DIY, Front brake pads and disc replacement

[Terry1948]

Sonny this is what I followed http://www.yellowdogracing.com/Audibrakes.htm I know it is for an RS6 but the brakes are the same more or less

[sonny]

Good post Tel, however that guys gay his got gloves on

[Terry1948]

Ha Ha your correct he needs to man up and graze his knuckles.

[Timster]

To answer my own question:
Big Bolts = 200Nm (so fookin tight)
Little hex = 5Nm

From Elsawin

[guffy]

Your LOBA discs are thinner than OEM so this is prob why you can slide them in?

This must be the case as there's no way a new OEM would fit without taking my calliper off.

Another reason to purchase LOBA though

[shinz]

Great post Sonny,

And perfect timing as these were delivered today!!!!!!!!!
To be installed later in the week.

Greg

[Timster]

Oooh, they do look very, very nice.

.... watch your toes..

[P_G]

Great post Sonny,

And perfect timing as these were delivered today!!!!!!!!!
To be installed later in the week.

Greg

Those do look tasty. Do they do rears in the same pattern now? Supersi?

[adsgreen]

They look absolutely great - definately my choice for replacements.

200nm - thats like 150lb/ft... thats way beyond fookin' tight!
Amazing it doesn't strip the bolt/thread!

[Brooner]

Great write up i feel even i a mechanical <beep> can now tackle the job cheer sonny

[supersi]

Great post Sonny,

And perfect timing as these were delivered today!!!!!!!!!
To be installed later in the week.

Greg

Those do look tasty. Do they do rears in the same pattern now? Supersi?

the issue is the rear callipers as it only allows a 22-21 mm thick disc from memory, so is very limiting there as AP racing don't do a rotor is that size, we can do a calliper upgrade and then discs but becomes costly, on the plus side the B7 rears callis would sell to the B5 boys to offset price.

[sonny]

Cheers for the comments guys.

[Shoppinit]

The Phaeton disks are a straight swap? What's the advantage in using them?

[sonny]

The Phaeton disks are a straight swap? What's the advantage in using them?

No the bells have to be swapped over. I purchased these complete with pads at a good price so im really testing them out. Pros and cons to both, but major one is there is no drilled holes that can get blocked up and crack and also the cost, as there half the price of OEMs. They are vented so will still have the cooling ability of OEM.

[api330]

Did not see your thread on fitting the phaeton disc's mate, As you know from my post on b7 rs4 section looking to fit phaeton disc's on my rs4 was wondering if any one reading this thread might no the vw part number for these disc's i think it's 3D0 615 301N and they have to be the 365mm disc's and i can get a new set for £348 all in but they are special order and can not send back so i need to be 100% sure before i order, I know the bells are different and i will need to swop to my ones over but as i say need to 100% before i order, Thanks Tim