Got all my goodies out to do the brake maintenance. And then noticed my EBC brakes

A4xIV / Nadroj · 10-19-2008, 01:29 PM

and broken clips on the back of the pads. So stopped with the process... Ugh, what is the purpose of the clips? Do they need to be there? I would have though the back of the pad would be smooth as well.

Any input?
I think i might just have audi do the install as it seems to be a little above my expertise.

bac2h · 10-19-2008, 03:27 PM

bac2h · 10-20-2008, 05:16 AM

A4xIV / Nadroj · 10-20-2008, 11:52 AM

quoted by my writer though.
I have to send back my ebc pads as they were broken.

MP4.2+6.0 · 10-21-2008, 07:43 AM

They have no braking related function. They generally work for me, but you can also use the tack adhesive type product--either brush on or spray on. Sold in most auto parts stores. That's pretty foolproof, usually 95%+ effective.

Make sure we are talking the same language though on the clips. On EBC's (and most all other pads), you don't reuse anything from the old pad set up, including the prior antivibration clips. The new EBC's come with them integrated into the front pads, and a stick on type for the rears. You do re use the big pad retainer/spring clip in front--the one that also covers the center part of the brake caliper toward the outside and that you pry out with a screwdriver to get the pads out to start with.

10-19-2008, 03:27 PM	#2
bac2h Ace Ventura Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,231	Where are you located? I've got new pads to put on also..you in Northeast? Do them at my house? __________________ 2008 SWB-Premium Package-Sport Package

10-20-2008, 05:16 AM	#3
bac2h Ace Ventura Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,231	Too bad.....It shouldn't be that big a deal...at least for the pads... __________________ 2008 SWB-Premium Package-Sport Package

10-20-2008, 11:52 AM	#4
A4xIV / Nadroj Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 23,582	True, seems like it is going to take me much longer than the 2 hours quoted by my writer though. I have to send back my ebc pads as they were broken. __________________ -------- B7 A4 2.0T w APR Tuned K04 - Gone Now sporting 05 A8L 20x9 Sportec Wheels Vag-Com and Mechanical Lowering 35% Tint

10-21-2008, 07:43 AM	#5
MP4.2+6.0 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 3,950	Clips are to reduce noise/vibration. But... They have no braking related function. They generally work for me, but you can also use the tack adhesive type product--either brush on or spray on. Sold in most auto parts stores. That's pretty foolproof, usually 95%+ effective. Make sure we are talking the same language though on the clips. On EBC's (and most all other pads), you don't reuse anything from the old pad set up, including the prior antivibration clips. The new EBC's come with them integrated into the front pads, and a stick on type for the rears. You do re use the big pad retainer/spring clip in front--the one that also covers the center part of the brake caliper toward the outside and that you pry out with a screwdriver to get the pads out to start with. __________________ Current #1: '06 D3 A8L W12 brilliant black w/ amaretto; 4 seat setup, CPO; modestly VAG COM lowered, H&R 20mm rear and 12mm front DRs with 275/35 on OEM polished + forged 20's; S8 sway bars (see: rear bar and gen'l D3 bar info and front bar); tweaked 385mm front factory brake mod and matching rear brake mod; matching C6 A6 back headrests (better rear view: headrest tweak); owner installed AMI retrofit with part number details here; uprated fogs; other VAG COM tweaking to suit. Current #2: C5 '00 A6 4.2 ming blue w/ beige, new off showroom floor; Lemiwinks + VAG COM tweaks; smoked tails; RS 6 OEM 18's; RNS-D (CD) Navi On order: 2013 Q5 2.0T hybrid; Scuba blue w/ chestnut sport interior; Euro delivery approx. 7/2013 Prior (each modded): '96 C4 A6 2.8Q, still w/ family; '85 C3 5000S 5 sp FWD; '73 C1 100LS helpful cross reference to a C6 post with MMI and other TSB's that also cover D3 A8's.

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