Shagster

Problem with buying the pads from the dealer is 2-3x the cost of ordering
them online! My cousins own a garage and will install them for free.


"one out of many daves" <NOSPAMvwdoc1@hotmail.comPLEASE> wrote in message
news:e8a7j.31659$Pv2.26937@newssvr23.news.prodigy. net...
> Sounds very odd that you have changed the rear pads 3 times and this is
> the first time you are changing the fronts.
> What brand of brake pads are you using on the rear?
>
> Or are you using the hand brake to aid the vehicle in stopping? 8^)
>
> If you liked what was on the front then you could always spend the money
> and use the pads from the dealer. Should last another 80,000+ miles
> again.
>
>
>
> Shagster wrote:
>> Thanks Dave. Basically, the ORIGINAL pads are what's on the car now
>> (fronts were're talking about)... and I have 85,500 miles on them! The
>> rear pads I've replaced 3 times already. The front just don't seam to
>> wear like the rear pads do. So low dust and descent life is what I'm
>> looking for.
>>
>> Does that help narrow your list?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Troy
>>
>>
>>
>> "one out of many daves" <NOSPAMvwdoc1@hotmail.comPLEASE> wrote in message
>> news:4xT6j.29579$lD6.28069@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>> what do you want or need specifically!
>>> Low dust or white dust.
>>> Performance stopping when they are hot.
>>> Long life.
>>> No noise.
>>>
>>> Textar, Mintex comes to mind.
>>> ATE maybe.
>>> Then PBR or Jurid. AFAIK Jurid does not seem to live long though unless
>>> you buy them from the dealer$.
>>> Not sure if all brands make pads for your car though.
>>>
>>> Stay away from most domestic or "cheap" stuff!
>>>
>>> JMHO
>>> dave
>>> (One out of many daves)
>>>
>>> Shagster wrote:
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> i'm looking for a brand recommendation on my Q4 Quattro for the Front
>>>> brakes. I need to have them replaced and want to order the parts
>>>> on-line.
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Troy
>>>>
>>

Shagster

Problem with buying the pads from the dealer is 2-3x the cost of ordering
them online! My cousins own a garage and will install them for free.


"one out of many daves" <NOSPAMvwdoc1@hotmail.comPLEASE> wrote in message
news:e8a7j.31659$Pv2.26937@newssvr23.news.prodigy. net...
> Sounds very odd that you have changed the rear pads 3 times and this is
> the first time you are changing the fronts.
> What brand of brake pads are you using on the rear?
>
> Or are you using the hand brake to aid the vehicle in stopping? 8^)
>
> If you liked what was on the front then you could always spend the money
> and use the pads from the dealer. Should last another 80,000+ miles
> again.
>
>
>
> Shagster wrote:
>> Thanks Dave. Basically, the ORIGINAL pads are what's on the car now
>> (fronts were're talking about)... and I have 85,500 miles on them! The
>> rear pads I've replaced 3 times already. The front just don't seam to
>> wear like the rear pads do. So low dust and descent life is what I'm
>> looking for.
>>
>> Does that help narrow your list?
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Troy
>>
>>
>>
>> "one out of many daves" <NOSPAMvwdoc1@hotmail.comPLEASE> wrote in message
>> news:4xT6j.29579$lD6.28069@newssvr27.news.prodigy. net...
>>> what do you want or need specifically!
>>> Low dust or white dust.
>>> Performance stopping when they are hot.
>>> Long life.
>>> No noise.
>>>
>>> Textar, Mintex comes to mind.
>>> ATE maybe.
>>> Then PBR or Jurid. AFAIK Jurid does not seem to live long though unless
>>> you buy them from the dealer$.
>>> Not sure if all brands make pads for your car though.
>>>
>>> Stay away from most domestic or "cheap" stuff!
>>>
>>> JMHO
>>> dave
>>> (One out of many daves)
>>>
>>> Shagster wrote:
>>>> Hello,
>>>>
>>>> i'm looking for a brand recommendation on my Q4 Quattro for the Front
>>>> brakes. I need to have them replaced and want to order the parts
>>>> on-line.
>>>>
>>>> Suggestions?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Troy
>>>>
>>