need brakes all way round. want low dust. - Page 2

mishar · 05-02-2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MP4.2+6.0

Trust me, in a W12 they get lots of go-stop "testing," with lots of smiles along the way.
...
But, since my wear projection (to min. spec) is about 70K per rotor set...

My experience is just the opposite. No "testing" and they won't last a mile longer than pads, or about 25K. May be if I drive highway only. Or may be my "not testing" is somewhat different.

mishar · 05-02-2012, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeNSX

(just wanted the look)

In my opinion brakes are the last ones where I would go just for looks.

MikeNSX · 05-02-2012, 05:49 PM

Do the EBC reds come with sensors, or is that an extra part I need to buy?

FlyTyinFool · 05-02-2012, 05:51 PM

They come with sensors.

And I can attest to the low dust factor. It's truly remarkable after having factory pads on for a long time.

MP4.2+6.0 · 05-02-2012, 09:30 PM

plug directly into the stock Audi connectors.

On the front that is. The rears (including Audi OEM) don't have sensors; they rely on the parking brake motor positioning system to calculate wear.

Mister Bally · 05-03-2012, 03:04 AM

Before getting the $19.00 rotors from Tire Rack; Yes, they look good and are made by Continental-Teves (ATE branded rotors). I bought 'em along with the clearance pads (also ATE). When it came time to install them, they were 2 or 3 cm too small in diameter. I had to run out and buy the real McCoy's for a *slightly* higher price.

If anyone wants them, they are free to any regualr poster here. Pick them up in 48188 or I can drop them off on one of my regular Detroit -Chicagoland runs. Tire rack said no refunds on clearance items and I'd have to pay for return shipping.

I still did not lose as the low priced rear pads made it worth it. Veryy little dust (versus stock) and they stop just as well.

Brozee · 05-03-2012, 08:16 AM

I'd like to have em bally, and I am very close to detroit as well. Thanks man!

05SilverA8 · 05-03-2012, 09:45 AM

I can attest to the EBC RedStuff Pads. They are very low dust, stop very well and were a decent price. The connectors for the front plug right into the Audi connector. They do take about 300-500 miles to wear in properly and you do need to follow MFG instructions for break in. For typical A8 driving these work very well.

A8CT · 05-03-2012, 01:49 PM

I'm a huge fan of Akebonos and will be driving around with my brakes on so I can replace the OEM pads ASAP

They don't make a sound but the brake dust is a killer. If bedded correctly, the Akebono's are just as quiet.

Does anyone know the correct Akebono Euro part # for an early '05 (if that makes a difference)?

Mister Bally · 05-03-2012, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brozee

I'd like to have em bally, and I am very close to detroit as well. Thanks man!

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05-02-2012, 05:49 PM	#13
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FlyTyinFool AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 368	They come with sensors. And I can attest to the low dust factor. It's truly remarkable after having factory pads on for a long time. __________________ 2005 A8L 4.2 Silver on Black Leather / 5K range HID Headlamps / Fog Lamp Conversion to 3K range HIDs / Interior LED Conversion / Multiple VAG changes to suit (more coming, as nuggets are uncovered) / 19X8.5 Turbines with Conti DWS rubber / AMI Upgrade / Parktronic upgrade "The computer should work for you, not the other way around."

05-02-2012, 09:30 PM	#15
MP4.2+6.0 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 4,079	Yes, EBC reds have the sensors and ... plug directly into the stock Audi connectors. On the front that is. The rears (including Audi OEM) don't have sensors; they rely on the parking brake motor positioning system to calculate wear. __________________ 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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A8CT AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,131	I'm a huge fan of Akebonos and will be driving around with my brakes on so I can replace the OEM pads ASAP They don't make a sound but the brake dust is a killer. If bedded correctly, the Akebono's are just as quiet. Does anyone know the correct Akebono Euro part # for an early '05 (if that makes a difference)? __________________ 2005 Audi A8L 2000 A8, silver/blk, all options

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05-03-2012, 03:04 AM	#16
Mister Bally AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,718	Before getting the $19.00 rotors from Tire Rack; Yes, they look good and are made by Continental-Teves (ATE branded rotors). I bought 'em along with the clearance pads (also ATE). When it came time to install them, they were 2 or 3 cm too small in diameter. I had to run out and buy the real McCoy's for a slightly higher price. If anyone wants them, they are free to any regualr poster here. Pick them up in 48188 or I can drop them off on one of my regular Detroit -Chicagoland runs. Tire rack said no refunds on clearance items and I'd have to pay for return shipping. I still did not lose as the low priced rear pads made it worth it. Veryy little dust (versus stock) and they stop just as well.

05-03-2012, 09:45 AM	#18
05SilverA8 AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 176	I can attest to the EBC RedStuff Pads. They are very low dust, stop very well and were a decent price. The connectors for the front plug right into the Audi connector. They do take about 300-500 miles to wear in properly and you do need to follow MFG instructions for break in. For typical A8 driving these work very well.

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