Several people have had them replaced under warranty.

Also, perhaps email them this:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/blogs/tester%E ... t#comments

Then get some 'press office' stickers on the bottom of your number plates lol

 

There is lots of cases of this on the forum, why not print off all the posts so that the manager can see?

My car needs it fourth set! They tried to deny it as a warranty claim initially

However, I had the fact that mine was an Audi approved car on my side

 

Several people have had them replaced under warranty.

Also, perhaps email them this:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/blogs/tester%E ... t#comments

Then get some 'press office' stickers on the bottom of your number plates lol

Funny how Audi are refusing point blank to look at this under warranty, and want me to pay to clean my brakes... Get stuffed!

I will take this with me in the morning when I nip over to show them how crap the brakes are.

 

Billy which dealership are you using?

 

Dealing with Glasgow Audi, quite a way out for you I think!

 

Dealing with Glasgow Audi, quite a way out for you I think!

Yeah just a bit.

what were your symptoms? How did you approach Audi, and what was their initial response?

 

Had the vibration to start with and it became worse. Went into the dealership and they road tested the car.

They then came back and told me that the brakes were warped, the man at the service desk told me that these items would not be covered under warranty due to the mileage (car only had 18000 or so miles on it at this point) I explained that I dont exactly drive the car hard and it is driven to and from work, maybe 3-4 miles each way! I then asked him to go speak to his manager, he then put it through under warranty

 

I bet you cant wait for your upgrade brakes to get installed! what a nightmare...

 

I think you will probably find there are a few things that the warranty doesn't cover , brake discs & pads , tyres ,bulbs,things like that ,so I don't think you will get much joy out of Audi for your warped rotors.
However a friend of mine runs his own tuning company & does on the car brake "disc skimming" using a special brake lathe.
May be a short term solution just to get you through your track event.

 

If you have had the brake cooling duct mod already applied then you won't have a leg to stand on. If not, and its still needing done then you should get them replaced under warranty. I had both pads and discs replaced back in January under warranty when the brake mod was being done. They weren't going too but I argued the case that my discs were warped and pads worn to over heating and brake fade.

Age, mileage, status of your car with regards to the recall? They're correct though, brakes just like tyres are wear and tear items.

Are you not getting a new setup from DaveB? If so, what's the fuss? Just for re-sale purposes?

 

Unsure of brake cooling duct, any images for me to refer to the underneath if my car?

Yes want replacing for track day and the next few weeks then resale if I choose not to keep them. Either way they're not fit for purpose and its not due to fair and Expected wear and tear.

 

Mines was a June 2011 car and never had it fitted from factory. I believe all cars from September 2011 had them fitted from factory, all cars prior to this required a dealer visit and upgrade. I received a phone call from my dealer saying that mine had flagged up as being outstanding so I was booked in and the mod was done. As part of the kit, I believe you get new brake pads chucked in but I managed to get them to do the discs too as I too was experiencing vibration under braking.

Jamie knows a lot more about it than I do, can't remember the exact details, cooling duct applied to passenger side wheel arch? I'm sure he will pipe up with more details but its worth asking if your car has any recalls due. If its not been done, then certainly take your case further for a new set of discs. If it has been done, then toughy, 50-50.

 

So my discs are warped, ...
Who has experience with this, and what are your suggestions. I am just about to get onto AUK, but I know what a waste of time they are!

Had you thought about having the work done by an independent garage? I had the disks replaced on my Celica T-sport last year by a non Toyota garage. I think the total bill was about £200. OK, I know, not the same thing as a TTRS or even a 3.2V6 (which I have now) but still. I must say, I had a wheel off for the first time yesterday and was surprised to see how thin the disks are.

 

Stock discs are 300 for a pair. Uprated pads 140. I would stick with stock pads which will be cheaper though.

If they won't do it under the warranty but them yourself and get a indie to fit.

Nearly 900 for pads n dics, what a joke. That's daveb setup money nearly

 

Stock discs are 300 for a pair. Uprated pads 140. I would stick with stock pads which will be cheaper though.

If they won't do it under the warranty but them yourself and get a indie to fit.

Nearly 900 for pads n dics, what a joke. That's daveb setup money nearly

300 a pair.... Which dealer?

 

I would imagine those prices would be for TPS or somewhere?

 

Try calling http://www.skimmydiscs.co.uk/index.php

They did some on a Merc C63 AMG for me recently

 

They chareg £40-50 per disc.

 

Stock discs are 300 for a pair. Uprated pads 140. I would stick with stock pads which will be cheaper though.

If they won't do it under the warranty but them yourself and get a indie to fit.

Nearly 900 for pads n dics, what a joke. That's daveb setup money nearly

300 a pair.... Which dealer?

Direct from audi. Its good to be friendly with the parts desk guys

 

I would put a dial indicator on them and check them for runout before you pay to replace them. You may just have pad transfer buildup. Carl

 

It seems a bit strange that Audi UK have said they won't replace them,when all over Europe there is a brake update being fitted to RS's.( new calipers,pads and discs)
In Germany it has been under way for a few weeks now,and due to start in Holland and Luxemburg,so why not the UK ?
Ring Audi customer services and see when the update is available ?
I'm now finally booked in for a week on Friday to get mine,but I also already replaced warped discs after 20,000 km. !

 

Still no news on the brake recall in the UK...

Been to Audi today, technician came out and drove my car, admitted it is likely warped discs...

Service team say they're not replacing under warranty as its a wear and tear item, they're standing firm. They are also claiming ignorance as they recommended brake stripping and cleaning for £200 2 weeks ago, and are shrugging their shoulders saying "we told you so" and basically I've made it worse. Because they're performance breaks they need cleaning apparently.

Okay I said, show me where audi advise that RS owners clean and strip brakes regularly.

This is the argument ill be taking to AUK, but really hacked off they are saying no even though they've accepted the discs are warped... Madness!

 

Yes it's very annoying especially when Audi know there is a fault with the standard discs.
I couldn't believe it when my dealer contacted them and they said 20,000 km was acceptable wear ,lol
I normally expect 60,000 on a road car.

 

That's a shame they're playing hard ball.
Having said that, it doesn't surprise me, I'm having the same experience with them trying to buy a new car...

 

Wonder if it would make a difference to go to another garage? At the end of the day all my local ones are the same franchise, but might be worth another opinion...?

I feel I absolutely have a fair argument, and I'm just hitting a wall and dont know which way to go. I really cant get my head around how Audi are happy to put such crap equipment on their cars, it only causes hassle for us, them the dealer and so on. Plus added cost. Why not just fit decent stuff from day one?

Are the brakes on the R8 of similarly sh!t quality? (Ceramics aside)