Brake pad recommendations

[toff3ltr]

My 3.0 quattro needs an oil change and front pad, should i go for the Green stuff Brake Pads, are they worth the money, do i need to change the discs as well if i go with the green stuff? OR save my money and buy a standard set from Euro/GSF.

recommendations please


Thanks.

[Crasher]

I would suggest genuine discs and pads, they cost less than you think and last far longer. It is quite normal to have to replace discs and pads together these days, pads last so long that the discs are often worn too far to be able to last the life of another set of pads. Some aftermarket discs are fine such as corrosion coated Zimmerman (Dacromet or Geomet D coating) and pads from Textar are exceptionally good but don’t go by price alone, it is rarely the best way.

[toff3ltr]

^^ Thanks, had a look today and discs are fine will look into
Textar pads, so do you rate original pads or Textar over EBC greenstuff.

[Crasher]

I haven’t used EBC that much, when I use performance pads they are usually Black Diamond Predator. Textar are OE VAG, often when you fit genuine pads they are stamped Textar on the back.

[toff3ltr]

I haven’t used EBC that much, when I use performance pads they are usually Black Diamond Predator. Textar are OE VAG, often when you fit genuine pads they are stamped Textar on the back.

Oh right thanks for your help, think im going to stick genuine parts.

[Marco34]

If it's any help I put EBC discs and pads on my A4 2 years ago. Much happier and preferred to the OEM. Much more bite from cold and have warn superbly. I'm no heavy braker but like a nice bite when pushing the car. Times that I have there has been no fade. The greens can get a faint squeel from time to time, but, that's from pootling to work too much and need a good run on them.

I upgraded the pads on my TT to redstuff and they were better than OEM too. Much more confident when under heavy braking. I push the TT much more as it's for weekend and the redstuff are super... zero noise.

I wouldn't hesitate to replace either car with EBC again. Personally think they are worth the extra over OEM. I don't mod much, but brakes I have to have biting nice.