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Brake Dust from pads excessive
08-14-2011, 09:49 AM
#11
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I'd go with Centric Posi Quiet Semi Metallic pads. I just ordered them for my '11 Q5 that came with the pads that give tons of dust. I've had 2 sets of these pads on my MB GL450 and virtually no dust with no apparent compromise on the stopping power (at least on the MB).
Also alot cheaper than the EBC stuff which I hear chews up rotors (wear out quickly or warps them).
Also alot cheaper than the EBC stuff which I hear chews up rotors (wear out quickly or warps them).
08-15-2011, 04:52 AM
#12
Reggie,
I've been looking at the Centric pads for my 2011 Q5 mainly due to the ridiculous dust from the OEM pads. I would usually replace pads myself but don't have VCDS to release the rear calipers. Do you know of a reputable place in the Fort with VCDS and the approximate labor cost to have someone do this if I supply the pads?
Thanks,
Z
I've been looking at the Centric pads for my 2011 Q5 mainly due to the ridiculous dust from the OEM pads. I would usually replace pads myself but don't have VCDS to release the rear calipers. Do you know of a reputable place in the Fort with VCDS and the approximate labor cost to have someone do this if I supply the pads?
Thanks,
Z
08-15-2011, 08:10 AM
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I'm so irritated by brake dust, that I'm thinking of changing brake pads too.
Where do you buy them and how much would they cost?
Will it also help for another annoyance - brake squeak when it comes to stop?
Where do you buy them and how much would they cost?
Will it also help for another annoyance - brake squeak when it comes to stop?
08-15-2011, 08:24 AM
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HZ60: I swapped out my pads before the stockers got too worn down so VAG-COM wasn't necessary.
tomashek: Dave Zechhausen at Zeckhausen Racing:
http://store.zeckhausen.com/catalog/...h=44_2617_2618
tomashek: Dave Zechhausen at Zeckhausen Racing:
http://store.zeckhausen.com/catalog/...h=44_2617_2618
08-15-2011, 12:25 PM
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For low dust I would suggest going with a ceramic pad. Hawk currently sells a ceramic pad for the Q5 available below.
Click HERE to order or for more information.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Jason
Click HERE to order or for more information.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Jason
08-15-2011, 01:41 PM
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08-15-2011, 03:30 PM
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Reggie
Thanks for the information.I also called Centric technical Dept. and talked to them . I have ordered the Centric pads for just the front and going to let Audi dealer install and see how they work before i do the back. Will let you know. The Tech at Centrica also said they Are in R&D and soon will be coming out with a better pad for (2011 & 2012 Q5 & Q7)couldn't tell me when they would go into production.
Thanks for the information.I also called Centric technical Dept. and talked to them . I have ordered the Centric pads for just the front and going to let Audi dealer install and see how they work before i do the back. Will let you know. The Tech at Centrica also said they Are in R&D and soon will be coming out with a better pad for (2011 & 2012 Q5 & Q7)couldn't tell me when they would go into production.
08-15-2011, 04:18 PM
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Jason, if you have any Hawk HPS rears I'll buy them right away...but you might want to check your stock to make sure the correct pads are in the box.