2013 Audi Q5 will have Low Dust Brake Pads
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Guess they changed something from the B5.5 to the B6 (one reason I caveat my Passat comments with how long it's been ); I went in for brakes probably 5-6 times in 80K, and that was fairly typical experience. I also tore through tires (25K max on anything), not sure if that's typical or just me, though.
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I fixed my brake dust issue by replacing my brake rotors and pads with crossed drilled and slotted rotors from http://brakeperformance.com/ with their semi-metallic premium pads.
Can't beat their price.
Can't beat their price.
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Wow Tech, that's a great price from them. And their rotors look pretty darn good to me.
If I hadn't already went with Adams Rotors, I would be all over that.
Great find!
Any pics of yours installed?
I should have mine up in a couple weeks after install.
If I hadn't already went with Adams Rotors, I would be all over that.
Great find!
Any pics of yours installed?
I should have mine up in a couple weeks after install.
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I was skeptical at first because it was cheap in price. But I tried them anyway on my 2007 Acura MDX and was happy with their performance and they lessened brake dust. So I got them for my Q5.
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Having driven a 2013 Q5 loaner for 6 days while mine was having service work done, I can vouch that the 2013 was much better in the way of low dust. Brake feel and bite felt great as well.
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Great to hear. I'm looking forward to my 2013 fronts going on here in a week or so. I'll be able to report back on the difference as well.
I figure a little of the better bite you are feeling is the better calipers themselves.
I figure a little of the better bite you are feeling is the better calipers themselves.
#17
OK just to check, I can have 2013 put on my 2012?
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Yes, but you'll also need the 2013 calipers and rotors for the front brakes. The rears don't require new calipers. See full thread here:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2840014
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2840014
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The initial bite is not great(13'). My wife and sister both drove my car & commented they didnt like the brakes. Takes a bit of pressure to get them to grab. Doesnt bother me and there is little brake dust. They are far from overboosted. Cant comment vs. 12' and earlier.
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Yes, but you'll also need the 2013 calipers and rotors for the front brakes. The rears don't require new calipers. See full thread here:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2840014
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho....php?t=2840014