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    Facelift 2017 8V S3 Front Calipers Torched!: Replacement or Upgrade?

    Hi everyone, I just came back from Laguna Seca track day, having taken the S3 there for the second time now. Truly amazed by this beast! I was getting my pads swapped today back to street and the shop mentioned that my front calipers had essentially been torched during track day during hard...
  2. Caine

    AUDI A3 8V 2015 2.0 TDI Front and Rear brake torque specs?

    I'm going to be changing the front and rear pads and discs later this week and I can't find a specific value for the carrier to hub bolts. There should be 2 holding it in. one at the top and one at the bottom?
  3. ben_a38p

    Squeak from LH Front over bumps

    I’ve recently noticed a squeak coming from the left front corner whenever I go over a bump or pothole but it’s only some, for example speed bumps I hear it and potholes on the left side but coming off my driveway hear nothing. Speed makes no difference and still squeaks with the brakes on. when...
  4. M

    Q7 Q7 2007 mmi control panel Q7

    Hi all I've just bought a Q7 3.0 TDI 2007 s line on Xmas eve. Sold the A4 Avant and Mrs her astra. Is an amazing drive Only had 2 problems so far. 1. The mmi control panel wasn't working so I took it all out cleaned the circuit board and all is good. The only problem I have is the button...
  5. jarnold231

    Brake Pad Warning Light

    So brake pad warning light came on yesterday. Visual inspection suggests they're all good, I haven't noticed any decrease in braking performance, and the discs aren't marked outside/inside that I can see. All of the brakes were changes <3000miles ago (all new calipers / pads / discs) and I...
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    Faulty Caliper? (How?)

    Hi, This one is driving me crazy. My rear right disk gets way hotter than any other. But it's not dragging or sticking. Under no/light braking, all brakes are about 40-50c. Medium to heavy three are 70-80c, rear right is 220-230c. Ultra heavy braking both fronts are 160c, both rears are 250c...
  7. RS5JON

    2012 Audi RS5 - What brakes?

    Hi Guys, Need to replace my discs and pads all round on my RS5, have been quoted around £2200 by the main dealer. Wondering if theres anything better out there for a similar price before I go ahead with the work, or if I should be looking at other options than OEM? Cheers in advance!
  8. Chimp

    2017 S5 - Brake pads need replacing at 32k miles?

    My car was just in for it's 2nd oil service and I asked for the inspection service and pollen filter (years old now) to be carried out at the same time so I don't need to go back so often. I was very surprised that they advised that the rear brake pads were 70% worn and the disk's need...
  9. B

    Brake upgrade

    Hi, Last year I bought brake calipers with discs for an upgrade and didn't have time until now for this. The brakes suppose to come from Audi A8 D4 4.2TDI as discs are 360mm (4e0 615 301) and calipers from the donor (A8). Now, I need to replace my brakes and I almost bought EBC slotted discs...
  10. TomBlueS3

    Disc and pad size

    Hi all, Does anyone know the size of the front and rear discs on a S3 8v (‘15) Saloon with 19’’ alloys? (Or how to find out) ECP currently have 50% off brake components. I know I could measure the discs myself but ECP have 5 different sizes two being 310mm and 312mm (This would be hard to...
  11. curtis524

    Upgraded to S4 Brakes

    Have only had my 3.0 TDI Quattro Avant for 2 months but I do find the brakes let her down! It's a 2005 with no DPF from manufacture and it's had a REVO map, she goes :) Managed to get the Front S4 Brake setup from a breaker on eBay for £200, with everything included to carry out the job. I am...
  12. Seanyyboii

    Audi A3 2.0 TFSI Stock Brakes?

    Hi Guys, first time creating a thread and I'm not sue if this is the right way to go about it, so please forgive. Just bought myself a 2006 2.0 TFSI A3 sportback, just wondering what are the stock brakes that come with the car. I think mine are Mintex, does Audi uses those or are these...
  13. AWP

    PFL Audi A3 2016 Brake Calipers

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone could give me more information on sizes and connections for brake calipers and if there is a straight swap for my A3. I was thinking of doing something like putting porsche/Lambo brake calipers as its a part of the VAG Group and should share OEM fittings ? Also...
  14. Foufdog

    Help with warning light pixels

    Hi all, Just wanted a little help identifying my warning light that has just come on with audible beep. Due to the dash display being faulty, I'm guessing it can only be a brake warning???? Possibly front pads worn? Although visually the pads look pretty thick still, any help would be...
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    Fitting 996 Rears to S3 8L

    I have seen the brilliant ''moderately informational brake thread'' on this forum, however from what I have seen there is conflicting knowledge around fitting these brakes. According to the thread, 996 rears are the best to use for 312mm discs, and there is an adapter you can buy to fit them...
  16. Rayner_1704

    cracked discs help

    Has anyone experienced the front disks cracking where they are drilled before? It has them full way round the disk See pic
  17. dhiren

    S3 OEM brake callipers

    hi all, My 8P s3 has started to suffer from a binding off/side rear calliper. Just looking for some info on finding a replacement. Checked the options sticker and the s3 has a PR code of 1KW (310mm discs), and the part number for the calliper I need is 8J0615424E. I'd like to know the...
  18. Max Ruddock

    Gaitor/Bushes Replacement Quote

    Hi all, My A3 BKD 2004 2.0TDI has just come back from its service with some advisories. Have always taken care of my car and its now rocking 153k and still going strong. Just wondered if these parts/labour costs/timings seem a bit OTT - £108 labour to fit a £9 part? What do you reckon: N/S...
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    B8 A5 2.0 TFSI (211ps)

    Hello members of the Audi-sport.net community, I am contemplating buying a 2008-2010 A5 2.0 TFSI (211ps). I am interested in the technical information about the brakes used on this version of the A5 i.e. The size of the discs and how many Pistons the callipers have. I am looking at both...
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    ABS coding for ACC+Lane Assist

    Hi Can someone help me regarding this codification I have a A3 8V 1.6 TDI and i have retrofited ACC and side assist My problem is the address 3 (brakes) i must config for those elements and i can't get it working This is my config 12F162A224240A6D017B060241C82548462450806082A4F2024100788008 and...
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