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Brake discs

Post by byrnie » Sat Oct 31, 2009 5:29 pm

Been told by a friend with a Lambo that it's a good idea to drill the holes in the brake discs, to clear all muck out. Otherwise discs can crack with overheating. Is this true?

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Post by sonny » Sat Oct 31, 2009 6:11 pm

Guys on here have done that yes, not sure about them cracking, but warping yes.
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Post by aidanjaye » Sun Nov 01, 2009 1:35 pm

Just dig out the holes with a sharp screwdriver, remember the holes go all the way through on the fronts. You don't have to take the wheels off either (which is a bonus). Not sure is it helps with the warping problem but it doesn't hurt.

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Post by Phil3103 » Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:23 pm

Let me get this straight. Aren't the discs already drilled out on the RS4? Sorry, I'm more enthusiastic about the car than techie! But anything I get do to extend the life of the discs I'm certainly interested in!

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Post by Virdee Autos » Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:35 pm

Phil, yes they are already drilled.

But over time/use, the holes get blocked up with brake dust.

Hence why people are advising to clean these up.
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Post by Phil3103 » Sun Nov 01, 2009 7:42 pm

Cheers. OK, I'm going out with my screwdriver! Although mine only have about 500 miles on them so I'm hoping they're ok!

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Post by aidanjaye » Mon Nov 02, 2009 1:01 am

Every couple of thousand mile should be enough - mine's haven't been done in 3000 but are just starting to clog up again.

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