Pads need replacing - would anybody recommend Pagid?

[toff]

Hello & happy new year!

The brake wear indicator popped-on over Christmas (had to calm the wife down as she assumed it meant we'd instantly have no stopping power! lol). Sure enough the pads all need replacing.

I know the OEM parts will offer the least issues (such as squeal, hum when reversing etc) but the general consensus on VAG forums seems to be that Pagid brake pads offer near-OEM quality at considerably less cost. Can anybody chuck in their tuppence worth please?

One more factor... I have an electronic parking brake, does this have any bearing on which rear pads I get?

Cheers
Toff

PS: Does anybody know what diameter discs the 3.0 TDI Quattro S-Line comes with as standard please? I'm always tempted to change the discs at the same time just to prolong the next all-wheels-off session!

[JimC64]

I used Pagid pads on my Wife's Passat 1.9 Tdi Highline along with Pagid discs too when I was doing the full set front n back.

We replaced them some time ago and have covered more than a few miles since and been very happy with the stopping power / price etc......They've also been pretty decent in terms of brake dust generated onto the wheels.

Sorry I can't help with the diameter of the discs ( I think there's a couple of options )
As for the discs? Depending on driving style / conditions etc you really should get 2-3 sets of pads to a set of discs, so you'll be changing them unnecessarily possibly. I like to change my discs before they get too far down and probably before recomended but the OEM ones just seem to last n last n last.

I'm sure some of the 3.0 owner members will drop by with their info / knowledge soon.

Good luck

[gupsterg]

Hi Toff ...

I did Pagid discs and pads all around, done about 10k on them no issues, perfect fitting, same performance/dust as Audi Orig. they replaced and no squealing...

Have a google Pagid/Textar/Mintex are the same and make for manufacturers as well... Link:- TMD FRICTION

Even though my callipers have Audi stamp they also had ATE stamped on them... Link:- ATE

Some info/links here Link:- replacement brake pads and discs - question?

I found this on the net RE Tech data on braking system...

			Front brakes
Manufacturer coding (PR No.)			1LT	1LD	1LG			1LH, 1ZL	1LJ
Brake caliper			FN-3 16"	FNR G60 16"	FNR G60 16"			FNR G60 17"	2 FNR 42 AL 18"
Ventilated brake disc		Ø mm	314	321	321			347	385
Brake disc, thickness		mm	25	30	30			30	36
Brake disc, wear limit		mm	23	28	28			28	34
Brake caliper, piston		Ø mm	57	60	60			60	60
Brake pad thickness		mm	19.5	20.24	20.24			20.24	20.43
Brake pad wear limit		mm	3	4	4			4	4

Rear brakes
Manufacturer coding (PR No.)		1KD, 2ED	1KW, 2EE
Brake caliper		C41 (16")	C43 (17")
Brake disc	Ø mm	302	330
Brake disc, thickness	mm	12	22
Brake disc, wear limit	mm	10	20
Brake caliper, piston	Ø mm	41	41
Brake pad thickness	mm	16.90	17.46
Brake pad wear limit	mm	3	3

If you check data sticker in spare wheel well/service record you will get your size/PR code... this online tool will give you good info about some options on car http://prsearch.planetvag.com/ or http://igorweb.org/equidec/

If you go to eurocarparts website you will be able to type your number plate in and get a set of results for pads & discs, you will also find the PR code data on the ECP site to cross ref...

On the A6 quattro the rear pads change is easy... the disc is mare (I did them on my drive )...

You may be better off getting a quote for rears... besides the access restriction you will need VCDS Link:- Audi A6 (4F) Parking Brake - Ross-Tech Wiki

I've seen posts where people slipped the disc past the calliper bracket even though mine were well worn I could not so had do the full Monty strip down! ...

IIRC Girling or TRW make the rear system for Audi... Link:- Girling Link:- TRW Automotive

Link:- Servicing rear brakes (all models)

Link:- Removing and installing brake pads

Once you find/provide the PR code for your front a link can be provided for the relevant info ...

[c4a5er]

Pagid are a supplier of original pads to VW/Audi.

When I replaced the original pads on my VW Touareg the ones removed were clearly marked 'Pagid'.

[Crasher]

For routine work we nothing but Pagid discs and pads unless the customer specifies genuine or is skint and we have to fit something cheaper than Pagid. My car has Pagid front pads on genuine discs and they have been a bit noisy but work fine.

[rafletcher]

Re discs, as Gup says the rears are all but impossible without quite a lot of expenditure on special tools because of limites access due to the quattro system. With the tools it's a doddle. The quote from my local VAG indie specialist was only £30 more thanparts from Eurocarparts, so I let them do it all. You'l know if the discs need doing by checking how Jagger-esque the lips around the outer edge are.

As to sizes - they're easy enough to measure with the wheels off.

[Eshrules]

I had pagid on my polo, they managed to stop that beast(*) every time.

(*) - power output 45bhp/56lb-ft

[ChA6dders]

Just fitted Pagid yesterday actually and no probs so far fitted nice and easy. for the 2.0TDI gen Audi are £62 a pair you could probably add a bit for the 3.0 pads. I pad £24 for pagid from euro parts inc del.

[MFGF]

Just fitted Pagid yesterday actually and no probs so far fitted nice and easy. for the 2.0TDI gen Audi are £62 a pair you could probably add a bit for the 3.0 pads. I pad £24 for pagid from euro parts inc del.

Was that your car on Gup's drive?

[gupsterg]

Yep ... he even brought flowers for the wife to keep her sweet!