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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Hey all,
Just wondering how you can tell (without taking the car apart) if your A4 B5 was built prior to 1/99, or after 2/99. I'm trying to order brake pads but the connectors on were different for both years and I don't know which to order. Checked the carfax but it only gives the year, nothing more...any help appreciated!

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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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Would it not say on the B pillar when the car was built or on the door?
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 09:10 PM
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If you were ordering them through the dealer, your VIN will determine which brakes you'd need. I maybe able to help if you give me the full VIN.
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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if you have 2 piece headlights its a pre facelift 99.

if you have 1 piece headlight, you have a facelift 99. People label it as B5 99.5


as well, your side amber markers are more rectangular than a square.
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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door sticker and/or VIN decoder.
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:44 PM
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VIN check will tell if it's 1998 or 1999 wouldn't it?
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