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  1. 07-18-2019 01:59 PM #1
    ryryhorton
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    Best bang for your buck slotted and drilled rotors and break pads... GO!!

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    I've had my 15 S5 for about a month now and am looking at replacing the rotors and break pads (that hopefully produce less dust)...

    I've found quite a few candidates but I wanted to use this knowledge base as a resource before I pull the trigger on anything.
    Current: Monsoon Grey 2015 Audi S5 PP; 034 Stage 2+ E40; 034 TCU; 190/57.5 PR; APR Ultracharger; Jokerz Ported Blower; IE HPFP; AWE Coldfront Excahnger and Reservoir;Tampa Test Pipes w/ JHM Baffled HFC Downpipes w/ AWE touring cat back; Bilstein PSS10 coils; EuroCode sways; Vorsteiner VFF-104; Stoptech slotted/drilled rotors; all the chassis bracing

    Past: 2017 Fully Built STI (700+ whp) but decided to get rid of the hot wheels car for something more classy/comfy
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  2. 07-18-2019 02:23 PM #2
    S5Black
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    I've got the ECS V4 drilled and slotted rotors with EBC red stuff pads as a kit from ECS, couldn't be happier with this setup. They had a sale on the kit when I got mine.
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  3. 07-18-2019 03:40 PM #3
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    I have always been a fan of the Hawk HPS brake pads. Used them for years. They are not dust free but they are lower dust than the OEM pads. This time I decided to try something different and I installed the Akebono pads on my A5. So far I am totally satisfied. The performance is fine for a street application and the dust is practically nonexistent. Akebono is now going to be my pad of choice.
    '03 A4 5-MT Motoza tuned Frankenturbo F21L With full supporting mods. Sold (and missed dearly).
    '13 A5 6-MT Needs more Fun Stuff: Neuspeed PM / 3.0 TDI Intercooler / H&R OE Sport Springs / Bilstein B8 Shocks / TyrolSport Brake Stiffeners / ECS Short Shifter / S5 Side Skirts / RS Grille
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  4. 07-18-2019 05:19 PM #4
    Twotonicnite
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    I have the Hawk HPS on currently and couldn't be happier with the performance, and low dust. I've yet to try Akebono but a lot of folks here have the same opinion as Old Guy. I have the JHM 2-piece slotted rotors, which are significantly lighter than stock, and supposedly run cooler due to the vane design. Not a fan of drilled rotors after a bad experience with cracking years ago.
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  5. 07-18-2019 06:38 PM #5
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    I got the Power Stop Z26 Street Warrior Brake Kit: https://www.powerstop.com/product/po...&mk=AUDI&mo=S5

    Has worked great for me so far.

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  6. 07-19-2019 02:48 AM #6
    Neil F
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    Myself and other are happy with akebono. I have had them for over 2 years right after I go my S5. Virtually no dust
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  7. 07-19-2019 06:08 AM #7
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    I use Akebono on front and back with Adam's rotors.
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  8. 07-19-2019 08:15 AM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by old guy View Post
    I have always been a fan of the Hawk HPS brake pads. Used them for years. They are not dust free but they are lower dust than the OEM pads. This time I decided to try something different and I installed the Akebono pads on my A5. So far I am totally satisfied. The performance is fine for a street application and the dust is practically nonexistent. Akebono is now going to be my pad of choice.

    I've had Hawk HPS pads on the Evo since about 2007 or 2008. I also had them on my STI for nearly the entire 10 years I owned the car. Always was super happy with them, but they can get pretty loud in certain conditions. Certainly not as loud as stock S5 pads though.
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  9. 07-19-2019 08:19 AM #9
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    Our most popular combo is Hawk HPS pads with Stoptech slotted rotors.
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  10. 07-19-2019 08:56 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mops@Nemesis View Post
    Our most popular combo is Hawk HPS pads with Stoptech slotted rotors.
    A great combo for sure! I'll continue to use Hawks on the A4 since that one is my "go kart" for when I want to get a little sporty behind the wheel ;-)

    My A5 is used more as a cruiser so the quietness and dust free performance from the Akebono's fits the bill better for the A5.
    '03 A4 5-MT Motoza tuned Frankenturbo F21L With full supporting mods. Sold (and missed dearly).
    '13 A5 6-MT Needs more Fun Stuff: Neuspeed PM / 3.0 TDI Intercooler / H&R OE Sport Springs / Bilstein B8 Shocks / TyrolSport Brake Stiffeners / ECS Short Shifter / S5 Side Skirts / RS Grille
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  12. 07-19-2019 09:41 AM #11
    A6sport
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mops@Nemesis View Post
    Our most popular combo is Hawk HPS pads with Stoptech slotted rotors.
    I concur...
    2022 Q8 S line Prestige Stock
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    Still own them all...
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  13. 07-19-2019 11:25 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mops@Nemesis View Post
    Our most popular combo is Hawk HPS pads with Stoptech slotted rotors.
    This is what I’ve got and have been pretty happy. Thinking of giving the ECS 2 piece a try with the Akabono ceramic pads. I like the idea of reducing 6lbs per front and 3lbs per rear.


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