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02-21-2002, 12:07 PM
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There is a TSB on brake squeal on all audis. Your dealer will
attempt to take care of this under warranty but with no guarantees. This includes some of the techniques posted in this thread like reglueing the pads or chamfering the edges. It helped me but did not fix the problem.
Funny enough, it's always been my rears that squeal and they are stock but my fronts are Mintex Rd Box.
Funny enough, it's always been my rears that squeal and they are stock but my fronts are Mintex Rd Box.
02-21-2002, 12:25 PM
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I read somewhere that this can be caused by brake dust buildup...
None of us have that problem, do we? You might try a high pressure sprayer.
Though I also mentioned it to my dealer when I took it in last. I have 16K miles on mine after 1 year & they just started. But they were also dirty...so, I guess I'll see when it comes back.
Though I also mentioned it to my dealer when I took it in last. I have 16K miles on mine after 1 year & they just started. But they were also dirty...so, I guess I'll see when it comes back.
02-21-2002, 02:41 PM
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How much we talking for new pads?
But don't I have to followup with new rotors? What happens when the rotors wear out and I want the dealer to replace, will they with my aftermarket pads?
No adhesive? At TTWest MichaelTT did a pad install and I saw him champfer the edges and then use adhesive to attach them.. no?
No adhesive? At TTWest MichaelTT did a pad install and I saw him champfer the edges and then use adhesive to attach them.. no?
02-21-2002, 02:43 PM
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W/o side stepping your question too much let's skip to a 4 wheel pad change.
You have certainly noticed the wheels get as dirty as a big Mercedes - real fast. Changing brake pads is a straightforward DIY job that just about any novice with basic hand tools and a little patience can perform. Benefits of an intermediate compound will keep your wheels clean and (more importantly) give you improved braking performance during spirited driving. As a bonus, getting your head under the wheel well will teach you quite a lot about your car while you are at the job. Personally, I use Mechanix brand gloves to keep from tearing-up my hands when working on the car.
Not much bucks involved makes the swap real practical. When you install new pads chamfer the edges at a 45* angle with a file or rasp and forget using any adhesive on the backs of the pads(contrary to what many believe). Searching the Archives will give you more infor on brand and compounds to fit your driving style/needs.
Not much bucks involved makes the swap real practical. When you install new pads chamfer the edges at a 45* angle with a file or rasp and forget using any adhesive on the backs of the pads(contrary to what many believe). Searching the Archives will give you more infor on brand and compounds to fit your driving style/needs.
02-21-2002, 02:55 PM
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Most all of the pads are rotor friendly in an intermediate compound so...
you will not suffer any additional wear. The rotors and stock pads are designed to exceed life of car warranty so a service experience is unlikely unless you do any track time in which case one would certainly make a pad change.
I run Mintex Red Box pads on all four corners which set me back about $125.
I run Mintex Red Box pads on all four corners which set me back about $125.
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