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Curtis Newton
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Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:40 am Post subject:
brake pads for 2001 Audi A4 2.8L V6 Quattro |
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Auto in question: 2001 Audi A4 2.8L V6 quattro
I have been looking around on the Audi forum and google, and I can't
find a consensus on the best brake pad to use for normal, everyday
driving. I don't like the OEM pad, they have way too much brake dust.
I have heard EBC Greenstuff, Hawk, or Axxis brake pads are probably
excellent alternatives, but each seems to have their faults (from Audi
forum).
My driving pattern is about 60% highway, 40% town, I am just looking
for a pad that is rotor friendly and as brake dust-free as possible.
Any thoughts?
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Pete
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Thu Nov 18, 2004 4:34 pm Post subject:
Re: brake pads for 2001 Audi A4 2.8L V6 Quattro |
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"Curtis Newton" wrote
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I have heard EBC Greenstuff, Hawk, or Axxis brake pads are probably
excellent alternatives, but each seems to have their faults (from Audi
forum).
My driving pattern is about 60% highway, 40% town, I am just looking
for a pad that is rotor friendly and as brake dust-free as possible.
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Curtis,
If you haven't already, check out this comparison grid that Mike @ PureMS
put together:
http://www.pure-motorsport.com/products/page.php?pageKey=10
He recommends the Carbotech Bobcat pads frequently on AudiWorld.
Personally, I replaced my front and back OEM pads (dust queens they were)
with EBC Green last year and have been happy. Street braking performance is
comparable to OEM. Brake-dust is much lower, although still present to a
degree. No squeal. I've heard from many other car owners (mostly Japanese
cars) complaining that EBC Greens tend to warp their rotors. I haven't
experienced it myself. Who knows - maybe some other rotors don't fare well
with these pads, but I still have my OEM rotors and everything is fine.
Cheers,
Pete
'01 A4 1.8Tq |
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Ian S
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Thu Nov 18, 2004 5:40 pm Post subject:
Re: brake pads for 2001 Audi A4 2.8L V6 Quattro |
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"Curtis Newton" <cnewton.remove-this@akamail.com> wrote in message
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| Quote: | Auto in question: 2001 Audi A4 2.8L V6 quattro
I have been looking around on the Audi forum and google, and I can't
find a consensus on the best brake pad to use for normal, everyday
driving. I don't like the OEM pad, they have way too much brake dust.
I have heard EBC Greenstuff, Hawk, or Axxis brake pads are probably
excellent alternatives, but each seems to have their faults (from Audi
forum).
My driving pattern is about 60% highway, 40% town, I am just looking
for a pad that is rotor friendly and as brake dust-free as possible.
Any thoughts?
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For normal everyday driving with low dust: Mintex Red. They work for me on
my 98 A4 2.8 quattro.
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