RS6 front brakes onto RS4 B5

Post by **Doug_S2** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:19 pm

I need to charge an extra hour for fitting from now on!

ducts stop the inside of the discs wearing as much. need some mods to get them to fit but doesn't take long.

I would use rs4 pads for better bite - softer pad.

I get nervous in cars with stock brakes!

Post by **Doug_S2** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:22 pm

cpt_splash wrote:Does that price include fitting Doug?

sorry - £1250 inc vat + fitting +fluid - 2 hours work.

Post by **cpt_splash** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:26 pm

What is in the full kit? There still seems to be some variation on which set-up to use. RS6 calipers, RS6 or RS4 pads or discs????

Post by **cpt_splash** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:27 pm

Out of interest, how much is for a set of standard rear discs and pads to be fitted? Ta!

Post by **Doug_S2** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:37 pm

full kit is rs6 calipers, rs4 pads and rs4 discs. All new and Audi supplied. You can use rs6 pads - a bit harder compoound.

need to check prices for rear pads and discs tomorrow. Send me an email and I will reply tomorrow.

Post by **cpt_splash** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:47 pm

I was quoted by another company that the brake wear indicators would need replcing too, at £50 each!!

Post by **Jarv** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:52 pm

I had the Pheaton ducts fitted when I had my brakes upgraded. I got the parts from Vagparts for about £55 so it wasn't really worth not doing it. Only a small amount of cutting required to get them to fit. Won't really feel the benefit until I take out on the track though.

Post by **Doug_S2** » Wed Feb 21, 2007 11:52 pm

cpt_splash wrote:I was quoted by another company that the brake wear indicators would need replcing too, at £50 each!!

they are talking out there

Absolute rubbish!

Post by **derdle** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:44 am

Can vouch for the RS6+ setup - had mine fitted by Doug last year and far better than stock B5 slowers (stock B5 brakes can't be called stoppers as you have already found out BigO)

So the RS4 (B7 I assume) pads are better in the RS6+ setup calipers?

Paul

Post by **MarkB** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 10:49 am

I think he means just the RS4 pad being slightly softer.

Post by **ScottyBoy** » Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:04 pm

Doug_S2 wrote:full kit is rs6 calipers, rs4 pads and rs4 discs. All new and Audi supplied. You can use rs6 pads - a bit harder compooound.

These are the B7 RS4 pads and discs with the RS6 calipers, just to clarify, larger than the B5. Doug i know you have a bit of a Jock twang but 'compooound'.

Post by **cpt_splash** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 12:21 am

Got mine booked in with MRC in March for replacement rear discs & pads, plus the RS6/RS4 set up on the front. Will keep you posted on how I get on. Graham

Post by **MEV** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:42 am

G,

Doug did this RS 6/B7 upgrade on mine last week, picked up on Sun and since done 200 miles on them. A lot more feel and confidence without breaking your nose on the windscreen with the slightest of touches on the pedal. I had the Generic upgrade as well and therefore felt a non stock brake set up is a must to go with (In my opinion). I expect they really come into their own on the track. Look the biz as well! Next door neibour though I'd nicked his dustbin lids !

I need to look at tyres now I think.... New thread maybe.

Post by **lengster1** » Tue Feb 27, 2007 11:05 pm

Michelin pilot sport 2 are very good imho and just picked up a couple off ebay for £3oo.I believe he had another pair for sale,my local tyre man wanted £480!

Post by **william64** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 11:53 pm

Make the most of those prices as the calipers discs and pads have gone up in price.
Audi retail price has gone up to over £320 ea for the discs the calipers are up to £445 ea Pads are up to £240 as well

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