Ceramic brake pads

[S3-StevePn]

I've had my S3 a couple of weeks now and can't believe how dirty the wheels get.
Has anyone changed their pads over to ceramic and if so do they produce less dust?
I can only fine ATE and EBC Red Stuff.....
Plus the rotors are in good condition but is it worth replacing them at the same time?
TIA, Steve

 

[RAF_S7]

I put EBC Redstuff on the S7 for two reasons:

1. Low speed braking squeal from the OEM pads was horrendous. After 4000miles I changed to the Redstuff's.
2. Brake dust is now non existent with the Redstuff's fitted.

Im on my original discs - now at 32k Miles, - and wear is hardly noticeable, so no need to change unless your looking to upgrade to something different.

 

[S3-StevePn]

I put EBC Redstuff on the S7 for two reasons:

1. Low speed braking squeal from the OEM pads was horrendous. After 4000miles I changed to the Redstuff's.
2. Brake dust is now non existent with the Redstuff's fitted.

Im on my original discs - now at 32k Miles, - and wear is hardly noticeable, so no need to change unless your looking to upgrade to something different.

Thanks for this.
Do you rotors have surface rust on and is it worth painting them?

 

[A3simon]

I fitted redstuff pads on my S3 400 miles ago and as said above brake dust is significantly lower. Even after a good spirited drive on some back roads where the brakes get a good hiding the wheels are still clean.


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[S3-StevePn]

Well I’ve just order a set for both front and rear.
The local specialist will charge no extra if I change the rotors at the same time.
Plus it saves some time and money having to paint them.

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[Gazwould]

Spray Hammerite Smooth on the rotors before they go on .

 

[S3-StevePn]

Spray Hammerite Smooth on the rotors before they go on .

Will it withstand the heat though?
Found this though

 

[Gazwould]

4 years later and no rust or paint peel says yes .

No experience of the BBQ flavour .

 

[RAF_S7]

Thanks for this.
Do you rotors have surface rust on and is it worth painting them?

No surface rust on my rotors.

 

[A3simon]

Thanks for this.
Do you rotors have surface rust on and is it worth painting them?

I painted mine with POR15 silver. Did same on my old RS3 and had no rust come through


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[Scotty75]

I didn't realise discs can be painted ..... Surprised the pads don't rub the paint off.

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[Lehn]

I didn't realise discs can be painted ..... Surprised the pads don't rub the paint off.

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Please tell me that was a joke?

BUT for the sake of it, the braking area should of course not be painted. You should cover the area before painting, like this:

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/rust-on-rear-hubs.365349/#post-3208930

 

[Scotty75]

Please tell me that was a joke?

BUT for the sake of it, the braking area should of course not be painted. You should cover the area before painting, like this:

https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/rust-on-rear-hubs.365349/#post-3208930

Lol........ I must have misunderstood. Hence my surprise at the thought of painting

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