wmbear2019

I was just wondering. My braking doesnt seem to great on my 92 100s (I have to push harder than I think I should to stop and it doesnt stop fast). I was wondering how sensitive the brakes should be. I am also interested in replacing my brake pads. Any suggestions on good pads (less dust, performance) and how easy is it to replace them by yourself?

Mark's Brother

I just did my dad's brakes, and they were pretty easy. Not much more difficult than a Honda/Toyota. If you're going to do the pads everyone here recommends doing the rotors as well, and I concur.
The only thing that is tricky about the brakes is that you have to screw in the rear caliper pistons as opposed to using a c-clamp to push the pistons in(which can be done on the front). You may end up needing to free the slide posts on the rear as many of them get rusted. This could be why your brakes seem soft, but if your parking brake works then chances are that they're not frozen. Although, if your parking brake doesn't work that doesn't necessarily mean that you have frozen calipers either...
Anyhow, if you've done any disk brakes before this shouldn't be that hard for you. If you have never done brakes you will still be able to do it, but read up on this site about proceedures. And expect maybe 4-6 hours.
Finally, if you have the time and patience I would consider changing your rubber hoses that go to the calipers. Chances are that if your brakes are soft that those hoses are wearing out and actually bulging in weak spots, if you bleed your brakes and they are still soft then I would bet it's the hoses...

A6Gary

(available from www.partspalace.com). They seem to produce less dust than the OEM pads and were recommended by an Audi Tech in the Audi NA Magazine.

beep-beep

Look at the tech section of the audiworld for the pad changing procedure. You might want to check the brake booster. Also it is good idea to replace brake fluid and to check brake lines.

Carped1em

Look at the friction of brake pads, its written on the back.

I think the original pads are FF, an upgrade would be a GG, or HH rated pad.

The greenstuff pads are GG, with friction of 0.46<ul><li><a href="http://www.shotimes.com/brakes/survey/brakes5.html">Friction</a></li></ul>