Brakes?

02AR2.7T · 09-02-2008, 07:43 AM

Okay guys looks like the Q is coming due for atleast front brakes...may do rears too. What pads should I be looking at?? Would like same as factory feel(maybe a touch firmer) and would like to find a cleaner pad...its getting old having to clean the wheels in between washes...you'd think I'd be used to it by now having VAg's since '97 but I'm not.

wia55 · 09-02-2008, 09:29 AM

What is your milage? Our Q7 needs $2000 worth of brakes after 24K miles of 95% highway driving. Seems ridiculous to have that kind of maintenance after 18 months. Not suprisingly Audi deleted brakes from its warranty.

ARL · 09-02-2008, 11:25 AM

Jusforfun · 09-02-2008, 02:03 PM

is they run hotter (as I understand it) and can lead to damage on the rotors.
There is a balance between P and Rs and for the Q7 it appears that the standard brakes are as good as it gets.
The makers of ceramic brake pads even recommend the standard pads for this car.
There have been several threads here before. Try a search under ceramics, ceramic or Hawk for other views.

TdsQ7 · 09-02-2008, 05:52 PM

BayAreaQ7 · 09-03-2008, 09:32 PM

tymez · 09-04-2008, 12:21 AM

Just had mine done. Thought that was expensive, but I'm told by Audi that all of their discs are meant to be replaced, not machined. Obviously it's a good way for them to cash in, but seems a little over the top.

Anyone ever machined their discs and just replaced the pads?

Jusforfun · 09-04-2008, 08:52 AM

I like good brakes. Anyway they last fine if you dont roast em all the time.

doubletwins · 09-04-2008, 03:14 PM

TdsQ7 · 09-04-2008, 05:50 PM

09-02-2008, 09:29 AM	#2
wia55 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5	Re: Brakes? What is your milage? Our Q7 needs $2000 worth of brakes after 24K miles of 95% highway driving. Seems ridiculous to have that kind of maintenance after 18 months. Not suprisingly Audi deleted brakes from its warranty.

09-02-2008, 11:25 AM	#3
ARL Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 35	Same-- Our pads and rotors done at 25K-> $1850 __________________ Current: 2009 Audi A4 2.0TQ Past: 2007 Audi Q7, 2003 VW 20th AE GTi, 1997 Audi A4, 1993 VW GTi, 1990 VW Passat, 1984 VW Scirocco

09-02-2008, 02:03 PM	#4
Jusforfun AudiWorld Super User 2007 Audi Q7 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ireland, Dublin Posts: 7,296	The problem with harder pads... is they run hotter (as I understand it) and can lead to damage on the rotors. There is a balance between P and Rs and for the Q7 it appears that the standard brakes are as good as it gets. The makers of ceramic brake pads even recommend the standard pads for this car. There have been several threads here before. Try a search under ceramics, ceramic or Hawk for other views. __________________ Q5 related Link to Q5 Spreadsheet Exterior pics Interiors Q7 related Link to Q7 Spreadsheet Exterior pics by color, model and rim size Interior pics A4 S4 Spreadsheet Link to Q3 spreadsheet

09-02-2008, 05:52 PM	#5
TdsQ7 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 124	Why is a brake job so expensive? is it time to do the job or parts? __________________ 07 Q7 3.6 Quarts Grey Metallic 07 A6 4.2 Quarts Grey

09-03-2008, 09:32 PM	#6
BayAreaQ7 Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Redwood Shores, CA (SF Bay Area) Posts: 78	Geeez! As a new owner, I'm very impressed with the brakes, but $1,850 to replaces!! Shesh!! __________________ 2008 Audi Q7 4.2 Premium S-Line 22" Rinspeed wheels Pano sunroof Tow package Ventureshield H&R lowering springs H&R 18mm spacers California - SF Bay Area

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09-04-2008, 12:21 AM	#7
tymez Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 96	31K New Pads and Discs - $3200 AUD Just had mine done. Thought that was expensive, but I'm told by Audi that all of their discs are meant to be replaced, not machined. Obviously it's a good way for them to cash in, but seems a little over the top. Anyone ever machined their discs and just replaced the pads? __________________ www.paulbarkley.com.au Sydney, Australia

09-04-2008, 08:52 AM	#8
Jusforfun AudiWorld Super User 2007 Audi Q7 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ireland, Dublin Posts: 7,296	You can have good brakes or cheap brakes:-) I like good brakes. Anyway they last fine if you dont roast em all the time. __________________ Q5 related Link to Q5 Spreadsheet Exterior pics Interiors Q7 related Link to Q7 Spreadsheet Exterior pics by color, model and rim size Interior pics A4 S4 Spreadsheet Link to Q3 spreadsheet

09-04-2008, 03:14 PM	#9
doubletwins AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 513	I needed front brakes and rotors. Dealership replaced with oem for $675 __________________ 07 Audi Q7 4.2 S Line 06 Lexus GX470

09-04-2008, 05:50 PM	#10
TdsQ7 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 124	Thats sounds about right! __________________ 07 Q7 3.6 Quarts Grey Metallic 07 A6 4.2 Quarts Grey

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