Phaeton Discs on the RS4

[DazN]

So I'm going to need new front discs soon and I know the Pheaton discs are the exact same size as the RS4's but a lot, lot cheaper, question is are they worth it?

I'm thinking it'd be possible to drill the Pheaton discs too using the old RS4 one as a template and countersink the holes slightly. I know you have to remove the actual disc from the hub part and use the existing Audi hub.

RS4 discs are around £550 on eBay for genuine Audi ones.

Phaeton discs are around £250?

I'm not on a budget as such but I'm not paying £300 extra because it has an Audi stamp on it!

Thanks

Daz

[drbru]

dont even think about drilling the discs!

[HYFR]

Do the phaetons defo fit

Anyone here done it

Or know of any threads?

I put phaeton rears on my old RS 6

[Scatman]

I definitely wouldn't drill the discs! It's done in a factory with exact prescision. I would imagine the phaeton discs would not perform as well under pressure due to lack of cooling from not having holes. I wasn't aware that they were the same size but I guess if they fit and you're not too particular about braking performance then give it a try. I don't think I would.

[HYFR]

They will be perfectly good enough for road use

The phaeton is a big heavy beast and in W12 450ps I would imagine requires some pretty decent brakes!

Maybe on a track the cooling from the holes will help

[Rick_RS4]

yes they fit but you have to swap the bells over as the phaeton has lore of an offset. i kew someone with them on an rs6 and he didnt have any problems,. dont get them drilled you will weaken them, you could however get them grooved

[d10uug]

I have searched about doing this and it had been done a lot , all you need to do is get the pheaton discs and swap them onto the rs4 bells , you can even use the brand new bolts and washers from the phaeton discs and that's it. A guy off here told me about it and said that some are using them on track and they are fine


Dougie

[2manytoys]

I think the holes in the RS4 disc are more about looks than function. Agree 100% with the groove though.

['R'e'S'pect_4]

more info here.....

http://forum.rs246.com/viewtopic.php?f= ... on#p383192

[edge]

three things i may have learned the hardway:
1. dont purchase cheap tyres
2. dont EVER skimp on brakes
3. dont pee into the wind

I dont know Pheaton, would love to have some first hand opinions on them

[Ice_Coffee]

I dont know Pheaton, would love to have some first hand opinions on them

AFAIK it is essentially an Audi A8 with a VW badge

[HYFR]

I dont know Pheaton, would love to have some first hand opinions on them

AFAIK it is essentially an Audi A8 with a VW badge

WRONG

its a Bentley Flying Spur with a VW badge

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AFAIK it is essentially an Audi A8 with a VW badge

WRONG

its a Bentley Flying Spur with a VW badge