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Audi A4 brake pads

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  • 01-11-2006 6:54pm
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    Dec McC
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    I have an Audi A4 and the warning lamp on the drivers panel for the front brake pads has come on.
    How many miles should i get before i really need to change them as i have the car booked in for a service in 4 weeks and was wondering should i risk waiting for the service. At the moment there is no noise coming from the brakes. I'm pretty easy on them but i will be driving around dublin.
    If i opt to change them before the service can a normal garage do it or would i have to bring it to a dealer so that the warning lamp is reset.
    What would this likely cost?


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    Lex Luthor
    Registered Users Posts: 11,220 ✭✭✭✭Lex Luthor


    you should be ok for 4 weeks. There is about 3mm left. Go easy though on the brakes in the mean time

    the lamp resets when you replace the brake wear sensor


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    Moanin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,134 ✭✭✭Moanin


    Your mechanic should be able to do themfor you.Stay away from main dealer.It's a simple job if you're a mechanic and know what your at.I got the rear ones done in my a4.My mechanic had them done in 30 mins and only charged me €20!


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    Just get the pads replaced ASAP! Don't leave brakes on the long finger. But you should have at least 500 miles depending on your driving style. If the pads wear out you will hear a grinding noise and at that point you will most likely need new discs too - which will cost a lot more. You can get the pads done while you wait at somewhere like Advance Tyres or book it in with a garage or main dealer.
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    AMurphy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,237 ✭✭✭AMurphy


    I don't know the brake warning setup on this car, it may be a on-pad sensor or more remote, via the oil level sensor.

    pad sensing;
    There is a sensor wire embedded in the pad itself, easy to determine as there is an electrical connection to the brake pad also;

    Remote sensing;
    When the brakes wear down, the oil also drops as the pistons extend. When the brakes are near the end, the oil level sensor is triggered. You can shut it off by adding a small drop of oil to raise the level a few mm. Do not fill it.

    You might want to check the oil level in the reservoir. Then check the thickness of the pads, 3mm should last 4 weeks with no problem, unless you drive with a foot on the brakes.

    Brake pads can last anywhere from 30K to 150K mls, depending on type and useage.


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