Brakes and pads

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Brakes and pads

Post by WnelsonRS4 » Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:26 pm

Hi,

Not sure if an old question so I will keep it brief.

Has anyone found disks that you can buy that are not from the stealers? I have been recommended these pads: The Ceramic Redstuff front brake pads are DP31513C, but have been told that only Audi sell the Disks

Mine will need replacing soon.

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Post by P_G » Wed Oct 07, 2009 4:37 pm

You could buy direct from Brembo or from TPS which is VAG's trade parts business or find them on fleabay or traders on here. The latter is the cheapest route.

Otherwise the only company that make OEM replacements is JHM in the US but the costs involved including shipping are not prohibitive.

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Post by byron1313 » Wed Oct 07, 2009 5:57 pm

Called TPS and they quoted the same as my local dealer on 8E0698151Q (new ones) at £191 plus VAT. Dealer booked to supply and fit £300 inc VAT.

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Post by bfettie » Wed Oct 07, 2009 11:12 pm

Just out of interest I ordered JHM discs last week and they have landed in uk today.My rear discs and pads are finished but ordered all 4 to keep things similar all round even though fronts are nearly new !! Will post a pic when I get them .
Tried redstuff on an integra a number of years ago and from new to nothing left in 2 laps of knockhill . Still have banana shaped backing plates as a momento !!

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Post by skywriter » Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:56 pm

go for the ebc yellow stuff much better than red

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Post by P_G » Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:01 pm

bfettie wrote:Just out of interest I ordered JHM discs last week and they have landed in uk today.My rear discs and pads are finished but ordered all 4 to keep things similar all round even though fronts are nearly new !! Will post a pic when I get them .
Tried redstuff on an integra a number of years ago and from new to nothing left in 2 laps of knockhill . Still have banana shaped backing plates as a momento !!
How much did JHM eventually charge you? PM me if you don't want the proce to go public. I'm thinking of doing the same thing pretty soon.

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Post by bfettie » Thu Oct 08, 2009 8:57 pm

No bother , they arrived this afternoon but havent had a chance to look at them yet !!


1 x Front Rotor Rings(pair)- JHM Lightweight for B7 RS4
- Rotor Bolt Type: Zinc Plated (silver)
- Rotor Style: Slotted (In Stock) $450.00
1 x Rear Rotors(pair)- JHM 2-piece Lightweight for B7 RS4 all
- Rotor Bolt Type: Zinc Plated (silver)
- Rotor Style: Slotted (In Stock) $510.00
1 x Front Brake Pads - PBR (Street-Severe Duty) for B7 RS4 all $175.00
1 x Rear Brake Pads - PBR (Street-Severe Duty) for B6/B7 S4 & RS4 $78.00
Total $1213
Shipping via UPS @ 74 lbs airfreight $ 293


Total $1506

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Post by duud40 » Thu Oct 08, 2009 11:27 pm

I got the rear discs as well and will be fitting them sometime soon.

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Post by P_G » Fri Oct 09, 2009 9:54 am

So excluding pads that's about £750. That's pretty good given you can get charged up to that just from OEM front disks.

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Re: Brakes and pads

Post by rAudiguy » Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:40 pm

WnelsonRS4 wrote: I have been recommended these pads: The Ceramic Redstuff front brake pads are DP31513C,
With the greatest respects whoever told you this is talking rubbish! EBC pads are budget pads for the Max Power boys. the OEM Pagids are in a different league....... I appreciate even the OEM pads aren't cheap but they are good pads.... it's the Disc that IMO are lacking. the JHM Discs have had good reviews on the forums across the pond but not sure if anyone if running them over hear as yet. But stick to a good pad and steer clear of squeaky Red stuff pads.

If you want to spend a bit more I say that the Brembo big brake conversion pack if amazing and transforms the cars braking ability even in everyday driving. with the RS29 pagid yellow pads they are just so smooth and powerful...... Defiantly one of the best mods for the RS4.


Don't know if that helps at all.

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Re: Brakes and pads

Post by WnelsonRS4 » Thu Oct 15, 2009 12:35 pm

rAudiguy wrote:
WnelsonRS4 wrote: I have been recommended these pads: The Ceramic Redstuff front brake pads are DP31513C,
With the greatest respects whoever told you this is talking rubbish! EBC pads are budget pads for the Max Power boys. the OEM Pagids are in a different league....... I appreciate even the OEM pads aren't cheap but they are good pads.... it's the Disc that IMO are lacking. the JHM Discs have had good reviews on the forums across the pond but not sure if anyone if running them over hear as yet. But stick to a good pad and steer clear of squeaky Red stuff pads.

If you want to spend a bit more I say that the Brembo big brake conversion pack if amazing and transforms the cars braking ability even in everyday driving. with the RS29 pagid yellow pads they are just so smooth and powerful...... Defiantly one of the best mods for the RS4.


Don't know if that helps at all.

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J
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RE: Re: Brakes and pads

Post by juice » Fri Oct 16, 2009 4:18 pm

how do you find the standard brake pads in the b7 set up? any fade? how much dust do they give off?
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RE: Re: Brakes and pads

Post by pad125 » Fri Oct 16, 2009 5:45 pm

Any suggestions for rear disc's Jim? Mine are warped. I have front ceramics and just don't think the rears stand-up the stick you can the fronts

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Post by P_G » Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:36 pm

Have you tried having them skimmed? Cured my warped rear disks. Just find a garage with a Protech On hub lathe. If they will re profile the face of the disk afterward that would be ideal.

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Post by two2fat » Fri Oct 16, 2009 11:45 pm

i had my discs skimmed recently and had ferodo ds2500 pads. I tell u what they made a big difference. Alot better then oem.

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