Brake Pads Audi A6 2.0 Tdi

heroics · 07-05-2013 10:37am #1

Need to replace the Brake pads on the front of my 2005 Audi A6 2.0 Tdi.

I was wondering had anyone used Bosch pads or have any recommendations?

biko · 07-05-2013 11:20am

I've not used Bosch but find Blueprint and Delphi good pads. I'm sure others have other favourites.

tossy · 07-05-2013 11:32am

Whatever the OE pads are i would go with them,or just buy them from Audi.

I've had some awful spurious pads on cars over the years even from good names like Mintex.My S3 has mintex pads fitted up front by the previous owner and the are a pain in the hole.

bazz26 · 07-05-2013 11:37am

Not sure if the A6 has pad wear sensors but if it does then make sure to replace them too. They maybe a separate part number like on BMWs.

blade1 · 07-05-2013 11:43am

Be careful not to order the wrong pads.
I know a4's have different size pads.
Get the engine code off the sticker in the spare tyre well in the boot.

heroics · 07-05-2013 11:45am

Thanks Bazz26 only the front pads have the sensors and are included in the Bosch pads I was looking at.

I was going to just order from mister-auto.ie and they only have bolk? bosch or TRW.

@biko where do you get the Blueprint or Delphi pads?

heroics · 07-05-2013 11:57am

Thanks Blade1. Already checked and the code is 1LT for the fronts.

mickdw · 07-05-2013 11:57am

heroics wrote: »

Thanks Bazz26 only the front pads have the sensors and are included in the Bosch pads I was looking at.

I was going to just order from mister-auto.ie and they only have bolk? bosch or TRW.

@biko where do you get the Blueprint or Delphi pads?

Be aware that mister auto won't deliver in 48 hours as the website appears to state. They will take best part of a week.
I got original brand pads for my A5 from mister auto at a great price. Stick with oe would be my advice.

biko · 07-05-2013 12:26pm

heroics wrote: »

@biko where do you get the Blueprint or Delphi pads?

I think you can get them from mickgarage. I buy online from wherever is cheapest, usually ebay.
A lot of the fastfit places use Delphi but ask before you buy.

blade1 · 07-05-2013 12:31pm

heroics wrote: »

Thanks Blade1. Already checked and the code is 1LT for the fronts.

Good man, you have obliviously done your homework so.
Personally, I'd have no problem with the TRW or Bosch ones for normal usage.

heroics · 07-05-2013 12:47pm

Thanks everyone for the suggestions/advice. Just have to go and do it now

Brake Pads Audi A6 2.0 Tdi

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