I am changing front brakes. I am no street racer, just need good brake pads for regular usage. Recommendations needed for First timer DIY'er Thnx and wish me luck that i don't ruin nothing lol..

 

I'm no street racer either but I wanted some improvement over the stock ones and I got the "EBC red stuff". They have a ceramic mix that will produce less brake dust (which is great if you like shiny rims) and don't lose much break power when wet or hot.

You might want to look into getting new rotors too then the OEM rotors per most techs are 1 time use only. I'm no mechanic so I have no idea if that is true but I trusted that opinion and got new upgraded rotors which hopefully I can reuse since they are not stock OEM ones.

Depending on what you are looking for you you might want to consider upgrading the rotors too because when you go for drilled / cross drilled / slotted it will increase brake performance but also increases noise - your choice. Just a warning though: I have heard multiple times that people with cross drilled rotors have had them crack on them within the first year but it might be related to braking to hard or buying cheap stuff -dunno.

 

I am looking at them and they come without sensors. Is the sensor attached to calipers or pads? I am doing it for first time so i am not sure if i need pads with sensors or sensors have nothign to do with pads.

 

Yes they come with Sensors in the pads, at least the ones I bought.

Check it out
Audi C5 A6 Quattro 4.2 > Braking > Pads > ES#517828 RedStuff Performance Brake Pads (Round / Square Wear Sensors) - DP31348C

 

We can get you a great price on the OEM replacement brake parts. We would just need your VIN to get you an exact quote.

 

Thnx bro... awesome! If i can finish changing brakes in 2hrs then ill be thrilled