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  1. 10-12-2019 05:43 AM #1
    TUBBWASHERE
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    Question What brake pads should i use for my Audi A4 b7?

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  2. 10-12-2019 06:14 AM #2
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  3. 10-12-2019 06:54 AM #3
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    Go with a nice ceramic pad. I used to be an OEM brakes or nothing type of guy but the brake dust from OEM pads is just a constant struggle 😀
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  4. 10-12-2019 08:11 AM #4
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  5. 10-12-2019 08:24 AM #5
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    Zimmerman, Textar, Pagid and Akebono pads are all available at any Napa counter. Many other options available online shipped to your door.

    Depends on your usage and driving, this is a very generic question with a generic answer.
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  6. 10-12-2019 10:45 AM #6
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    Zimmerman and akebonos on 3 b7s and I have zero complaints

    And buy online , you’ll save easily 30% over buying locally
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  7. 10-12-2019 12:12 PM #7
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    Zimmerman rotors and Akebono pads for a daily driver.

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  8. 10-12-2019 08:21 PM #8
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    Akebono pads for sure


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  9. 10-12-2019 10:35 PM #9
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    I have ran akebono ceramic and now EBC Red stuff. Both are really similar. EBC rotors are great
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  10. 10-13-2019 04:39 AM #10
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    I am using brembo pads with the q5 calipers and have been having good results with them. Bite and stopping power is good, dust is below average. They make good pads for stock calipers too
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  12. 10-14-2019 05:49 PM #11
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    On my daily driver I went with Raybestos, the e coated rotors and corresponding pads. Element 3.
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  13. 10-15-2019 09:59 AM #12
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  14. 10-15-2019 11:31 AM #13
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    I also like my Akebonos. But make sure you get quality rotors for them, mine have started to squeal due to my garbage "BrakeBest Select" rotors being garbage. Never had any issues on my b6 (with the same akebono pads) with quality Centric rotors.
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  15. 10-16-2019 06:04 PM #14
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    I like the Powerstop ceramics, when I went with my S4 BBK I used their rotors and ceramic pads and I love my brakes now.
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  16. 10-30-2019 02:45 PM #15
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    I am a Napa manager and I have seen the differences in some of the pads out there. I personally chose to put the zimmermann rotors and akebono pads all the way around on mine. They stop strong no noise and looks like low dust. Napa's might not stock at some locations but can order them in pretty quickly.
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  17. 10-30-2019 09:31 PM #16
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    EBC reds. You'll never have to clean brake dust off your wheels.
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