[domino]

It's a pretty straight forward install

Have one side done so far

Just remove disc and caliper, and bolt new disc and caliper bracket back on - the kit is supplied with all bolts and the rub ring to fit on back of rotor

You don't have to remove the brake shields, they just clear the back of the disc, but it's only by a couple mm and you could get rocks lodged between disc and backing plate

But I have chosen to remove the backing plates on all 4 corners to get better cooling - I don't drive on gravel or snow

Edited by domino, 08 July 2016 - 02:22 AM.

[Arcam]

Did you replace the brake pads?

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[domino]

Not on back. I replaced my front pads with new oem pads. Vandit supplied me brembo branded pads at 1/4 price of oem - the wear indicator plug was different so I just cut and soldered on a spare plug my installer had

Edited by domino, 08 July 2016 - 06:23 AM.

[Arcam]

Not on back. I replaced my front pads with new oem pads. Vandit supplied me brembo branded pads at 1/4 price of oem - the wear indicator plug was different so I just cut and soldered on a spare plug my installer had

I would have done with new discs particularly as they are pretty cheap.

Guess they just faced up your old ones then.

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[Tiago]

It's a pretty straight forward install
Have one side done so far
Just remove disc and caliper, and bolt new disc and caliper bracket back on - the kit is supplied with all bolts and the rub ring to fit on back of rotor
You don't have to remove the brake shields, they just clear the back of the disc, but it's only by a couple mm and you could get rocks lodged between disc and backing plate
But I have chosen to remove the backing plates on all 4 corners to get better cooling - I don't drive on gravel or snow

The waiting time is a pain but once you seen it mounted, you forget it all.

Edited by Tiago, 08 July 2016 - 08:32 AM.

[peazz]

Don't suppose you have a link to the kit do you Domino?

[Rev 555]

Don't suppose you have a link to the kit do you Domino?

 

Kit is from Vandit-Performance, contact Bernd directly via messenger or email.

Edited by Rev 555, 08 July 2016 - 11:27 PM.

[domino]

I would have done with new discs particularly as they are pretty cheap.

Guess they just faced up your old ones then.

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I've only done 8k kms on the oem front rotors, so we just machined them lightly - there was no noticeable grooving or lip to the touch. My oem pads were crumbling and brittle

I wasn't prepared to spend 2k on new fronts not knowing if this was indeed a fix. The pads were cheap enough to give a shot and get the car useable again. If I get same brake issues again I'll either just sell off the car and move on or get an oem ceramic rotor + pad kit from vandit

I change my daily drivers every 2 years so will depend on timing when/if it happens as to which way ill go

Edited by domino, 09 July 2016 - 01:04 AM.

[Arcam]

Sorry domino I was referring to the rear pads not front. It is good practice to fit new pads with new discs.

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[domino]

There's hardly any pad wear on rear at this mileage

[twrs3]

If anyone is interested I have a RS7 rear kit for sale, it was purchased from Vandit I have used it for about 10 miles if that. it also has a set of brand new genuine pads. 

[Arcam]

If anyone is interested I have a RS7 rear kit for sale, it was purchased from Vandit I have used it for about 10 miles if that. it also has a set of brand new genuine pads.

Did you not like it?

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[twrs3]

Did you not like it?

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Yes, But unfortunately my car is constantly going into the dealers and they are being very fussy about "modifications" so I would rather leave it standard for the moment. 

[T-800]

Can't beat the standard setup
And having a warranty of course.

Especially for something that only adds visual looks.

[Tiago]

I really want to see an oficial statement from Audi avoiding warranty from a non-related rear brake issue due to RS7 rear discs. By adding RS7 rear discs you are actually solving the rust issue from stock setup with Audi OEM parts.

Same as avoiding engine warranty because you have different tires brand from factory.

Edited by Tiago, 09 July 2016 - 01:27 PM.

[domino]

Can't beat the standard setup
And having a warranty of course.

Especially for something that only adds visual looks.

Nah you definitely can....with Michelin super sports and rs7 rear rotors

Edited by domino, 09 July 2016 - 02:02 PM.

[twrs3]

I know folks that was my understanding on the whole warranty issue, however my dealer uses any modifications as a reason to void fixing the care under warranty even down to gloss black badges.....

[T-800]

Nah you definitely can....with Michelin super sports and rs7 rear rotors

Agee about the Tyres......

Rear discs ain't worth the bother not on a road car.

[Tiago]

I know folks that was my understanding on the whole warranty issue, however my dealer uses any modifications as a reason to void fixing the care under warranty even down to gloss black badges.....

Your dealer policy is wrong and don't deserve your money. Find another dealer

[domino]

Agee about the Tyres......

Rear discs ain't worth the bother not on a road car.

Nah they definitely are, brake setup looks proper now that all evidence of dire a3 rear disc cost cutting has been removed