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Front Pads
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:18 pm
by norman1979
I need some new front pads after 11k miles. Are there any alternatives (OEM equivalent or better) that are out there?
I have only had my C7 for 6 months so I would prefer not to visit Audi every 6 months for a front pad change.
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:25 pm
by MikeFish
I'm still on my original pads after 14k and over a year.l so can't really help but worth noting the pads are the same as the C6 RS6 so gives you a few more options.
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:31 pm
by norman1979
Wow Mike. Is that mainly motorway? 80% of my driving is local.
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:34 pm
by bem_ho
Try Pagid
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:30 pm
by danilobandeira
Gonto dealer. I have some brake issues (noise) and i needed the warrantly.
I paid front pad brakes + wires: US 400 (audi miami)
Rear brakes + wires: US 300
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Re: Front Pads
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:45 pm
by MikeFish
norman1979 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:31 pm
Wow Mike. Is that mainly motorway? 80% of my driving is local.
The first 8k was mainly dual carriageway, the next 6k was mainly motorway. Not much stopping going on around here, gentle brake to roundabout speed then back on the power.
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:21 pm
by Markp
I am still on originals at 19k - mixed driving, mostly A and B roads.
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:53 am
by Iain
Mine is in today at the dealer for new pads, still on originals @ 23k miles....
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:21 am
by brab
I assume the car throws an alarm when time to change?
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:55 pm
by MikeFish
I'd expect a dash warning light rather than a logged alarm/ fault but maybe things have moved on and it is logged nowadays. But to answer your question I'm pretty sure the front pads have a sensor wire. Not sure about the rears.
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:06 pm
by norman1979
Iain wrote: ↑Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:53 am
Mine is in today at the dealer for new pads, still on originals @ 23k miles....
Whats the damage for the pads Iain? Are you having a service at the same time?
I got a dash warning light for the pads
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:13 pm
by norman1979
There is a
Sponsor on here selling Ferodo DS500 pads. Anybody have any experience on these?
My car is not tracked so not too worried about them working at high temps
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:23 pm
by Iain
Back from the dealers - turned out discs scored, so set of discs needed too.
Front pads and discs. Rear pads 8mm left at 23k miles.
All fitted (incl rear wiper blade) £1265
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 4:16 pm
by wildbore
Funny. I have just got back from the dealers, half an hour ago. I, too have a scored front disk but no need to change. 24.5k miles and still on the original front pads and disks; pads are 60% worn. Mind you, I am still on the original tyres, too. Must drive harder....
Re: Front Pads
Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2017 4:30 pm
by Iain
No service, just pads, 80% worn @2mm - yellow warning light appeared on dash. tyres lasted 15kmiles - impressed that you are on 24.5k miles on tyres - Does Miss Daisy sit on the back seat
Audi cam below
http://vv2u.co/bM0hU
Got 10% discount on parts and labour ; in fairness Audi Cardiff were tip top