jkozmo

Anybody on this forum switch from stock brake pads to ceramic pads to rid themselves of the brake dust? I have used Akebono's on my Audi TT and Q5, but not sure they make them for the S7. If anybody has switched them over let me know what type.

Thanks,

Koz

kczach

I went with the Akebono pads on my S4 and love them. I ordered them from ecs tuning. I noticed on their site that they only have Akebono pads for the rear. I would guess that someone makes them for the front as well.

yvnrg1981

Performance Brakes - Brake Pads, Brake Rotors and Brake Kits Is one company that does the front as well as back.

jkozmo

Thanks for the Disc Italia link. Looks like a good company, a bit more expensive than Akebonos but I will do anything to rid myself of the dust.

chucky0731

Sorry for asking a stupid question....but since I don't know anything about brakes and braking pads, I have a question that I'm sure someone can answer.

Okay...since we can replace stock brake pads with other manufacturer's ceramic brake pads (which cost soooo much less, it looks like u can replace all 4 stock pads with ceramics for at most $450).....my question is....why is it so much more to order an Audi Ceramic brakes???

Am I missing something?? Does the Audi includes more than the pads? what are the difference than just replacing the pads urself?

Thx

moosehead1

The Audi Ceramic Brakes is the full kit, rotors, calipers, pads, etc.

chucky0731

Are there any differences in performances replacing just the pads vs. the full kit?

Ultimately...is it worth it to order a car with ceramic brakes or replace the whole kit vs. just replacing the pads for ceramics.

Thx

jkozmo

A full kit from the manufacturer with ceramic rotors and pads etc generally runs $5k to $8k which if you are not tracking the car is ridiculous. Audi does not offer that for this car, maybe the rs7. you see that option for porsche and its very expensive. I don't care about anything other than the brake dust. ordered the disc italia pads, will post back when they are installed on the car. $300 total for both axles.

chucky0731

Nice...I think I'll do the same when I have my new car.

bjterp00

jkozmo - did you get the Disc Italia's installed? How are they? I am thinking about getting them for my S7 to reduce the brake dust.