Ceramic Brake Pads RS4 B7 / TRW GDB 1660

[KIQUE]

Hi There,

I am new on the forum and would like to have your advice about front pads for RS4 B7 fitted with Ceramic brakes.

Does anybody know more about this TRW GDB1660 pads ?
This replace OEM 4E0698151G

http://www.sparepartstore24.co.uk/2192289-trw

I have already ordered them and need to be sure I won't scratch my OEM disks ....

Thanks !

Kique
(From France)

[TonyRockyHorror]

Is it worth the risk to save a few quid.

How much are new discs??

[22B]

Is it worth the risk to save a few quid.

How much are new discs??

about 2.25k......each!

[KIQUE]

Is it worth the risk to save a few quid.

How much are new discs??

OEM front PADS => 550 euros
TRW front PADS => 150 euros

[sync24]

Is it really worth saving the money? Christ you have ceramic brakes man! Treat them with the respect they deserve and give them OEM or OEM plus quality pads

[KIQUE]

Thanks.

But at the moment nobody knows if TRW is good or bad quality ???

[Dom81]

Thanks.

But at the moment nobody knows if TRW is good or bad quality ???

But at least you'll be the first to find out. Drop me a PM with details of your next of kin...

[KIQUE]

Thanks.

But at the moment nobody knows if TRW is good or bad quality ???

But at least you'll be the first to find out. Drop me a PM with details of your next of kin...

For sure I'll give you an update

[edge]

Thanks.

But at the moment nobody knows if TRW is good or bad quality ???

But at least you'll be the first to find out. Drop me a PM with details of your next of kin...

[KIQUE]

But at least you'll be the first to find out. Drop me a PM with details of your next of kin...

What do you mean by next of kin ?

[PetrolDave]

But at least you'll be the first to find out. Drop me a PM with details of your next of kin...

What do you mean by next of kin ?

I think he means this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Next_of_kin

I think the suggestion is this ... If the pads aren't right and your brakes don't work, then stopping could be "difficult" and a big accident might result.

[KIQUE]

lol

As long as TRW is OEM supplier for Audi I think it should be OK or at least I still have rear pads ...

Thanks PetrolDave for the details, I thought I was wrong when I naturally had the wikipedia definition in mind ... but not !!

Will keep you in touch ... so that you can save some £££

[Dom81]

What's suddenly made these OEM? Googling the part number brings this thread up as the number one hit -which is a worry

I think you are utterly insane if you fit these without better research than a quick poll of "will these scratch my disks"

[KIQUE]

What's suddenly made these OEM? Googling the part number brings this thread up as the number one hit -which is a worry

I think you are utterly insane if you fit these without better research than a quick poll of "will these scratch my disks"

I meant TRW supply pads for Audi as OEM.
Not specifically for RS4 / RS5 / R8 ceramic but for normal road cars as A3 - A4 ...

TRW is said to be quality products.

http://www.autopiecestore.com/article-G ... B1660.html

Let's have a try

[KIQUE]

Just had TRW technical service on line.
Confirmation GDB 1660 are for ceramic brakes