2019 RS3 Brake Pad Life

[dvan5693]

Hey all,

I know there’s been hoards of information posted on brake pad life/rotor issues. I was slightly nervous about mine going to shit within the first year. However I’ve had no issues and looks like I’ll be good for awhile.

I swapped my winter wheels on today and decided to take a few pictures of the brake pads. I’m stock ecu, with about 50/50 highway/city driving. I drive like an asshole as well. Car is at 18,600 miles. Rear brakes were just as good or better so didn’t take any pictures. Last one is the other side, angle was kinda though but you can at least see the pad.

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19’ RS3 Ara Crystal Blue
- RSE10’s
- Mid pipes
- Xpel and tint

[Broly103]

Swapped all 4 pads and rotors 2 weeks ago (22k miles, 2018)

Rear brakes were still pretty much new. Front had a little bit left (no brake light yet). Swapped because I felt shaking when I would brake.

Replaced with EBC Red Stuff pads and Neuspeed rotors, shaking is completely gone.

[o1turbo30v]

Also a 2019 here, 50/50 driving, at 10k miles, all 4 pads measured 8mm, good to go for a while. Cheers.

[PTeezy]

19’ RS3 Ara Crystal Blue
- RSE10’s
- Mid pipes
- Xpel and tint

Any photos of your car with the Rse10’s?


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[dvan5693]

If you have Instagram check some photos out there dvan_93

If not I can send a few or something


19’ RS3 Ara Crystal Blue
- RSE10’s
- Mid pipes
- Xpel and tint

[carlosvjr92]

Mine are still good and I'm at about 14k miles. I was worried at first because I saw a few posts of people having to replace brakes around or under 10k miles. I'm in a lot of stop and go traffic in Miami as well and have to hit the brakes hard every so often because nobody in S FL knows how to drive.

[Potatohead_RS3]

Mine are low enough I am surprised the light hasn't come on, I would say about 20% remaining. It must be close. I'm at 22.5k

[CW98]

Similar for me on my fronts - changed mine out around 22k and the pads had about 20% life left. Rotors looked great though and I can probably get at least 40k out of them. Rears still had about 70% pad left at 22k. I do about 70/30 city/highway driving.

[JOBJOB]

Hello, didn’t want to publish a new post for my question. Generally speaking would a car with 23,000 need the rotors changed? Just got the brake light warning.

[o1turbo30v]

Hello, didn’t want to publish a new post for my question. Generally speaking would a car with 23,000 need the rotors changed? Just got the brake light warning.

Should be good with just a pad change, just stay away from the pos oe brembo pads. B7 rs4 pads fit, sensor is wrong, can cut and split if you’re handy, way more options for the b7 and way cheaper.

[JOBJOB]

Thanks for the warning. I want something trouble free and was looking at buying oe again or ecb red stuff based on my research here. I’m ok paying a bit more than b7 brake if it’s easier. Is ecb red a good option in your opinion? I hope it comes with sensors I have to look into it.

[DrTJ]

Should be good with just a pad change, just stay away from the pos oe brembo pads. B7 rs4 pads fit, sensor is wrong, can cut and split if you’re handy, way more options for the b7 and way cheaper.

Are the brembo pads the P85152 or similar: https://www.brembostoreusa.com/produ...pad-set/P85152 ?
I need to replace rotors and pads. Planning to go with the Neuspeed rotors but am debating about pads. Was thinking either Yellow stuff or some for the B7 RS4 (and splicing the wires), until I saw these, but want to see if they are any good.

[o1turbo30v]

Are the brembo pads the P85152 or similar: https://www.brembostoreusa.com/produ...pad-set/P85152 ?
I need to replace rotors and pads. Planning to go with the Neuspeed rotors but am debating about pads. Was thinking either Yellow stuff or some for the B7 RS4 (and splicing the wires), until I saw these, but want to see if they are any good.

After the experience most of us had with the OE Brembo pads i would be very leery about buying another set of Brembo pads.

[0000 RS5]

^ this


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[DrTJ]

After the experience most of us had with the OE Brembo pads i would be very leery about buying another set of Brembo pads.

^ this

Thanks!

Thanks for the warning. I want something trouble free and was looking at buying oe again or ecb red stuff based on my research here. I’m ok paying a bit more than b7 brake if it’s easier. Is ecb red a good option in your opinion? I hope it comes with sensors I have to look into it.

For those that go with EBC, either yellow or red, it looks like the don't have wear sensors. Do these need the sensor bypass wire?

[0000 RS5]

Thanks!



For those that go with EBC, either yellow or red, it looks like the don't have wear sensors. Do these need the sensor bypass wire?

The Yellow Stuff pads have the wear sensor.


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[JOBJOB]

Are you sure red stuff has no sensor? As for yellow, is the dust really that bad? Thanks

[0000 RS5]

Are you sure red stuff has no sensor? As for yellow, is the dust really that bad? Thanks

I do not know about the Red Stuff. Only that I know the Yellow Stuff do, as that is what I am running on the street. The are considerably less dusty than Ferodo DS2500. But yes, they dust more than stock. So worth it though.


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[JOBJOB]

Ah ok thanks I assumed you meant yellow has sensor but not red. The properties chart for yellow appears to be better than red too. Still got time to think i guess cause my brake wear light is not always on.

[StannisthMannis]

Are the brembo pads the P85152 or similar: https://www.brembostoreusa.com/produ...pad-set/P85152 ?
I need to replace rotors and pads. Planning to go with the Neuspeed rotors but am debating about pads. Was thinking either Yellow stuff or some for the B7 RS4 (and splicing the wires), until I saw these, but want to see if they are any good.

Got an idea from another forum, you could cut the connectors off the old pads and splice their wires, that way it’s fully reversible.

[S3DUDE]

I changed my front pads at around 17000 miles, they still had a lot of beef on them. The main reason why I replaced the brakes is because my rotors were warped or had hot spots and I figure going with 2 piece rotors and more aggressive pads would help.. and it sure did.

[BeastMaster]

Possibly stupid question, but don't you have to machine rotors everytime pads are changed? The stock rotors being drilled, I've been told that it's risky to do that. Hence, shouldn't it be necessary to change the rotors with every pad swap?

[Potatohead_RS3]

Possibly stupid question, but don't you have to machine rotors everytime pads are changed? The stock rotors being drilled, I've been told that it's risky to do that. Hence, shouldn't it be necessary to change the rotors with every pad swap?

It is "better" yes but not 100% necessary if your rotors are in decent shape and aren't grooved. Most shops want to change the rotors every time but the front rotors aren't exactly cheap like the rear ones are.

[extrememike]

Hey all,

I know there’s been hoards of information posted on brake pad life/rotor issues. I was slightly nervous about mine going to shit within the first year. However I’ve had no issues and looks like I’ll be good for awhile.

I swapped my winter wheels on today and decided to take a few pictures of the brake pads. I’m stock ecu, with about 50/50 highway/city driving. I drive like an asshole as well. Car is at 18,600 miles. Rear brakes were just as good or better so didn’t take any pictures. Last one is the other side, angle was kinda though but you can at least see the pad.

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19’ RS3 Ara Crystal Blue
- RSE10’s
- Mid pipes
- Xpel and tint

My RS3 is still with under 9k mikes but I did replace my S3 OEM rotors and pads at 60k miles. That was a Stage 2 DD

Replaced with Zimmerman Rotors and Amebono pads. Not sure what are the reccommended aftermarket options for RS3 but based o this thread I will look for something else other than Brembos


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[myrder]

you can get 2000ish RS4 brake pads and they fit the front perfectly just gotta wire up the sensor. Super easy. Super cheap.

[sleepy_rs3]

It is "better" yes but not 100% necessary if your rotors are in decent shape and aren't grooved. Most shops want to change the rotors every time but the front rotors aren't exactly cheap like the rear ones are.

My original rotors are still in good shape after 31k miles, replaced OEM pads with OEM at 17k miles. Check out europa parts, as they're selling OEM pads for $120 and OEM rotors for $350 each side. I'm wondering if there is a catch, but if the quality is as good as what came with the car, probably good enough for some.

[sleepy_rs3]

After the experience most of us had with the OE Brembo pads i would be very leery about buying another set of Brembo pads.

Hey just wondering, what is the experience people are having with the OE pads?

[Turbolarson]

Hey just wondering, what is the experience people are having with the OE pads?

I’d wager the fact they can be noisy at low speed applications?

I had my local mechanic check my rotors and he said they were in spec and good for another set of pads. So I ordered the oe ones listed above for under $150 shipped. l’m at 22k miles with a heavy majority being done in city/local traffic.

The other “performance” shop was happy to instantly quote new oe rotors and pads for $2600. They just lost any potential future business with that approach.


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[DrMerl]

I'm using the discount OE pads. They have great bite for the street and make no noise. OE pads are dusty. Don't to push these pads without some sort of thermal improvements. I was ready to go full Essex after a few pucker runs. After adding 034 F/R floating rotors, 034 brake lines and Motul RBF600 it feels like I can retain great slower speed/lower temp bite and have better headroom for higher speed slow downs. I'd swap pads to what's recommended here if going for track.

[noswalz]

Dvan5693 and I did our front pads today with the OE pads from here: https://www.europaparts.com/brake-pa...v0698151m.html

They are icer pads oem replicas but fitment was good. The sensor plugs right in and no more brake light. Good bite so far, no noise or vibration they feel good and are at a good price. For street use it's a less expensive option. Audi "stealership" quoted 3k and said I needed rotors too... yeah right... Rotors were fine for both our cars at 20 and 30k miles. Overall pretty straight forward job took about 3 to 4 hours for both cars. Pic comparing the new pads to old pads. Old ones had about 3 to 4 mm left.

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[dvan5693]

Chiming in on people changing their rotors super early or claiming the OE pads are SO bad. OE pads are great. Sure they don't last forever and produce some dust...that's not a bad thing. Harsher pads will just eat up rotors. So everyone moving to pads that create no dust, have fun chewing through rotors. One of the the two has to give in a braking application, pads are far cheaper.

Anyone saying your rotors are warped, you most likely have deposits built up.

[Turbolarson]

Dvan5693 and I did our front pads today with the OE pads from here: https://www.europaparts.com/brake-pa...v0698151m.html

They are icer pads oem replicas but fitment was good. The sensor plugs right in and no more brake light. Good bite so far, no noise or vibration they feel good and are at a good price. For street use it's a less expensive option. Audi "stealership" quoted 3k and said I needed rotors too... yeah right... Rotors were fine for both our cars at 20 and 30k miles. Overall pretty straight forward job took about 3 to 4 hours for both cars. Pic comparing the new pads to old pads. Old ones had about 3 to 4 mm left.

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Edit: never mind, the single wear sensor threw me off. We have 2 pads per caliper, so I’m all set.

I ordered one set and they arrived today. Should I have ordered two sets? I got one box that appears to only have 4 pairs of pads, one with the wear sensor. Is this a full set for the entire front axel or for only one wheel?


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[o1turbo30v]

I ordered one set and they arrived today. Should have I ordered two sets? I got one box that appears to only have 4 pairs of pads, one with the wear sensor. Is this a full set for the entire front axel or for only one wheel?


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You have what you need, wear sensor is on the passenger side only, 4 pads per each side.

[noswalz]

You have what you need, wear sensor is on the passenger side only, 4 pads per each side.

Correct. 8 pads total, 4 per side and one with wear sensor. There are a few decent YouTube videos on how to do the front brakes. Get a rubber mallet hammer and some nail punches if you don't have. They are needed to remove the pins but also to wedge against a pad and tap with the hammer to loosen up the pads already in there. Takes a decent bit of wiggling and pliers to get them out. Once out, it helps to clean up the pistons and push to depress them to fully resting position so the new pads slide in easily. Get the top of the pads flush with the rotors edge and u should be good.

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