2013 Audi Q5 will have Low Dust Brake Pads
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That sucks ... I can't wait :sarcasm: I am probably going to replace mine even sooner though because I can't stand the brake dust produced by the OEM pads. I've been reading a lot of good things about the Centric Posi Quiet semi-metallic pads and they're cheap (under $100 for all 4 pads).
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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
I am so everything beds together all at once.
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We've had our 2013 for about 8 weeks and with mostly city/suburban driving, the brakes have been fine. They work well and are easy to modulate in the stop and go traffic.
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(So they tell me) Yes, you can put he 2013 Brembo brake calipers (front) on the older Q5s. From at least 2010-12. Not sure about 2009.
It requires: new calipers, new brake pads that match those calipers, new heat sheilds. I got new hardware screws and new sensors too, just because they aren't really expensive and why not.
The rotors are the same size as long as you stay with 2.0T ---> 2.0T '13 brake calipers, if you have a 3.2 order the 3.0T calipers (the rotors are the same for 3.2/3.0T.
Both the '13 2.0T and 3.0T are OEM brembo calipers, and are almost identical except for fitment on different sized rotors.
You cannot put 2013 front pads on a lower model year car. They are completely different.
I'll post for certain on fitment here in a couple if weeks once I get mine installed. They are en route right now and should be here Saturday. Just have to get my appointment scheduled.
It requires: new calipers, new brake pads that match those calipers, new heat sheilds. I got new hardware screws and new sensors too, just because they aren't really expensive and why not.
The rotors are the same size as long as you stay with 2.0T ---> 2.0T '13 brake calipers, if you have a 3.2 order the 3.0T calipers (the rotors are the same for 3.2/3.0T.
Both the '13 2.0T and 3.0T are OEM brembo calipers, and are almost identical except for fitment on different sized rotors.
You cannot put 2013 front pads on a lower model year car. They are completely different.
I'll post for certain on fitment here in a couple if weeks once I get mine installed. They are en route right now and should be here Saturday. Just have to get my appointment scheduled.
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2013 Q5 3.0T: 109-ft stopping distance @ 60mph
2012 VW GTI: 129-ft @ 60mph
They actually rated the GTI brakes as terrible, as the Mazda 3 came to a halt in a class-leading 115-ft @ 60mph.
Proof that the butt dynos are useless. I bet you anything that she has a pre-existing bias against the Q5 (who knows, maybe she doesn't like Audi or thinks they are overpriced). That's how butt dynos usually work - based on how much you spent on it, for good or bad.
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Any of you who are upgrading from an existing Q5 to a 2013 can rate the difference in feel.
I am upgrading brakes from the 2011 fronts to the 2013 fronts, so I'll post back as well. If anyone does similar let's all report back.
That should give us a pretty accurate comparison.
I am upgrading brakes from the 2011 fronts to the 2013 fronts, so I'll post back as well. If anyone does similar let's all report back.
That should give us a pretty accurate comparison.
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According to Edmunds:
2013 Q5 3.0T: 109-ft stopping distance @ 60mph
2012 VW GTI: 129-ft @ 60mph
They actually rated the GTI brakes as terrible, as the Mazda 3 came to a halt in a class-leading 115-ft @ 60mph.
Proof that the butt dynos are useless. I bet you anything that she has a pre-existing bias against the Q5 (who knows, maybe she doesn't like Audi or thinks they are overpriced). That's how butt dynos usually work - based on how much you spent on it, for good or bad.
2013 Q5 3.0T: 109-ft stopping distance @ 60mph
2012 VW GTI: 129-ft @ 60mph
They actually rated the GTI brakes as terrible, as the Mazda 3 came to a halt in a class-leading 115-ft @ 60mph.
Proof that the butt dynos are useless. I bet you anything that she has a pre-existing bias against the Q5 (who knows, maybe she doesn't like Audi or thinks they are overpriced). That's how butt dynos usually work - based on how much you spent on it, for good or bad.
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a lot depends like you say on the way one drives and the OEM materials. Many RS owners had to replace their pads and rotors @# 20K miles. Lucky for me I put on Centric pads early on for the dust free - and my rotors are still fine. Have done the same on the Q5
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According to Edmunds:
2013 Q5 3.0T: 109-ft stopping distance @ 60mph
2012 VW GTI: 129-ft @ 60mph
They actually rated the GTI brakes as terrible, as the Mazda 3 came to a halt in a class-leading 115-ft @ 60mph.
Proof that the butt dynos are useless. I bet you anything that she has a pre-existing bias against the Q5 (who knows, maybe she doesn't like Audi or thinks they are overpriced). That's how butt dynos usually work - based on how much you spent on it, for good or bad.
2013 Q5 3.0T: 109-ft stopping distance @ 60mph
2012 VW GTI: 129-ft @ 60mph
They actually rated the GTI brakes as terrible, as the Mazda 3 came to a halt in a class-leading 115-ft @ 60mph.
Proof that the butt dynos are useless. I bet you anything that she has a pre-existing bias against the Q5 (who knows, maybe she doesn't like Audi or thinks they are overpriced). That's how butt dynos usually work - based on how much you spent on it, for good or bad.