I had a bummer couple of weeks. First I get a brake warning light. Took a look at the front brakes and sure enough, I needed new brakes. Not a big deal, needed it anyways...

Then the bad part... I come to a quick stop, and some idiot rear ended me. WTF, even with worn brakes I stop in time and he doesn't. And here is what it looks like.




So after dealing with the insurance company for a week, I took it to the shop and they told be there is about $4000.00 in repair. Well at least I get all of my bumper dings fixed...

Anyways, in the mean time, I was looking for new brake parts. Pretty much got everything that I needed, but am having heck of a time trying to figure out the rear rotor size on my avant. Since I don't have the car, I can't just go out and measure.

I think it is 255mm rotors, but there are 2 different heights available for 255mm rotors. One is 53.7mm and the other is 47.8mm. I want to order the parts so that I can replace the brakes once I get the car back. Has anyone done one on their 2001 avant and know which one to get? Let me know.

 

I'd suggest you seek info with dealers - by the VIN.

 

On AAutohaus site the 48mm ones are listed as:
"Rare usage on this model. For models with rear axle width of 1558mm and with 16, 17 or 18 inch wheels."
ATE brand

Blau lists the OEM ones as 45mm.
Part Number: 4B0 615 601A, same as on VagCat and AAutohaus.

Where did you come up with 53mm from?

 

Mine is a wagon. Wagons came with larger 255mm rotors. 45mm height is for 245mm diameter, which is for the standard sedan. There are some conflicting information on the internet regarding the rotor sizes on avants. I am pretty sure that it is 255mm rotor, but don't know what height it is.

 

Finally got the car back and I was able to measure the rotor size. They were 255 mm with 53.7mm height. I found out that 47.8mm are for Allroads, and in some very rare instances, on A6s.

 

Good to know. Tks HX
(Nice to get new bumper and rear gate, huh? )

 

You know it! As of now, I have no bumper dings.