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Raymond,

Did you get a recall letter from Audi? If so, when?

Stephen,

98.5 2.8QM

...but when I called Audi/VW Canada, they said I don't need one. Has anyone in Canada/Toronto received the letter because the impression I got from talking to them is I won't even get one.

The number I called is 1-800-822-2834 (Audi Client Relations)

Raymond.

to receive any notice.

I only received a standard call from Audi to inquire about the service I received from my dealership.

Nothing about any recalls. I'm not familiar with the problem, but if it's not life threatening perhaps we can sit tight.

OK, thanks, I will call to verify.

BTW, I'm in Winnipeg and I haven't received a recall letter.

Stephen

98.5 2.8QM

$500 later, I'm back to where I started, dust and all (not including the $200+ to install them in the first place). They wouldn't buy the OEM in europe approach. Pretty frustrating ...

$500 sounds outrageous though - The A4 rotors are the same as VW GTI VR6 - I think all four
rotors only cost like $120 - It's a very simple job to replace them yourself.

I replaced the pads too as I didn't want to deal with this again (I had thrown away my originals).

The car has 28K miles and 15K on the Mintex pads.

they would void the warranty because non-OEM pads may cause more wear on the rotor than a stock pad. So, all aftermarket pads void the brake pad/rotor warranty.

It's a pain, but with DOT approval processes for cars, a manufacturer has to stay straight and narrow.

I can understand this because it is VERY cut and dry. Not like a claim that the brake warranty is voided because of aftermarket wheels. That is BS. But I can understand this.

Jon
'96 A4qs

I'm glad for your post. I was seriously going to do it. But I'll clean those suckers awhile longer before risking $500.

That is is bunch of BS. Read the section of TAP's website on warranty issues. They cannot deny you your warranty because of aftermarket parts, it's against the law if they do. The burden of proof is on them, they have to prove that those brake pads did the damage 100%. This does assume however that rotors are covered under your warranty. Also the Special Equipment Manufactures Assoc. (SEMA) has fought hard to protect thess rights. If you feel like fighting this pile of **** contact them. If i were you i would do it, it will help us all out in the long run. We cannot let these dealers keep getting away with this. Know your rights!

Audi advantage includes EVERYTHING except for tires. Brake pads, clutch, light bulbs, wiper blades, remote FOB batteries... all included.