apart

Coach Natural

you do need to get used to the feel of these new pads. I thought they felt very soft when I first installed but they really are solid.