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Brake Disc Ware
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:16 pm
by PLG
I too have suffered problems with the Shocks (see my message on the subject). I have been told that the front discs are 85% and 70% worn after 30,000 miles. Audi's technical department say this is good for the vehicle. Has anyone else had replace the front discs and if so at what milage.
RE: Brake Disc Ware
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:24 pm
by rjkflyer
A bloody sight earlier than that I'm afraid. 10,500 miles on the fronts, with NO track use. You have done VERY well!
Just slightly surprised that your rears (if they're the 70%-ers) are that worn compared to the fronts, but again I would love to get that mileage from any discs...
E39 540i - 11,500 miles and done under warranty ("never seen 540i discs buckle like that, Sir")
E46 M3 - 13,000 miles not under warranty ("wear and tear I'm afraid, Sir")
E36 M3 - 14,000 miles (ditto)
RE: Brake Disc Ware
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:14 pm
by S4INT
I have just changed my front discs and pads with 20k miles on the clock, including 12 laps of the 'Ring and track day at Castle Combe. Discs were shagged (cracks from the holes and vibrations when braking) but amazingly the pads still had a bit of life in them.
RE: Brake Disc Ware
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:35 pm
by APM
just changed my front discs and pads all round 82500 miles;
RE: Brake Disc Ware
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:45 pm
by drcarrera
What's a stealer charge for fitting new disks? Mines' in for it's first service next week and it'd be useful to know up front what the cost would be if they say they need changing (although I hope they don't!)
RE: Brake Disc Ware
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:20 pm
by tonyoverdrive
[quote="drcarrera"]What£1300 for front discs and pads so i have been told, not sure if that includes labour!
RE: Brake Disc Ware
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:27 pm
by S4INT
Wouldn't be surprised if a dealer was charging £1300! My dealer wanted £950 to supply and fit new discs and fit the pads I supplied. In the end I sourced my own discs (£500) and pads (£175) and fitted them myself. Easy job, all done in about 1.5 hours.
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 10:49 pm
by peevee
Saint I would be really grateful if you would let me know where you managed to source discs for £500.00 as mine are due for a change after a few laps of the ring, think i saw you there around 12th 13th May. Regards Pete
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:30 am
by S4INT
PM sent
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 10:10 pm
by hbk
Saint I would be really grateful if you would let me know where you managed to source discs for £500.00 as mine are due for a change after a few laps of the ring, think i saw you there around 12th 13th May. Regards Pete
Saint, me to please...sent you a PM
Thanks
Howard