Re: A4 Metalic Brakepads..

[Vaino Narma <narmav@ix.netcom.com>]

WzupFugga@aol.com wrote:
> 
> Hey there,
>    I just installed a set of FrictionTech brake pads on my A4.  I am getting
> some squealing during braking and was told that turning the rotors (all 4)
> will eliminate this.  I am inclined to agree but wanted to float the question
> to you pro's anyway.   Is this going to eliminate the noise??  and does $125
> bucks seem reasonable???  it seems mighty steep to me....
>    Thanks for the help
>         Mike
>           '96 A4q

"Metal" brake pads generally required a break-in process to 
properly bed in the new pads.  European Car had a article on it 
about a month or two ago.  If I can find it I will post it.  I 
doubt you have that much wear, or uneven wear on such a new car, 
unless you have 40K miles or something.  
> 
> PS   I am working on getting a set of front and rear sway bars for the car
> (YEE HAW!!)......i should know more after the 12th of the month or so....i
> will fill you in thenWere did you find the Sway-bars?  Eibach??