Thanks buddy. Mine are 90% worn lol. They said on both pads and discs I believe. I drive hard. S mode is only mode I knowAlways advantageous to change both at the same time. Then they match and wear together. But not a necessity. If Audi have said the discs need changing they must have reached their minimum wear width. Originally stamped on the outer rim edge. Probably not visible with rusted edges now. Not measured my discs, but know I've got 35% front pad left on 23k, quoted by audi. I don't drive or brake hard.
Pretty much what I said.I always thought more a case of changing pads when fitting new discs so that they can both bed in to one another and also if the pads were responsible for any premature wear of the discs then the chance of this happening again is reduced.
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Pretty much what I said.
The OP has been advised that his discs are worn along with pads. In theory pads are the part that should wear out first and yes, change pads without changing discs. As I said it not a necessity to change discs and pads together but if his are both worn to limits then changing both start a fresh.I’ve changed pads before without changing discs but not the other way round.
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Always advantageous to change both at the same time. Then they match and wear together. But not a necessity. If Audi have said the discs need changing they must have reached their minimum wear width. Originally stamped on the outer rim edge. Probably not visible with rusted edges now. Not measured my discs, but know I've got 35% front pad left on 23k, quoted by audi. I don't drive or brake hard.
You've just written that you don't have to change the discs at the same time as the pads as don't need to be matched, but go on to say you've had discs machined to eliminate lips and be resurfaced. Pretty much what your saying is you make the discs as new. I also said it's not always a necessity. If the discs are so badly worn/ scored that it going to have a detrimental effect on the new discs, you either replace or as you've done make good. If there's no material to make good, which I'm only going on the fact that Audi have stated to the OP that they need replacing he either takes it for a second opinion or takes their word for it and has them replaced. Hope this clears up what I was on about. Not an expert by any stretch but have my own opinion and that's all it is.Pads and discs don't have to be 'matched'. I have had plenty of discs machined to eliminate the lip and resurfaced and still been well within the minimum thickness. Audi are bound to say 'Oh you should buy discs too'.
On another note, a popular upgrade choice is the discs from the Golf Clubsport S (around £300)
Nice brake setup on both cars @Rob2k68Had ECS 2 piece discs with EBC yellowstuff pads on my stage 2 S3 and now have Clubsport S discs and pads on my R :-
Is £450 usually RRP or did you get a deal on the R forum?Yes mate for the price (450 ish for CSS discs and pads) they’re a pretty decent upgrade - also 1.1Kg per side and shouldn’t rust (although I painted mine before fitting them). Some have combined with DS2500 pads but I went with the OEM CSS pads.
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Is £450 usually RRP or did you get a deal on the R forum?
My rears aren't looking too great either lol but I think I'll be getting rid of her next year so will probably stick with OEM this time, just on the front.I have just changed all the brakes on mine, clubsport s front discs, MTEC rear discs, Ds2500 pads all round and tarox braded lines and fluid.
The old front pads and discs were fine but the rears were in a very poor state.
why the change rob mate? those ECS setup looked bang tidy aswelHad ECS 2 piece discs with EBC yellowstuff pads on my stage 2 S3 and now have Clubsport S discs and pads on my R :-
why the change rob mate? those ECS setup looked bang tidy aswel
They were mate thanks - worked blooming great too
Trying to do things with a smaller budget on the R LoL but it’s good to try different things. Don’t forget decent stainless steel lines and fluid if you’re looking for a performance upgrade.
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so how much all in for the ECS compared to the new setup?
If Audi have said the discs need changing they must have reached their minimum wear width. Originally stamped on the outer rim edge. Probably not visible with rusted edges now. .
If your local Audi are lying to you, report them to Audi UK and ultimately trading standards or watchdog, if that still exists.I'd always get them checked before committing to Audi replacing such items.
At me last service they rang to say I needed 4 new tyres, and they can fit them that day for only £x amount. When enquiring exactly what the tyre tread depths were, there was still plenty of live left in them. Only now (nearly 3 months later) are they ready to be changed.
I have just changed all the brakes on mine, clubsport s front discs, MTEC rear discs, Ds2500 pads all round and tarox braded lines and fluid.
The old front pads and discs were fine but the rears were in a very poor state.
Just search MTEC brakes mate and you will find it, there £100 for a pair so not bad at all to be honest. I used awesome GTI for the for front discs and pads.