Brake Replacement Time

["Mike Thomas" <mike.thomas@ciesin.org>]

                       Subject:                               Time:7:41
  OFFICE MEMO          Brake Replacement Time                
Date:10/2/96
A question for fellow q-listers:

Well, I guess it had to happen.  After three years of full warranty
coverage, the Audi Gods are demanding their first sacrifice.  After
getting the 90Q out of summer storage several weeks ago, I noticed a
less-than-subtle pulsation in the brakes.  The local Audi service
manager indicates that the front rotors and pads have rusted
sufficiently to pit the metal and reduce braking effectiveness (the
rears seem to be okay).  Cost of replacement is approximately $700 (OE
rotors are about $450; pads $150; balance is labor).  I guess this is
retribution for using the car primarily as my winter driver the past
three years.  I recently sold my 1984 4000s (240K miles), so the 90Q is
now full duty.  My question is whether to pay for the manufacturer's
brakes and pads or go aftermarket (e.g., Brembo, Pagid, etc.).  I
checked the archives for later-model 90Q brake experience and
recommendations but didn't find much on the subject.  Any help and
advice, including recommended sources, would be greatly appreciated. 
(I'm on the digest list, but not the regular q-list.)

Mike Thomas
mike.thomas@ciesin.org
1993 90CSQuattro Sport
1984 4000s (sold in August)
1992 Mitsubishi Expo Sport AWD