Nitrousbird Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 My wife's brakes just started to squeak on her 06 A4. Has 39k on it now, and she is hard on the brakes, so I assume it is about time. I figure change it now, and I can keep the rotors (that I am sure are expensive for that car). I will probably only do the front pads now, as they dust 3x worse than the back, so I am sure the rears have life left in them. Any suggestions on pads? Ones that dust less is a BIG must; the stock A4 pads are really bad when it comes to brake dust. Any special tools I will need to pick up? I've done plenty of brakes, but I know Audi's love special tools and parts (hell, they do even for a freaking oil change), so I want to be prepared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 (edited) i know the akebono's are next to dust free. but can get pricey might want to pull the wheels and look at the rotors and pads Edited June 22, 2009 by Removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Squeaking is rather normal on the HP brake pads. I have 60K on mine and I beat the ever living crap out of them. I bet she has plenty left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supplicium Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B7_A4-Quattro-2.0T/Braking/Pads/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 Joe, Look into ceramic centric posi quiet pads, they are inexpensive and make zero noise, and are low dust! They would be perfect for your wife I believe. -Brandon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted June 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Squeaking is rather normal on the HP brake pads. I have 60K on mine and I beat the ever living crap out of them. I bet she has plenty left. I will have to take a look at her pads in the next couple of days. I've honestly been so busy with the new house that I have to make time to take a dump! Joe, Look into ceramic centric posi quiet pads, they are inexpensive and make zero noise, and are low dust! They would be perfect for your wife I believe. -Brandon If they need replaced, that is for certain what I will look for. Inexpensive is a plus, as we have been hemoraging large amounts of cash the past month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 the pads and the rotors usually wear down together in those cars the front pads should also have sensors in them I'm seeing several brake options on this car pads run anywhere from 40-100 in ceramic with the sensors rotors are about the same the sensor in the pads is fairly accurate and a light should come on in the dash when the pads are worn out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ODoyle Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 the pads and the rotors usually wear down together in those cars the front pads should also have sensors in them I'm seeing several brake options on this car pads run anywhere from 40-100 in ceramic with the sensors rotors are about the same the sensor in the pads is fairly accurate and a light should come on in the dash when the pads are worn out Truth.. I work I O'Reilly Auto Parts in westerville and can look into pricing and turning the rotors if its an option. Please give me a call with any questions 614-899-5110..Ask for James or Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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