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brake pads for 2001 Audi A4 2.8L V6 Quattro
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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"Curtis Newton" wrote > > 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. Curtis, If you haven't already, check out this comparison grid that Mike @ PureMS put together: http://www.pure-motorsport.com/produ...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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"Curtis Newton" > wrote in message
... > 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? For normal everyday driving with low dust: Mintex Red. They work for me on my 98 A4 2.8 quattro. |
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