WHICH BRAKED PADS

[1wheelonly]

warning lights has just come on to replace front brakes.
do i stick with the oem pads or does anyone suggest an alternative.
if so where from & how much ( must have sensors on )
thanks

 

[andyccr]

Replaced my pads and discs the other month. Went for OE pads and discs as I was happy with the performance of them before. Did the same on my Octavia vRS

 

[PW-Motorsport]

OEM for road use, not that expensive.

Wear some overalls and you may get some discount.

 

[1wheelonly]

cheers lads, how much am i looking at? oem

 

[pjmspeedy]

I changed my rear pads about 2 months ago. I was also thinking which pads should I buy! I was quoted £45.00 from Audi but in the end I bought some Mintex ones off e-bay for £20.00 delivered. I know there only the rear ones but they seem reallly good and don't give off hardly any dust. I will certainly buy the same for the front when they need doing.

 

[J7USS]

Have a Look at your pads, You'll be amazed how much you have left on them!


I went for OEM to, cant remember the cost though.

 

[1wheelonly]

cheers pjmspeedy
ive been looking at them but you never know what there like until its too late,glad to here there ok,ill have a look.

J7USS i cant believe how much is left,which is why im not rushing out to get new this week.
it seems a bit of a con to me,surely theres a good 1000 miles at least left on them.
been looking at the mintex like speedy suggested,what you reckon.

 

[J7USS]

Yep! Ive heard some doing another 2k before changing them. Gotta be at least a 3rd left on them and like you say its a ****** con!

Who else is going to pay the Audi Tech's wages..

 

[devil666x]

out of interest, how much do main dealers charge to get brakes changed all round?

mine squeak and the brakes are fine i been told it just the wrong material. also, when i brake i can hear a knock. everytime i brake from above 10mph.

 

[1wheelonly]

Who else is going to pay the Audi Tech's wages..

not me J7USS, fu*k em
im going the mintex route i think.
they must do more brakepads than audi has ever seen and supply everyone,
lets face it they probably supply audi somewhere down the line.

 

[tractorman]

out of interest, how much do main dealers charge to get brakes changed all round?
mine squeak and the brakes are fine i been told it just the wrong material. also, when i brake i can hear a knock. everytime i brake from above 10mph.

I think Glasgow Audi wanted roughly £245 for changing the front brakes of my S4 when it failed the MOT. Told them where to go and did it myself.

Incidently they wanted £215 for a new front tyre and £45 to change the number plate bulb.....!!!

 

[pjmspeedy]

Originally Posted by devil666x
out of interest, how much do main dealers charge to get brakes changed all round?
mine squeak and the brakes are fine i been told it just the wrong material. also, when i brake i can hear a knock. everytime i brake from above 10mph.[/quote]

Devil666x - Who told you that it was the wrong material ? I've never heard that one before! To stop the squeaking rub some copper grease on the back of the pads. It's worked every time for me :thumbsup: .

 

[devil666x]

Originally Posted by devil666x
out of interest, how much do main dealers charge to get brakes changed all round?
mine squeak and the brakes are fine i been told it just the wrong material. also, when i brake i can hear a knock. everytime i brake from above 10mph.

Devil666x - Who told you that it was the wrong material ? I've never heard that one before! To stop the squeaking rub some copper grease on the back of the pads. It's worked every time for me :thumbsup: .[/quote]

seriously? i was told by quick fit. cheers mate! will try that. think its just the front.

 

[J7USS]

...them cowboys, I never use Kwik-Thick. Full of ****** (mostly) who dont know the difference between a Spanner and a Screwdriver!
Hate the ****** rip offs..

 

[M4KTT]

I've got ferodos in mine. cost abot 22quid i think...easy to fit. stops well.

 

[Marko]

Wasn't happy with my OE brakes and was looking at EBC. I'd heard EBC woes but I'd decided on them after a few good reviews. 7k on them so far and have found them far better than OE. More response from cold and work well when pushed. I got the discs too. I would by them again for sure!