brake pads for 2001 Audi A4 2.8L V6 Quattro

Auto in question: 2001 Audi A4 2.8L V6 quattro

I have been looking around on the Audi forum and google, and I can't find a consensus on the best brake pad to use for normal, everyday driving. I don't like the OEM pad, they have way too much brake dust.

I have heard EBC Greenstuff, Hawk, or Axxis brake pads are probably excellent alternatives, but each seems to have their faults (from Audi forum).

My driving pattern is about 60% highway, 40% town, I am just looking for a pad that is rotor friendly and as brake dust-free as possible.

Any thoughts?

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Curtis Newton
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"Curtis Newton" wrote

Curtis,

If you haven't already, check out this comparison grid that Mike @ PureMS put together:

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He recommends the Carbotech Bobcat pads frequently on AudiWorld.

Personally, I replaced my front and back OEM pads (dust queens they were) with EBC Green last year and have been happy. Street braking performance is comparable to OEM. Brake-dust is much lower, although still present to a degree. No squeal. I've heard from many other car owners (mostly Japanese cars) complaining that EBC Greens tend to warp their rotors. I haven't experienced it myself. Who knows - maybe some other rotors don't fare well with these pads, but I still have my OEM rotors and everything is fine.

Cheers,

Pete '01 A4 1.8Tq

Reply to
Pete

For normal everyday driving with low dust: Mintex Red. They work for me on my 98 A4 2.8 quattro.

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Ian S

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