front brakes

  1. Taylor Smith

    A1 S-line Front Pad Rattle

    Hi all, I’ve got a 2011 1.4 (185) S-line A1 and after recently changing the front brakes with Brembo parts the pads had developed a really annoying rattle. I packed the guides with copper grease when I assembled the parts as usual but after just one day the rattle started. I have since...
  2. aloakos

    Brakes upgrade (from A4 B7 1.8TQ to A4 DTM 2.0TQ)

    I've just upgraded my brakes from stock 1.8T to A4 DTM 2.0TQ. The diameter is slightly larger but the thickness is more (new 320X30MM 5/112; PR-1LA, old 312X25 5/112) Also the brake pad surface is 30% more. The job is very easy and no special tools are needed. The only "catch" is the...