Brake Rotors/Pads

**eddthemenace** · 05-12-2020 02:37 AM

Anyone have any recommendations for front and rear rotors and pads on an 05 A6 3.2? I was looking at FCP Euro website and they one ones they have are Zimmerman rotors and TRW pads.

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Originally Posted by eddthemenace

Anyone have any recommendations for front and rear rotors and pads on an 05 A6 3.2? I was looking at FCP Euro website and they one ones they have are Zimmerman rotors and TRW pads.

*only rotors they have are*

**eddthemenace** · 05-12-2020 02:38 AM

pads are trw ceramic

**draganm50b20** · 05-12-2020 02:47 AM

I have Ate + ate ceramic pads without problems

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**jbain2** · 05-12-2020 08:24 AM

Used Zimmerman rotors in the past. They are good quality. Depending on what you want, pads would be a different choice. Ceramics are good for most folks. Leave no brake dust and are easily available. Different compound pads will provide a different feel but generally produce more dust.

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**G-Can** · 05-13-2020 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by eddthemenace

Anyone have any recommendations for front and rear rotors and pads on an 05 A6 3.2? I was looking at FCP Euro website and they one ones they have are Zimmerman rotors and TRW pads.

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*only rotors they have are*

I personally have bad experience with zimmerman rotors, and especially trw apds. That combo is plain awful.

IF you drive like a retired granny, youll be fine.

IF you drive any faster, these rotors: will warp because of shitty TRW pads which is the beiggest crap that exist.

They overheat in a matter of one proper braking, and

they dust incredibly lot. LIke my rims would be black in within a week.

right now, I have zimmerman again, but this time with Ekebono Euro pads...

2 things:
-these are very quiet and they DO NOT dust
-they are very lazy when cold, to the point I started doubting I have some leak. THey need to be hot to brake good.
Their initial bite is very weak in everyday drive. Its about personal preference.

**jbain2** · 05-13-2020 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by G-Can

I personally have bad experience with zimmerman rotors, and especially trw apds. That combo is plain awful.

IF you drive like a retired granny, youll be fine.

IF you drive any faster, these rotors: will warp because of shitty TRW pads which is the beiggest crap that exist.

They overheat in a matter of one proper braking, and

they dust incredibly lot. LIke my rims would be black in within a week.

right now, I have zimmerman again, but this time with Ekebono Euro pads...

2 things:
-these are very quiet and they DO NOT dust
-they are very lazy when cold, to the point I started doubting I have some leak. THey need to be hot to brake good.
Their initial bite is very weak in everyday drive. Its about personal preference.

The Akebono Euro pads are a ceramic and shouldn’t dust anyway. I would agree that you should skip the TRW pads.

This setup of Zimmerman rotors and Akebono Euro ceramics is probably a good daily setup. I have also had good luck with stop tech pads.

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**eddthemenace** · 05-14-2020 01:55 AM

I don’t really drive her too hard. She’s my daily.

I saw these on carparts. Power Stop any good? Haven’t really heard of them.
https://www.carparts.com/details/Aud...E&gclsrc=aw.ds

Only other option other than Zimmerman rotors would probably be Pagid or Brembo rotors. I’m just looking for the quietest set up. Hate squeaky brakes. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks.

**Klaus Von R.** · 05-15-2020 02:09 PM

I have Zimmerman rotors and Padgid semi metallic . They are great.

**jbain2** · 05-15-2020 02:26 PM

OP, you can get Zimmerman rotors and the Akebono euro ceramics from FCP. That is a solid daily driver

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**11A6** · 05-15-2020 03:50 PM

I just did my fronts after sensor came on - coated Zimmermann rotors and Akebono pads. not as much initial grab as OEM especially when cold or wet but comes on fine. Not sure if overall distance ends up different or not. Hoping to cut down on dust on fronts. So far (limited driving with WAH due to Covid) so good.

**AUDIJUNKI** · 06-20-2020 11:14 AM

hey all,

I also am in the market to get some new brake pads and rotors, what can you guys suggest would be the closest to the OEM with out breaking the bank, I am willing to pay the higher cost if the material is worth it. Called my Audi dealer here in Canada, for my fronts they want over 700 for brakes and rotors and my rears over 500 and we all know dealers are unrealistic when it comes to pricing. I have no problem doing the install my self I have the gear, just do not want to be throwing away that kind of money when I can spend a fraction of that price.

let me know your thoughts.

**draganm50b20** · 06-20-2020 11:16 AM

Ate best for me

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**C6Avant** · 06-22-2020 06:10 AM

You really cant go wrong with the kit from FCP. They're hands down the best place to get parts for European cars.

**AUDIJUNKI** · 06-26-2020 07:04 PM

I would love to get it off FCP but because I’m in Canada parts and shipping come out to more money than what I can get it for here.

I’ve seen some hate to the TRW pads, wondering what’s the deal as that is OEM for this car?

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**G-Can** · 06-27-2020 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by AUDIJUNKI

I would love to get it off FCP but because I’m in Canada parts and shipping come out to more money than what I can get it for here.

I’ve seen some hate to the TRW pads, wondering what’s the deal as that is OEM for this car?

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As a person that went through few sets of TRW pads.

They dust like insane. They overheat super fast.
I have at least 3 times more reserve in these Akebono pads before they overheat.

For reference, Akebono Euro pads that I have now, car wasn't washed for 10 days at least.
U decide

**AUDIJUNKI** · 06-29-2020 02:57 AM

Interesting what rotors are you using with it? As well where did you purchase and for how much?

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**G-Can** · 06-29-2020 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by AUDIJUNKI

Interesting what rotors are you using with it? As well where did you purchase and for how much?

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zimmerman rotors, $90 a piece, mechanic got them but they r common everywhere.

pads I got from US, not sure which site anymore. they were around 150 i think a set. (im talking in CAD dollars)

difference in brake dust is just not for comaprison. I mean, these DONT make brake dust lol

**AUDIJUNKI** · 06-30-2020 05:37 PM

I appreciate your info on this. So far on the pad fronts are found at 250 and backs at 140 Canadian trying to find a cheaper place 390 on pads alone is a-little insane, rotors on top of that costing another 300 to 400 easily at this point could have a mechanic do the install vs my self.

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**estomax** · 07-01-2020 08:54 AM

if this is a street car, then rockauto! you should be in the 200-250 range for rotors and pads front and rear.

**a1dan_87** · 07-01-2020 10:31 AM

I'm loving how much cheaper brake components have gotten over the last 10-15 years.

May do brakes before I tune, as I do a lot of mountain pass driving, and my stock brakes aren't the happiest about it.. we'll see

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**AUDIJUNKI** · 07-11-2020 03:13 PM

Thanks estomax so far I see that germanoem.ca is the cheapest for my OEM set up of Zimmerman rotors and TRW pads for 383 plus shipping but still looking for the akebono pads cheaper

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**G-Can** · 07-11-2020 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by AUDIJUNKI

Thanks estomax so far I see that germanoem.ca is the cheapest for my OEM set up of Zimmerman rotors and TRW pads for 383 plus shipping but still looking for the akebono pads cheaper

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I would recommend germanparts.ca allways before Germanoem.

They actually have bunch of drop off locations so u don't pay for shipping.

And for a change, they pick up their phones and are very approachable and helpfull

But for Akebono, rockauto ROCKS :)

JUST CHECKED I paid, 180cad shipped to my house. Front and rear.

**sswari** · 07-12-2020 01:44 PM

Brimbo rotors no slots or drilling and Akebono Euro pads Love them.

**AUDIJUNKI** · 07-23-2020 10:06 AM

Originally Posted by sswari

Brimbo rotors no slots or drilling and Akebono Euro pads Love them.

Sswari,

Why the drilled rotors do you actually see or feel a difference in terms of performance? I was thinking Zimmerman rotors with akebono pads?

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**AUDIJUNKI** · 07-23-2020 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by G-Can

I would recommend germanparts.ca allways before Germanoem.

They actually have bunch of drop off locations so u don't pay for shipping.

And for a change, they pick up their phones and are very approachable and helpfull

But for Akebono, rockauto ROCKS :)

JUST CHECKED I paid, 180cad shipped to my house. Front and rear.

Thanks for that key note on rock auto would have never guessed I could get akebono pads for the cost.

What do you suggest on rotors? I’m thinking Zimmerman?

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**sswari** · 07-23-2020 10:41 AM

Originally Posted by sswari

Brimbo rotors no slots or drilling and Akebono Euro pads Love them.

Originally Posted by AUDIJUNKI

Sswari,

Why the drilled rotors do you actually see or feel a difference in terms of performance? I was thinking Zimmerman rotors with akebono pads?

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Bear in mind, this was just the front, I have yet to do anything with the rear, as I am a bit concerned about some of the posts I have read about that job needing special tools on the 06 A6 model
I did not get slotted or drilled. From what I read, and that was quite a bit, slotted and drilled did little if anything for breaking and or cooling. This is a very heated topic, but when you look closer, it does seem that many of the true race cars are still running solid disks, it just did not make sense to spend the extra money. Another thought was, if solid is good enough from the factory, it should be good enough after the fact.

This setup seems to be very much like what was on there, I kind of doubt it was factory, but very well could have been Audi parts. I have a couple of contracts that are closing soon, and will probable do the rear wheels in the next few weeks with this setup.

The biggest draw of course is the lack of dust. The Akebono pads are great. They seem to be stopping the car when I need them too. I don't always drive spirited, but when I do they do their job.

**sailakfan** · 07-24-2020 10:02 AM