Re: Quattro Brakes 96' A4

[Andrew Duane USG <duane@hunch.zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Clayton Walberg say:

> 96' A4 Quattro:
> 
> Need to replace front rotors and pads.  I was wondering if there are any
> specifics, or aftermarket ideas that are recommended.  I am not looking to
> apend giant bucks, but am curious.  Found parts for great price at
> Europarts, but have been told that they may have inferior parts.  I am not
> sure whether I was told that b/c dealer wanted me to purchase their
> overpriced equipment.  Help
> 
> Should I need new rotors at 60k

60K is not too unreasonable for new rotors. I'm at 170K, been
through 2 or 3 sets.

You can get good ATE rotors and Axxis/Repco pads from any number of
mailorder houses. Imparts has them, so does Blaufergnugen. I get them
at my local import parts place for about the same price.

Don't!!! get them at the dealer. That sould go without saying.


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