View Full Version : Front brakes service on s6
Ccraig
08-06-2014, 02:44 PM
Has anyone had to do the front brakes yet and what mileage?
im at 22-23k and haven't had to do anything yet. last time I took the wheel off and inspected, I still had a few mm's before it reaches the sensor.
Ccraig
08-07-2014, 01:17 PM
I'm hoping I can get to 30k before needs it. The fronts cost 1150. Audi dealer
Ccraig
08-07-2014, 01:18 PM
At 20 k now
Ryan_qttro
08-07-2014, 02:22 PM
I think I quoted an S6 a few weeks back, he was around 35k. I was doing his 35k service
I'm hoping I can get to 30k before needs it. The fronts cost 1150. Audi dealer
that seems very cheap, unless that's for parts only. list for parts are:
rotors- $279 each
pads- $265
wear sensor- $74
full pop retail on the parts are almost $900, a dealer swapping brakes for $250 labor seems a little low, on my S4 they wanted double than what the parts cost. I ended up buying the parts and diy.
Ccraig
08-07-2014, 04:38 PM
Crap, maybe quoted me wrong, yiurs for just the front ?
Need4Speed
08-07-2014, 04:46 PM
~ 30-35K Miles is what what I have heard
but it also matters on how hard you brake which in turn is from how fast you drive.
sciblades
08-07-2014, 05:56 PM
i did mine at 33k it cost me 1500ish with tax
mwar99
08-07-2014, 06:03 PM
that seems very cheap, unless that's for parts only. list for parts are:
rotors- $279 each
pads- $265
wear sensor- $74
full pop retail on the parts are almost $900, a dealer swapping brakes for $250 labor seems a little low, on my S4 they wanted double than what the parts cost. I ended up buying the parts and diy.
Shouldn't it only be a couple of hours of time for an experienced tech to change out front rotors and pads? Double seems like a rip off and I can understand why you would DIY.
DeerHunter
08-07-2014, 06:17 PM
~ 30-35K Miles is what what I have heard
but it also matters on how hard you brake which in turn is from how fast you drive.
Or whether you take it to the track.
dannybear
08-08-2014, 02:52 AM
My brakes started squeeling at 16000km and I have raised the issue to be told at 23k I need new pads and rotors. What? . Do I need new rotors every service? What pads should I get? Hate the dust of the OEM.
jrsAudiA6
08-08-2014, 11:43 AM
I would think the rotors should last well beyond 35K miles. My experience is as follows. I have the Stasis 370mm front brake kit on my A6, actually made by Alcon. The wear for these 32mm wide rotors is 1mm. I have tracked my car about a dozen times to date. I just recently replaced my Alcon rotors at about 43.5K miles. The brakes were put on the car when the mileage was about 14.5K, so a total of about 29K miles when replaced. The only reason I replaced the rotors was because of a crack that had developed from one of the crescent shaped grooves to the outer edge and I did not want to track the car with this crack. They were fine for street use. They had only worn about 0.5 mm, so well within wear tolerance. Now based on this I would think the S6 rotors should last every bit as long as my Alcon rotors. As far as pads are concerned brake usage definitely plays a part in how many miles you will get off a set of pads. I believe the recommended minimum pad thickness is 2mm or when the wear indicator provides a warning. I do not have pad wear indicators for my front brakes so I visually check them pretty often and of course every time I change them out to put on my track pads.
turbonator S6
08-08-2014, 02:17 PM
A rule of thumb is that rotors typically last 2 sets of pads so I don't think they need to be changed the first time around. Of course, they should be measured to make sure they're still within spec. Just another way for the stealerships to make more money.
On another note, it's also possible to avoid having to get new brake wear sensors as long as you replace the pads before the warning light gets triggered. Just another unnecessary item catering to those hands-off people who never so much as look at their tires/brake pads.
Ryan_qttro
08-08-2014, 05:04 PM
Yea that's what we do at the stealership, we quote rotors when not needed. Thay have a wear limit and they reach em with the first set of pads. Replace just your pads and see how fast the lip on the rotor cuts your wear sensor.
Crack me up
Shouldn't it only be a couple of hours of time for an experienced tech to change out front rotors and pads? Double seems like a rip off and I can understand why you would DIY.
I bought the parts with a 15% off coupon from the dealer for like $300-40? (cant remember exactly), while the car was in for service (audi care) they told me the front brakes and rotors are toast, they wanted $685 parts and labor included. I declined and told them ill do it when the indicator light comes on. 3-4k miles later the brake light comes on, when I changed it they still had 4-5mm left on them, probably could have went another 2-3k miles.
A rule of thumb is that rotors typically last 2 sets of pads so I don't think they need to be changed the first time around. Of course, they should be measured to make sure they're still within spec. Just another way for the stealerships to make more money.
On another note, it's also possible to avoid having to get new brake wear sensors as long as you replace the pads before the warning light gets triggered. Just another unnecessary item catering to those hands-off people who never so much as look at their tires/brake pads.
you can reuse the sensor if it didn't ground yet, however, ive accidently broken them before while taking it out. they're made plastic and the amount of times it gets hot and cold makes them brittle. ive been successful at reusing sensors and sometimes they crack/snap.
Ryan_qttro
08-08-2014, 05:16 PM
Yea it's tough to swap sensor, but no need to because new pads already come with sensor
dannybear
08-09-2014, 05:28 PM
Does anyone know the minimum thickness of the front S6 C7 rotors. I am told they shouldn't be machined but I would assume this would be fine provided they are above minimum thickness.
Ryan_qttro
08-09-2014, 07:22 PM
Machining them will just take off more material and put you at the wear limit or closer to it.
Best bet would be new rotors.
Packy
08-10-2014, 01:35 AM
i did mine at 33k it cost me 1500ish with tax
$1500 for parts alone? What pads and rotors?
sciblades
08-10-2014, 07:31 AM
$1500 for parts alone? What pads and rotors?
For the whole job including tax and labor
dannybear
08-10-2014, 03:56 PM
I only have 20,000kms and they squeal like a garbage truck. They say they are glazed and you can see some scouring so I assume a light machine might prolong their life if I stay above Min thickness. Don't want to be buying rotors every 20k. Really don't want OEM pads again. Brake well but that dust is ridiculous.