Brake Pad recommendations?

BADRS4 · 10-29-2011, 02:44 AM

Hey RS4 Team,

Which brake pads do you guys recommend? OEM? I just bought the OEM rotors..and I just want a good pad that you guys recommend. I've heard that the stock ones are the best...but i've heard others say they like others for less brake dust and cheaper price....THANKS!!!

ELEVENS · 10-29-2011, 04:11 AM

Stock are expensive and dust really bad but they work. Stoptechs are popular. I like Centric Posi Quiet because they're almost completely dustless. I have them at all four corners on both Audis. I suggest you take a look at the Zeckhausen Racing website. Dave Z. knows more about brakes than anybody I know plus he's honest and fair.

http://www.zeckhausen.com/Audi/RS4.htm

karsty · 10-29-2011, 07:21 AM

Porterfield R4-S. Had them on my STI. Low dust, great bite, and no sqeal. Decently aggressive pad that doesnt chew through your rotors either.

BADRS4 · 10-29-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ELEVENS

Stock are expensive and dust really bad but they work. Braketechs are popular. I like Centric Posi Quiet because they're almost completely dustless. I have them at all four corners on both Audis. I suggest you take a look at the Zeckhausen Racing website. Dave Z. knows more about brakes than anybody I know plus he's honest and fair.

http://www.zeckhausen.com/Audi/RS4.htm

Very Cool Elevens!! Thank you!!! I think I will go with those..becuz you're like the 5th person I've heard recommend!

ELEVENS · 10-29-2011, 09:33 AM

It all depends on how you intend to use them - street, track, wet weather, etc. And how much of a fuss-**** you are with the whole clean wheel thing.

swesna · 10-29-2011, 11:38 AM

are these the prices for both rotors on front or back?

F-$140

R-$53

63-104-1029

63-104-1018

Seems very very cheap. I have changed brake pads on my Corvette in the past. Is it hard to change the pads on the RS4?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ELEVENS

Stock are expensive and dust really bad but they work. Braketechs are popular. I like Centric Posi Quiet because they're almost completely dustless. I have them at all four corners on both Audis. I suggest you take a look at the Zeckhausen Racing website. Dave Z. knows more about brakes than anybody I know plus he's honest and fair.

http://www.zeckhausen.com/Audi/RS4.htm

swesna · 10-29-2011, 11:41 AM

How much did the rotors cost you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by BADRS4

Hey RS4 Team,

Which brake pads do you guys recommend? OEM? I just bought the OEM rotors..and I just want a good pad that you guys recommend. I've heard that the stock ones are the best...but i've heard others say they like others for less brake dust and cheaper price....THANKS!!!

BADRS4 · 10-29-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by swesna

How much did the rotors cost you?

I bought em from a guy on the forum...he had less than 1k on them..and he just sold his RS4....$325 for the front pair

ArthurPE · 10-29-2011, 04:19 PM

I've been running these
TRW, oem equivilent, non-metallic
good cold, easy on rotors, dusty though
price is right, change every 25-30K
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2009-Au...item3368959570

BADRS4 · 10-30-2011, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurPE

I've been running these
TRW, oem equivilent, non-metallic
good cold, easy on rotors, dusty though
price is right, change every 25-30K
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2009-Au...item3368959570

Thanks...I don't see the sensor in the pics..but i'm sure it's there since it's listed in the title..I'll try the other ones first since everyone says they like them...and it's less dust... which I will love...If those don't work out..I'll try these OEM equivalents

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ELEVENS AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: yoo ess of eh Posts: 3,975	Stock are expensive and dust really bad but they work. Stoptechs are popular. I like Centric Posi Quiet because they're almost completely dustless. I have them at all four corners on both Audis. I suggest you take a look at the Zeckhausen Racing website. Dave Z. knows more about brakes than anybody I know plus he's honest and fair. http://www.zeckhausen.com/Audi/RS4.htm __________________ ______________________________ 2007 RS4 Daytona Gray Pearl Effect Silver Nappa Leather / Carbon Fiber Trim *Audi SuperSport Plus Suspension, GIAC software* No sunroof, rear airbags, resonator, or carbon (cleaned THRICE) Only took 3 passes to run 12.5 @110mph completely smog legal on pump gas 2010 Q5 Deep Sea Blue Pearl Effect Cinnamon Brown Leather / Brushed Aluminum Trim *[]S-Line w/ 20's, B&O, & hitch* Last edited by ELEVENS; 07-12-2012 at 06:18 AM. Reason: Corrected Braketech to Stoptech.

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ELEVENS AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: yoo ess of eh Posts: 3,975	It all depends on how you intend to use them - street, track, wet weather, etc. And how much of a fuss-** you are with the whole clean wheel thing. __________________ ______________________________ 2007 RS4 Daytona Gray Pearl Effect Silver Nappa Leather / Carbon Fiber Trim Audi SuperSport Plus Suspension, GIAC software No sunroof, rear airbags, resonator, or carbon (cleaned THRICE) Only took 3 passes to run 12.5 @110mph completely smog legal on pump gas 2010 Q5 Deep Sea Blue Pearl Effect Cinnamon Brown Leather / Brushed Aluminum Trim []S-Line w/ 20's, B&O, & hitch**

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ArthurPE AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 816	I've been running these TRW, oem equivilent, non-metallic good cold, easy on rotors, dusty though price is right, change every 25-30K http://www.ebay.com/itm/2007-2009-Au...item3368959570 __________________

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10-29-2011, 07:21 AM	#3
karsty Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 25	Porterfield R4-S. Had them on my STI. Low dust, great bite, and no sqeal. Decently aggressive pad that doesnt chew through your rotors either.

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