Hello, Im doing a massive tune up on my 99 A6 2.8L, Im Changing my timing belt, serpentine belt, water pump, thermostat, doing a radiator flush, New oil and filter, New Coolant, changing my front struts, my front control arm kit (the one I had was damaged), CV Joint (damaged also), and I was wondering as my brake pads are low, Im about to change them also, what's the best ones for them? and is there something else I might be changing now that Im doing this big tune up?, thanks

Rene.

 

I would go with Mintex but I get told they leave too much dust.

Mac

 

Aslo do the fuel filter, cabin filter. Use Mann or Mahle for ALL filters. Make sure you use the correct coolant, Audi/VW specific.

Plugs & wires? Flush and replace brake and power steering fluid. Power steering fluid is Audi specific (Pentosin), mineral oil based.
Brake fluid is DOT4

 

hi beefski, Im using Motul G12 Coolant, Ill get the fuel and cabin filter right away, about the brake pads, should I go with mintex, or are there any better pads ?
thanks
Rene.

 

Rene, the G12 is correct. I think it is red/pink in color. As far as pads go, I have yet to replace mine, but I would go with a OEM pad unless your driving demands a high performance pad.

What oil & filter did you purchase? Are you going with the synthetic oil? You should also do a tranny flush. That may need to be done by a professional since there is a special tool to remove and replace the fluid.

 

hi, yes,the coolant is red pink, and about the oil and filter, got castrol synthetic oil 5W50 , and Bosch oil filter, I think im going with axxis pads, mintex as the other guy in the post, I was told they do a lot of dust, What kind of oil does the tranny uses? thanks

Rene.

 

Rene, if you can, dump the Bosch filter and go with Mann or Mahle. The Mann & Mahle are of much higher quality than the Bosch. The Castrol oil is fine, just make sure on the bottle it references the VW 500 / 502. I used the syntec 5w40 which is for audi/vw

The tranny uses a synthetic oil as well, but it is hard to do maintenance because of how the fill plug is. I am not sure if there is a filter to be changed as well. If you can find a good indi audi mech or high quality tranny shop have them do the service.

 

Rene,

I use Mobile One Synthetic on my 98 A6 and have never had any mechanical problems. As far as the filter I've been using STP and Bosch ones but I think I may start using Mann or Mahle filters.

Good luck on all that work[8D]

 

Hi, everyone again, Im about to buy the front and rear brake pads, whats the diference between ceramic and regular brake pads??? thanks, and If ceramic brake pads will perform great on my A6 ?

Thank
Rene.

 

I think the ceramic pads are more on the high performance side. I personally would go with a stock or a little better unless your driving demands the ceramic.