Brake and rotors replacement

[boropawel22]

Hey guys, I need help with suggestions on replacing my brakes and rotors. Audi dealer quoted me mad money for OEM parts but I rather buy the parts myself and take it to the mechanic. Can you suggest a kit or brand, something mid price range, no more than $500 for front and rear. Thanks guys

[ValidatedS4]

Akebono pads and Zimmerman or Meyle rotors. I ordered from rockauto. Very happy.

Low brake dust and I like the “less bite” compared to the oem metallic pads. Makes it easier in stop and go traffic and parking ect..

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[EvohuntinS3]

I actually used ECS slotted rotors and EBC red pads. Very pleased, performing very well.


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[hilmar2k]

Akebono pads and Zimmerman

Agredd with this recommendation.

[steampunkjunker]

What are your goals for braking? Low cost, low dust, low noise, cold braking, high performance?

For $550 you’d have to go with very affordable rotors which is fine and then put the rest of your budget on the appropriate pads for your application. Also don’t forget a good bleed.

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[kdn0789]

What's your miles at that you need new rotors and brake pads?

[doughboy17]

Zimmerman rotors with OEM supplier pads via Europa parts. Right around your $550 price point for parts. Use CRC Brake Quiet on the back of the pads and bed them properly.

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[boropawel22]

I got 55k and I drive very aggressive.

I’m looking for performance over everything else.

[lopott]

I did slotted ECS rotors and Hawk pads. been great even in the salt infested midwest.

[AudiS4SD]

Slotted ECS rotors w/Stoptech (Link)

Got them installed last week. Though there was initial heavy squeaking, everything has been great once I bedded the brakes.

[grrrrrrr]

+1 me to this.

Brake pads warning light came on around 32k miles. Dealer quoted me around $1k if I remember for brake service.
Both from ECS
Front Euro Ceramic Brake Pad Set Akebono = $106.95
Zimmermann Front Brake Rotors - Pair (345x30)
Featuring the 'Coat Z: Anti-corrosion' = $177.90
Labor Cost from Indie shop = $158.00 Front brakes only.
Total = $442.85
Definitely felt the difference with the less bite when you step on the brakes compared to OEM pads but you get less brake dust and it's quiet. I am going for the same setup for the rears when the time comes to replace it.

[BucDan]

What do you guys think about the product brakeperformance(dot)com puts out?

http://brakeperformance.com/brake-ro...nc-coating.php

I'll be needing an all new set by the end of the year.

[The Machine]

What do you guys think about the product brakeperformance(dot)com puts out?

http://brakeperformance.com/brake-ro...nc-coating.php

I'll be needing an all new set by the end of the year.

I literally just put new pads and rotors from brakeperformance on my wife's car Saturday. Granted it's not an S4, but I have no complaints about the quality of their parts and stopping is nice and quiet.