brakes

  1. C

    2002 A3 8L APG mods

    Okay. Sorry if these are already answered but I can't find the answers anywhere. I'm looking into doing a few things short term, - Bigger/Better brakes - Coilovers - Rims - Exhaust And long term, of course is always turbo. Can anyone point me in the right direction for these? I can't...
  2. M

    Weird scrubbing/ low groaning noise from rear brakes?

    So my A3 has had this weird sound coming from the rear brakes since I bought it. I usually notice it under low speed braking but I'm going to assume it's there under high speed braking too. It's 2006 model but only 16K on the clock and has been very well kept and maintained by prev owner and...
  3. KieranS3

    Wheel options for S3 with TT RS Brakes/Big brake kits

    Just wondering what wheels are people running with big brake kits? I am currently running the standard facelift S3 alloys with a 12mm spacer and they fit fine over TTRS calipers, but I would like an aftermarket set like OZ's or something.
  4. J

    Brake fluid change

    Hi all. I've been in the process of getting some items fixed on the car before VT'ing it. A wheel bearing was replaced under warranty and Audi informed me that the brake fluid needs changing (I'm not sure why they wouldn't have just changed it and when queried they said it would cost £65 WOW...
  5. W

    caliper painting or replaced

    hi guys, Just after some pictures really of anyone who has had their calipers repainted or had new coloured ones fitted. I am having my refurbsished as they are the rustiest calipers I have ever seen and really ruin the look of my Black edition Avant (2l petrol quattro), daytona grey. I am...
  6. W

    Brake Disk size?

    I would like to upgrade my current disks as they are in need of replacing. However there seems to be several different sizes available... eg. Brembo offer 280, 288 or 345mm diameter versions. For a 2009 3 door 1.4 S-Line A3 which do I need? Thanks in advance!
  7. T

    A6 Avant 313 Discs & Pads

    My 2013 Audi A6 Avant 3ltr BiTurbo (313) is due for new discs and pads. Are people simply recommending OEM or going for Brembo? I'm not a racer so not looking for silly, but just the best brakes for sensible money now that a replacement is nearly due.
  8. V8_Man

    Front ARB Droplinks, Rear Springs and Brakes (discs and pads)

    Car - B7 2.0 Tdi, Sline 140hp CVT Multitronic Right folks, finally changed the DMF on the car, which was causing all the engine rattle at the hot start-up. It is unbelievable how smooth and quite the start-up actually is - feels like a new car now. The start-up problem was reported in this...
  9. K

    RS6 C6 MTM brakes?

    Hello. Apologies in advance if this is not the right place to ask, but i have an RS6 C6 with MTM 405x36 brembo 6-pots basically, and looking for sources to find replacement pads and maybe the discs also as Audi seem to want to charge a bomb for these! Any suggestions would be appreciated...
  10. Phenyl85

    Solution for RS3 brake problems

    Dear fellow RS drivers, A lot of you unfortunately experience problems with the brakes on your RS (especially the RS3 8V). Despite Audi’s efforts to fix this problem they haven’t managed to do so. For that reason Luc and I started developing a solution ourselves. And we are happy to tell you...
  11. B

    Brake caliper colour?

    Hi everyone new to the forum ive bought an a3 2.0 tdi and wondering what colour to do my brake calipers on the back of the car the fronts are already red but the backs have been replaced so need painting just want opinions on colour. Cheers
  12. D

    Brake set, purely for vanity

    Hi All, MOT has pointed out that my pads need replacing soon and potentially discs not too far after that (although would need a better check for that as MOT doesnt take the wheel off). I've been thinking about getting a cosmetic upgrade to the brakes just for vanity really, The discs get...
  13. Kieron Revagliatte

    RS3 8V brakes onto S3 8P HELP :(

    Hi Guys, Its time to replace my front discs and pads, how easy is it to put the RS3 8V Wavy discs onto the S3 8P?? Has it done before? If so can you point me in the right direction??
  14. Andrew Page

    Help confirm Caliper type from pictures?

    Hi guys! I'm just looking to order new brakes for my car, discs and pads all round, just want some confirmation to what type of caliper I have from the pictures? (without me taking wheel off at this time) ebcbrakesdirect shows as ATE on front and TRW on rear? Car is; Audi S3 2008 2.0L Turbo...
  15. Cheeks

    Brake upgrade questions

    Hey all! So! I made another post about my steering rack leaking and I've come across someone selling pretty much the front end of an S3, steering rack included! I figured I may as well buy the, discs, brakes, hub and the steering rack... Anyone know if I'm going to have issues fitting the...
  16. Space_Engineer

    C5 Allroad Brake pedal gets very stiff, brakes are engaging VAG shows up to 78bar.

    So, My first WTF tech post. Actually, I it's my first post period! I have a 2003 C5 Allroad (2.7l, TT auto). The other day my "Co-Star" was driving it, and after getting fuel, she noticed the car seemed to have reduced power and it got progressively worse to the point that could only barely get...
  17. SeoTFSI

    Facelift S3 Brakes upgrades

    Hi guys, Yestyerday I went to Monza circuit and i can definitely confirm that the stock brakes are very bad. After just one "fast" lap, they gave up and two slow laps were needed for cool down. Someone says that yellow pagid pads + goodridge brake lines + specific fluid are sufficent to solve...
  18. Teejay

    Help with OE brake part numbers?

    Hi all, Does anyone have access to ETKA (is the VAG parts/workshop system still called that?)? I am struggling to find a good choice of aftermarket brake pads/discs for a 2013 SQ5. Several retailers list a Ferodo DS2500 or DS3000 part, but when cross-checking this against the Ferodo website...
  19. R

    Q5 Aftermarket Pads and Rotors - 2013 Audi Q5

    Hi All, I own a 2013 Audi Q5 Premium Plus 2.0L Quattro . In my Recent visit to Audi Dealership for a 35K service . ( I currently have 30K miles on Audi Q5 ) I was advised that I should get my Front and Rear Break Pads and Rotors Changed . This is the current condition :- Front Brakes - 2mm and...
  20. Cheeks

    Brakes!

    Hey guys and girls, merry Christmas and all that! I've been having an ongoing problem with brakes that I can't seem to sort out, here's what I've done so far... Rebuilt master cylinder Pressure bled system New disks New pads The problem is that the front right/back left seem weaker than...
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