Aftermarket Brakes

[sideswiper]

I've been putting off replacing my brake pads and its about time I got it taken care of.

The dealership and a few other shops have told me that Audis need their rotors swapped out as well as the brake pads. The reason given to me today by the stealership was that the pads are so hard that they wear the rotors thin. For this reason, the rotors can't be machined/maintained the way most rotors are. The dealership quoted me 550 for the rears and 650 for the fronts.

I'm not spending $1200 to simply maintain my brakes. However, I would spend that kind of money if I thought I was getting improved stopping power etc.

First question: If I'm doing brakes and rotors, what aftermarket solution do you recommend? My car is chipped, and I drive her hard, but never the track, so I definitely don't need the BEST. Just a moderate improvement.
Second question: Does anyone know a reputable shop in Seattle that can do the install for me (or, for an added bonus, sell me the rotors/pads)?

I realize I've left calipers and other brake components out of this equation. If they're necessary, let me know. If there are solutions I'm not seeing, let me know.

[tp.wannabe.s3]

OEM discs
HAWK HPS pads should be good nuff

if you want better braking get better tires

[sideswiper]

OEM discs
HAWK HPS pads should be good nuff

if you want better braking get better tires

Thanks. Buy new discs or stick with the ones that are on there? 45k miles. And as far as tires I'm happy with my PS2s

[Fellow Gaucho]

OEM discs
HAWK HPS pads should be good nuff

if you want better braking get better tires

So you're saying bigger brakes don't mean better braking??

[tp.wannabe.s3]

Thanks. Buy new discs or stick with the ones that are on there? 45k miles. And as far as tires I'm happy with my PS2s

if u have a measuring caliper then you can measure the thickness of the disc. If its lower than min required then you need to change it. On the side of the disc shuold tell you "min width xx.xx"

[tp.wannabe.s3]

So you're saying bigger brakes don't mean better braking??

nope it does not. I would recommend you to try a A3 with BBK and a A3 with regular sized brakes. You wont tell the difference, maybe the initial bite thats about it.

Only reason to get bigger brakes is to keep it from overheating therefore causing brake fade.

With a stock brake system you can get a few hard brakes before they start to fade.

With BBK you can keep consistant braking and you will not see fade.

If you want shorter braking distances, get some sticky rubber.

[tp.wannabe.s3]

. Please respond

[Fellow Gaucho]

nope it does not. I would recommend you to try a A3 with BBK and a A3 with regular sized brakes. You wont tell the difference, maybe the initial bite thats about it.

Only reason to get bigger brakes is to keep it from overheating therefore causing brake fade.

With a stock brake system you can get a few hard brakes before they start to fade.

With BBK you can keep consistant braking and you will not see fade.

If you want shorter braking distances, get some sticky rubber.

Okay, but i was being sarcastic

[tp.wannabe.s3]

Okay, but i was being sarcastic

damnit

i typed all that for ntihng.

ok time to go home
ttyls

[sideswiper]

Hey. ^ Well at least I learned something. I had a feeling this was the case but it confirms my thinking.

[Fellow Gaucho]

damnit

i typed all that for ntihng.

ok time to go home
ttyls

Lol

Sorry to waste your time.

[Greddy87]

lighter rims = better braking, JustSaying#

[tp.wannabe.s3]

lighter everything = better braking