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Old Oct 5, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Hi, i have a 1999 audi a4 1.8t, and i want to change my front rotors...can you guys give some tips and infos what rotors will i get, were to get it and how much will it usually cost? and 1 more thing does my car have a break wear sensor?? what type does it come stock? coz i think they have like square and round sensors? for the pads
 
Old Oct 5, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Long as you have at least 16" wheels, upgrade to A8 brakes through ECS Tuning. $265 for a pair of 12.3" rotors and the TT carriers to allow your calipers to clear them. About $350 if you want slotted or drilled/slotted. Get performance pads to go with them (I have Hawk ceramics with mine). It's foolish not to step up to these - the increase in stopping power is considerable. Search it out on here and you'll find more info and rave reviews.
 
Old Oct 5, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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Get pads with the sensor. If you need it you'll have it and if not, cut the sense wires off the pads and use them anyway. Either way you're covered.
 
Old Oct 5, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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it's cheaper to get pads without sensors. just use the sensors you have now and cut and splice them together to get rid of the idiot light. far as rotors, do what he said
 
Old Oct 5, 2009 | 04:09 PM
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I just got an email from ECS saying these kits are now on sale, so your timing is perfect.
 
Old Oct 5, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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cool, thanks for your help guys
 
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