Mine are currently doing the same, a couple of 70-0 stops will see them juddering like nobodies business, pads have been squealing a little while and now the pad light has come on, so all in good timeblm70 wrote:I know where you meanJay_g wrote: there's a few stretches of dual carriageways with roundabouts near me (actually you know the ones, going from Tesco Rainham towards the M2) and I can normally have brake fade by the third roundabout, and that's not really trying.
Mine have started juddering when braking from 60-70 so it's time to replace them.Jay_g wrote:The discs are well and truly shagged though. It would be alright if they wasn't ordered a month ago....
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Jay - I saw a black C5 Avant, tinted and lowered on non-standard alloys heading left towards Gillingham from the 2nd roundabout (Savacentre) a few days ago. I rarely see a C5 RS6 round this area and wondered if this was you?
Ben.
Ben.
Current:
TT Mk1, 225 Quattro Misano Red, AmD map
Former:
RS6 Avant 2004, MRC Stage 1+, Bilstein Coilovers, Milltek & s/s downpipes
Saab 9000 Aero 1997, GT3071, Siemens Dekka 630s, Forge 50mm i/c, 3" downpipe, Maptun stainless header, Konis, Quaife lsd, a/c deleted, 4.05 ratio 'box, custom map, 470hp & 440lb/ft.
Saab 9-3 Aero Estate 2.8 v6 2006, 3" stainless downpipe & remap, 302hp & 380lb/ft.
Rouse Sport 304R Sapphire Cosworth 1990 (stock), 260hp & 300lb/ft.
TT Mk1, 225 Quattro Misano Red, AmD map
Former:
RS6 Avant 2004, MRC Stage 1+, Bilstein Coilovers, Milltek & s/s downpipes
Saab 9000 Aero 1997, GT3071, Siemens Dekka 630s, Forge 50mm i/c, 3" downpipe, Maptun stainless header, Konis, Quaife lsd, a/c deleted, 4.05 ratio 'box, custom map, 470hp & 440lb/ft.
Saab 9-3 Aero Estate 2.8 v6 2006, 3" stainless downpipe & remap, 302hp & 380lb/ft.
Rouse Sport 304R Sapphire Cosworth 1990 (stock), 260hp & 300lb/ft.
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Strangely enough mate, I just saw a green saloon going down my road!! Wasn't me though, I have a red saloon!
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Just to update this, still waiting for the discs (ordered a month ago)Jay_g wrote:I've ordered the second link, they are seriously <beep> me around with shipping them, I'll uUpdate this when they arrive!
The first link I'm dubious whether they are actual OEM pads, not the cheap pagid ones. When I messaged him, he didn't even know OEMs were pagid RS
Seller only communicates in German, so it makes everything stupidly difficult. Seller doesn't seem too bothered that a £400 transaction has gone very wrong, and either he hasn't sent the parcel or the courier company have lost it. Either way, he doesn't seem like he's moving the earth to find a £370 package. eBay case opened against him the other day, guess we will see what happens.
In a word, avoid. Can't wait to give him feedback...
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And now I'm struggling to find a replacement for anywhere near what I paid for them, ECP list as out of stock. 123spares are £460 or there abouts, or £500 for the discs and pads offer, but I don't need the pads...
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You should name the seller on here so that anyone Googling him will come across this thread.
Try calling ECP to ask when they'll be back in stock.
I'll try to find the German brakes company I used in the past. They are trustworthy.
Try calling ECP to ask when they'll be back in stock.
I'll try to find the German brakes company I used in the past. They are trustworthy.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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This company is trustworthy and they speak English if you email them:
http://ultimot.de/Komponente.php?id=BS337&TypWahl=1179
And here they are on ebay.de if you prefer to go through ebay:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/GELOCHTE-SPORTBR ... SwnH1WaK7p
Still trying to find another German vendor I used for brakes in the past.
http://ultimot.de/Komponente.php?id=BS337&TypWahl=1179
And here they are on ebay.de if you prefer to go through ebay:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/GELOCHTE-SPORTBR ... SwnH1WaK7p
Still trying to find another German vendor I used for brakes in the past.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Can't find the other one. His ebay name was something like Urquattro1980 or similar.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Just out of interest what would you guys say was minimum thickness?SuprSi wrote: If your discs aren't below the min wear thickness you might be able to get them skimmed. It's always a good option if you need new pads but discs aren't quite done yet.
C5 RS6 Avant Mugello Blue, Original Springs.
1997 Audi Cabriolet 1.8 for when its Sunny!
2001 A2 1.4tdi 75bhp.
1997 Audi Cabriolet 1.8 for when its Sunny!
2001 A2 1.4tdi 75bhp.
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It should be stamped on the bell of the discs )if you have OE ones
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Rule #36 - At least one gear shall be dropped for every tunnel travelled
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IIRC the min thickness according to the manual is 32mm but the min stamped on the disk is 32.4.
I guess the risk is that they warp when they get too thin, but there certainly seems to be a fair amount of meat on them.
I guess the risk is that they warp when they get too thin, but there certainly seems to be a fair amount of meat on them.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Never checked on Zimmerman’s but I guess it will be comparable.
C5 RS6 Avant Mugello Blue, Original Springs.
1997 Audi Cabriolet 1.8 for when its Sunny!
2001 A2 1.4tdi 75bhp.
1997 Audi Cabriolet 1.8 for when its Sunny!
2001 A2 1.4tdi 75bhp.
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ECP have got the non-drilled (I prefer them) in stock for £229 each and there is a 20% discount code bringing the total to £368 for the pair.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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Carparts4less.co.uk 12% off code: FLASH12
Brings the non-drilled down to £334. Bargain.
Only from 7pm to 9pm tonight though. I'm sure there will be other promos though.
Brings the non-drilled down to £334. Bargain.
Only from 7pm to 9pm tonight though. I'm sure there will be other promos though.
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
///M3 E46 | XC90 (V8, natch) | Passat GTE | RR Classic V8 flapper
"The major difference between a thing that might go wrong and a thing that cannot possibly go wrong is that when a thing that cannot possibly go wrong goes wrong it usually turns out to be impossible to get at and repair."
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How comes you prefer the non drilled?Shoppinit wrote:ECP have got the non-drilled (I prefer them) in stock for £229 each and there is a 20% discount code bringing the total to £368 for the pair.
In my case, it turns out the seller was being fed <beep> by the courier company saying they were on route and WILL turn up, but now have turned around and said it looks like they have lost them. He's getting a new pair out to me tomorrow with another courier.
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