Hi folks
I just wanted to know if anyone has recently fitted new front pads?
What ones have you gone for and from who have you purchased them from?
I rang my Tps for genuine set and the have quoted me around £345
I’m kinda set on DS2500 and have got really good price for them but was reading on here that they don’t come with sensors? What have people done when fitting these pads to overcome the pad wearing light on the dash?
Thanks in advance
Front Brake pads
Front Brake pads
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99 Audi 1.8TQS Avant -Sold
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Re: Front Brake pads
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03 Audi RS6 Avant with Sportec upgrade.
00 Audi S4 B5 Avant-Sold with regrets
97 Honda Civic Type R EK9- K20'd -current project
99 Audi 1.8TQS Avant -Sold
99 Subaru Impreza STI V5 -Sold still miss it
02 VW Golf V5 MK4 -Sold
95 VW Corrado VR6 -Sold
96 VW Polo 1.0 -Sold
97 Honda Civic Vti EK4 - Sold
00 Audi S4 B5 Avant-Sold with regrets
97 Honda Civic Type R EK9- K20'd -current project
99 Audi 1.8TQS Avant -Sold
99 Subaru Impreza STI V5 -Sold still miss it
02 VW Golf V5 MK4 -Sold
95 VW Corrado VR6 -Sold
96 VW Polo 1.0 -Sold
97 Honda Civic Vti EK4 - Sold
Re: Front Brake pads
Clearly need new pads - you've driven into a field (though a very nice one!!) 
Re: Front Brake pads
Yes I clearly do after that spirited drive up on Peak District.
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03 Audi RS6 Avant with Sportec upgrade.
00 Audi S4 B5 Avant-Sold with regrets
97 Honda Civic Type R EK9- K20'd -current project
99 Audi 1.8TQS Avant -Sold
99 Subaru Impreza STI V5 -Sold still miss it
02 VW Golf V5 MK4 -Sold
95 VW Corrado VR6 -Sold
96 VW Polo 1.0 -Sold
97 Honda Civic Vti EK4 - Sold
00 Audi S4 B5 Avant-Sold with regrets
97 Honda Civic Type R EK9- K20'd -current project
99 Audi 1.8TQS Avant -Sold
99 Subaru Impreza STI V5 -Sold still miss it
02 VW Golf V5 MK4 -Sold
95 VW Corrado VR6 -Sold
96 VW Polo 1.0 -Sold
97 Honda Civic Vti EK4 - Sold
Re: Front Brake pads
I reckon DS2500 would be fine in terms of performance.
Pretty sure the OE pads don’t come with sensors either. Just buy some from ECP.
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."
Re: Front Brake pads
Or snip and join the original sensor? As long as your in the habit of checking them occasionally no need for sensors!
Re: Front Brake pads
The sensors pop out anyway. If the old one is ok just use that.
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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RS6Rottweiler
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Re: Front Brake pads
I have just fitted Hawk HPS performance pads on the front bought from RB Racing Rotors, have found them to be very good low dust and no squeal that you will get from the Ferodo DS. Look on the Hawk performance website, they have lots of pad options for the front and rear.I went for street option as not racing the car, certainly worth a look
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audi_driver79
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Re: Front Brake pads
Going to try the Ferodo Premier pads. Ive decided Im going to be a steadier driver from now on. Never heard anybody else mention them so I can let people know how they go.
C5 RS6 Avant Mugello Blue, Koni Yellows & Original Springs.
1997 Audi Cabriolet 1.8 for when its Sunny!
2005 A2 Storm 1.4tdi 90bhp.
1997 Audi Cabriolet 1.8 for when its Sunny!
2005 A2 Storm 1.4tdi 90bhp.
Re: Front Brake pads
They’ll be just like all the other cheap pads I suspect. Let us know how you find 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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audi_driver79
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Re: Front Brake pads
Done a fair few miles on the Ferodo Premiers and got them all round. I would say not as much bite as OEM plus I havent cooked them or anything but for day to day driving and a few quick stops I think they are acceptable.
C5 RS6 Avant Mugello Blue, Koni Yellows & Original Springs.
1997 Audi Cabriolet 1.8 for when its Sunny!
2005 A2 Storm 1.4tdi 90bhp.
1997 Audi Cabriolet 1.8 for when its Sunny!
2005 A2 Storm 1.4tdi 90bhp.
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steve2003rs6
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Re: Front Brake pads
I asked someone in the know the same question today as having new rears done.
The answer was stick with OEM.
The answer was stick with OEM.
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