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re: Brake pads which ones to get for my audi rs4 b8?
Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:32 pm
by 5681
hi guys I need some advice regarding which brake pads to get for my 2012 audi rs4 b8 avant. I am on the non ceramic brake discs so I have found the following brake pads on the old ebay so just need some advice from fellow members on the forum to see if they are had bad experiences with these brake pads
I have seen some on ebay below are the links:
Genuine OEM TRW Brake pads £88.88
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/For-Audi-RS4- ... Swu4BViVSE
Brembo Ceramic Brake pads £129.00
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CERAMIC-BRAKE ... SwpDdVZIEQ
or EBC yellow or red stuffed brake pads
Any advice would be appreciated many thanks
Re: re: Brake pads which ones to get for my audi rs4 b8?
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:55 am
by 5681
any ideas guys
Re: re: Brake pads which ones to get for my audi rs4 b8?
Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 3:50 pm
by RossDagley
What's your usage? Are you bothered by brake dust? Do you have a set budget?
For brisk driving on the road and nothing else, OEM are fine can't really go wrong. Lots of feel, no fade on the road, job done.
If you track the car at all, then you'll be left wanting. Yellow stuff are pretty good, I had them pouring smoke out at the 'ring a few months ago but no fade. I want better for my next trip but for most spirited driving and occasional abuse these are a good pad. Downside is quite a bit more brake dust. Blue stuff are supposed to dust less, but a google will show you the GTR boys have had huge issues with them falling apart/melting.
Avoid the TRW's at ALL costs. Will clog holes and ruin discs in short order. Soft as hell. Cant comment on the Brembo pads as never heard of them being used.
Re: re: Brake pads which ones to get for my audi rs4 b8?
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2015 1:31 pm
by 5681
Just brought the oem ones from tps thanks for the input guys
Re: re: Brake pads which ones to get for my audi rs4 b8?
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:34 pm
by RS_Four
I just bought Audi OEM once from local Audi Dealer which cost £77.00 and then paid £35 to have them fitted at local indy this morning. Local Audi dealer wanted £212 in labour alone!
Re: re: Brake pads which ones to get for my audi rs4 b8?
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2015 9:33 pm
by pcroxford
Please tell me the 77 quid was for rears, I was just quoted £319 for a set of fronts my my local Audi dealer!
Anyone fitted fronts themselves? I've done fr and rr on my wife's Allroad with no problems. I'm assuming no specialist tools required?
Re: re: Brake pads which ones to get for my audi rs4 b8?
Posted: Wed Dec 16, 2015 11:32 am
by RS_Four
Yes £77 was for Audi genuine rears. Got local Audi/VW specialist to fit them for £35. Not a do it yourself job due to the electronic handbrake on rears.