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18th March 2023, 01:19 PM
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That first link is incorrect. GDB1523, not 1532.
It looks like the TRW fronts are no longer available in the UK, along with everything else. I only found a couple of listings on ebay from sellers which are not to be trusted (Bonum ltd and OE_quality_parts - both scammers) so it looks like Autodoc is probably the best source: https://www.autodoc.co.uk/trw/2192146 
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18th March 2023, 01:34 PM
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I've just done the rear calipers/discs and pads. I ordered everything from Autodoc - Maxgear calipers, TRW discs and Brembo pads. The only issue was that fact that it takes a week to get the stuff - 2 weeks for the calipers as Autodoc apologised for "delays in processing".
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18th March 2023, 04:01 PM
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Doh! Nice spot MJ - Thanks.
Thank you as well David. I wish I’d heard of Autodoc before. They’re quite a bit cheaper than EBay but I’ve already bought the discs…..never mind. I just downloaded the App for further discounts. So I bought Febi discs from EBay. Are they any better or worse than TRW? Which pads should I get from Autodoc; TRW, Febi or Brembo?
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18th March 2023, 04:10 PM
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Ok, maybe it’s not as straight forward as I thought
 When I select Brembo pads there are multiple types to chose from even though I supplied my car reg. I think the fronts are P85053. I’m sure I bought these for my very first s8 and the code/picture looks familiar. The rears I have no idea 
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18th March 2023, 04:33 PM
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If you've not bought your pads and disks yesy investigate Black Diamond Disks and their Predetor pads. I have a set of these for the FL. I've not put them to a test on the track yet but I've heard good reports on them.
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Conan (the Librarian) Watch it if you dare Currently, 2000 S8, Merlin Purple, Leather Pack 1, Winter Pack 1, SPAX adjustable suspension, AP Racing 6 pot front caliper, 385mm fully floating disks, EBC Yellow Stuff Pads, Black Diamond grooved rear disks and predetor pads, D2 Doctors Brake Block. 1997 4.2 A8SQ - the Projekt. 12 years and ongoing! 1997 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. Restoration sat waiting; saved from the Scrapyard 2003 C5 Allroad 4.2Q - Cobolt Blue. Towing car. Laid up awaiting manual conversion. 2005 C5 Allroad 2.5TDi FE - Grey - Workhorse. 2015 Q3QS SLine - Daytona Grey. Lots of extras! Long Haired Admirals cutter. Previously 2003 C5 A6 1.9TDI FWD - Loaner from D2 Doctor Lifex 1997 S8 - Ming Blue. Loaned out and written off. I loved that car. My first engine swap after cambelt failure. 1996 4.2 A8SQ - Ming Blue. 178k on a cambelt! Trader's 8. Delivered to A8Parts at Lifex. 2003 2.8 A8SQ - powder blueish. Fill in for a while. Sold on. 1998 1.8T A4 Avant FWD. Ming Blue (there's a theme here), PEX for the 97 S8. And a list of non VAG going back 40 years before I saw the light. 
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18th March 2023, 05:16 PM
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Brembo pads don't actually fit the Brembo calipers in my experience - thats why I use TRW. They're the only ones I've found that actually fit without filing down.
Febi discs are fine. Can't get TRW discs here. I have Black Diamond Predator pads in the S8. They survived a day at Spa without complaint, although are pretty aggressive on the discs.
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18th March 2023, 06:10 PM
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I think I will play it safe and get the TRW ones. The predators sound good but a bit much for what I need.
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19th March 2023, 08:17 AM
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19th March 2023, 09:44 AM
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When you word it like that Mike, it certainly makes more sense
 Maybe if I don’t get on with the TRW’s I’ll slap a set of those on
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19th March 2023, 10:11 AM
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Well, I would invest in tyres first, does not matter how good your brakes are if tyres don't grip.
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