Warped Discs

Waynester2 · #1 24th July 2009, 08:20 AM

Hi guys a little while ago, I had some front brake issues, one caliper was binding causing overheating on one side, the other caliper was partially seized causing only one side of the pads to make contact.

Anyway A8parts sorted me out with a set of functional calipers and I had a new set of pads put on as well. However it seems the discs are warped possibly caused by the binding.

The Indi garage I use, have said that they will only put audi discs on, for 2 reasons, 1) because they always get the correct part whereas GSF et al can't always work out the correct ones 2) they say a better quality part.
They have said if I source my own parts they will fit them though.

So I'm looking to get new discs and I know thats new pads as well, what would you recommend? I'm not trying to do it on the cheap-cheap, but would like to keep it original if possible, and not break the bank!!

Thanks!

Wayne.

Waynester2 · #2 16th September 2009, 01:32 PM

Ok I'm going to get these replaced new disc's and pads, before I go for the stock Audi ones, (been quoted 328.65 inc fitting and vat using genuine parts) any advise as to what else I can fit, for similar money that will be any better or am I best off with the standard ones?

Wayne

Singh · #3 16th September 2009, 01:36 PM

Darren is fitting some grooved EBC discs and pads and I saw post earlier by Tony that hes managed to secure a 15% discount with them? Worth a try? I will be going EBC when mine are due.

Waynester2 · #4 16th September 2009, 02:06 PM

I saw that, I'm not good with brakes, so school boy questions
would a VAG mech be able to fit these discs ok? any mod's to the car to get them on?
should I still use Audi stock brake pads?

Thanks!

thebluewhale · #5 16th September 2009, 05:52 PM

It shouldn't be a problem as long as the discs are replacements and you are not changing the size of the discs.

EBC do some pretty good pads but the pads of choice seem to be Ferrodo DS2500. I've not heard any complaints about these.

Conan uses them with AP Calipers.

Waynester2 · #6 17th September 2009, 09:43 AM

Thanks for that, I have stock calipers so I guess they'll fit - 15% off ? is that from a to z in dewsbury? any idea how I get that, just mention the forum?

PsYcHe · #7 17th September 2009, 11:16 AM

A8OC members discount.

If you're buying a full kit, then you'll get your membership money back as part of the saving.

Waynester2 · #8 17th September 2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PsYcHe

A8OC members discount.

If you're buying a full kit, then you'll get your membership money back as part of the saving.

OK discount good, bit confused about how that works.I probably should be an A8OC member though !!

Anyway rang around a few places this is more complicated then I thought (as usual) without taking the wheel off does anyone know what disc size a normal '02 A8L has ? I have a choice of 323mm or 360mm or 345mm.
Is new thickness important?

any pointers to stop me going down the wrong road?

Thanks

Wayne

thebluewhale · #9 18th September 2009, 02:45 PM

I'm assuming you've already seen this thread

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=730

It may save time just removing the wheel and checking it.

Waynester2 · #10 24th September 2009, 09:03 AM

I had a quick look, still a lot of variables! got the sizes from the dealer they are:-
Front Disc's 323x30mm

Rears are 269x22mm