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Cheap brake pads ! Anyone using these.
Posted: Sun Sep 05, 2010 10:24 pm
by Wolverine
Hi ...
This website is selling RS6 Mintex front brake pads for £38.13 + VAT. That is absurdly cheap .... but how do they compare to OEMS ? Will these connect to the RS6 wear sensor cables and DIS instrumentation warning light ?
Anyone using these and willing to elaborate on their experience ? Thanks.
http://www.buypartsby.co.uk/brake-pads-buy.php
Part Number : MDB2601
Cost : £38.13 + vat
Model:A6 Avant (4B, C5) RS6
Year range:03/02-12/04
Location: FR
Extra info: BREMBO
97.6mm wide, 74.2mm high, 16.7mm thick
With integrated wear sensor, 8 pads
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:00 am
by chesney
I intend to give them a try when the time comes. I've used that site for discs and pads before, seem very good quality and prices. Shame EBC don't do discs for the rs6!
http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ht=#388132
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:55 am
by jamesthecat
i got a set about 3 months ago off flea bay,once bedded in they are about the same as Audi pads no better no worse but miles cheaper.
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 11:02 am
by MoRS6+
That's stupidly cheap!
That's like a fiver per pad!!
I just paid like 250-odd ruddy quid for my front pads!! Wish I'd seen this sooner!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 5:35 pm
by 300gnspitzer
I can't tell any difference at all, just loads cheaper, I wonder how long they'll last
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 8:00 pm
by kaisersolsay
I'm going to give them a shot also, fronts and rears. What's the worse that can happen!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 9:32 pm
by ecain63
I cant seem to find them now. Have you buggers bought them all?
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 10:52 pm
by kaisersolsay
I got the same Ecain. You need to click on 'Home' and then input your car make n model then select brake pads. Fronts and rears delivered for sub £100!!
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:08 am
by ecain63
I'll try it again but that's what I did. Bloody good price though.
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:15 am
by ecain63
Sorted. Fronts and rears for £79 inc delivery? Am i missing something here?
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:19 am
by MoRS6+
ecain63 wrote:I'll try it again but that's what I did. Bloody good price though.
Eddie, it must be done in this order: Enter your reg in the box, click 'find my car', then click 'choose a product' and scroll down to 'brake pads - mintex'.
Alternatively, use the 'Search by category' box in the middle of the screen. Click on brake pads; Audi; RS6 etc. etc. etc.
Bit worrying they can't spell 'category' though
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:21 am
by MoRS6+
Sorry, took me so long to type the reply, didn't see your post
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 8:22 am
by ecain63
The payment goes through really quickly too. Thank god for VISA insurance cover if the order doesnt materialise. Still, its really, really cheap. If i can get the discs at a good price too, imagine the savings!!
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:44 am
by monoi
It could also be that the OEM are stupidly expensive....
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:40 am
by 300gnspitzer
monoi wrote:It could also be that the OEM are stupidly expensive....
I think you're spot on