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Front Pads

Post by norman1979 » Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:18 pm

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.

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Re: Front Pads

Post by MikeFish » Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:25 pm

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.

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Re: Front Pads

Post by norman1979 » Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:31 pm

Wow Mike. Is that mainly motorway? 80% of my driving is local.

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Re: Front Pads

Post by bem_ho » Mon Feb 27, 2017 2:34 pm

Try Pagid

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Re: Front Pads

Post by danilobandeira » Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:30 pm

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

Post by MikeFish » Mon Feb 27, 2017 3:45 pm

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.

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Re: Front Pads

Post by Markp » Mon Feb 27, 2017 8:21 pm

I am still on originals at 19k - mixed driving, mostly A and B roads.

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Re: Front Pads

Post by Iain » Tue Feb 28, 2017 8:53 am

Mine is in today at the dealer for new pads, still on originals @ 23k miles....
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Re: Front Pads

Post by brab » Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:21 am

I assume the car throws an alarm when time to change?

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Re: Front Pads

Post by MikeFish » Tue Feb 28, 2017 12:55 pm

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.

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Re: Front Pads

Post by norman1979 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:06 pm

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

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Re: Front Pads

Post by norman1979 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:13 pm

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

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Re: Front Pads

Post by Iain » Tue Feb 28, 2017 3:23 pm

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
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2017 RS6 PE -Nardo, Air, HUD, Pan.....Millie Non Res
2015 RS6 - with Added Milltek
2015 RRS - utter sh1te
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport Every conceivable extra
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport
2009 R8 V10 Manual
2004 Lambo Gallarado Manual
3 x 997 C4S / C2s
2003 Fezza 360 Spider - Airfix kit build quality
2007 M3 - car number 2 in the UK
2006 RS4 Avant
2000 RS4 MTM Stage 3 - R55 BYE
2001 RS4 - R500 FOR
1990 Dimma Cosworth H20 COS
2003 996 DMS Turbo
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Re: Front Pads

Post by wildbore » Tue Feb 28, 2017 4:16 pm

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....

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Re: Front Pads

Post by Iain » Tue Feb 28, 2017 4:30 pm

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 :)

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Got 10% discount on parts and labour ; in fairness Audi Cardiff were tip top
2018 Brabus G63 Widestar
2017 RS6 PE -Nardo, Air, HUD, Pan.....Millie Non Res
2015 RS6 - with Added Milltek
2015 RRS - utter sh1te
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport Every conceivable extra
2010 X5 4.0D M Sport
2009 R8 V10 Manual
2004 Lambo Gallarado Manual
3 x 997 C4S / C2s
2003 Fezza 360 Spider - Airfix kit build quality
2007 M3 - car number 2 in the UK
2006 RS4 Avant
2000 RS4 MTM Stage 3 - R55 BYE
2001 RS4 - R500 FOR
1990 Dimma Cosworth H20 COS
2003 996 DMS Turbo
multiple 205's Dimmas

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