[Jmcnamee98]

A set of the correct RedStuff pads DP32070C arrived for the RS3 today. Looks a pretty comprehensive kit, slotted and chamfered pads, shim kit and caliper lube included. Look to be compatitable with the Audi wear sensors (have the cutout in the pad).

Made in the UK only sold in the US they I pay to ship them back go figure ...

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[matty779blue]

Where is the cheapest place to buy these. My pad light is on and I dont want OEM again!!!

[Jmcnamee98]

I just googled the part no. They are available on Amazon ebay and a few US motorsports stores. Ebay were the absolute cheapest but I chose Summit as there US carrier included Tax (so hopefully no import charges but we will see). Be warned you may wait 2-3 weeks for them but they work out no more expensive than the average price of the Evo RedStuff pads

http://www.summitrac...2070c/overview/

[simon simonrs3]

Is the brake recall a warranty only fix? Just purchased an RS3 and guess what it squeals like mad. Checked part numbers and it's on original items. Car is 1 month out of warranty and Audi UK say there is no recall for brakes, any idea where I stand??

[Jmcnamee98]

It should be applied to all vehicles that register a complaint regardless of age or mileage. That was what was said by Stephen Rail of Quattro Gmbh but was said before the fix was first released in the UK when all of the cars would have been in warranty. Complain to Audi UK and copy him in if need be.

http://translate.goo...ch-6392557.html

Edited by Jmcnamee98, 04 March 2015 - 07:23 PM.

[Jmcnamee98]

Make sure you have had these updates;

 

C.      Brakes
       1.     Update-Code:     46F8
            State:         confirmed
            Released:     26. Juli 2012
            Vehicules:     RS3 R5250 DSG, MJ <= 2012
            Countires:     all
            Description:     exchange of the front opening right for more air flow to the brakes
                  
      2.     Update-Code:     47i6
            State:     confirmed
            Released:     2. April 2013
            Vehicules:     RS3 und TTRS, alle MJ
            Countires:     all
            Description:     on complain
                    brake cliper and pads 8P0 698 996
                    brakedisks 8P0 615 301 B

[simon simonrs3]

I'll give Audi UK another call tomorrow see if u get anywhere, my local dealer looked up 47i6 and couldn't find it anywhere on their system? Is it only after a complaint they honour it?

[Jmcnamee98]

It is only on complaint as stated above. I'd respectfully suggest you go to another dealer then if you have provided them with the Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) / Technical Product Information (TPI) code 47i6 and they still know nothing about it questions should be being asked.

 

The revised setup may still squeal after a while but at least you'll have new discs pads and calipers that will work in the wet.

 

Where are you based?

[simon simonrs3]

I'm in Derby, the car is booked in this month at derby Audi for gearbox oil change and the only recall they have showing was 46f8 and also a software update. I gave her the 47i6 code and she looked it up but showed nothing, to be fair she did show me her screen and there was nothing where you would expect it to be, maybe the list she had was recalls only and not fixes for problems after complaints?

[Paul]

Hi  the 47i6 is not a recall, its not an update, or offered freely.

 

It is only offered  on (sucessful) complaint, and usually has to be demonstrated you have the trigger symtoms. Some dealers are more forthcoming than others. Often Audi UK have to intervene.

 

They wont just fit it to every RS3. Yet others like John have had multiple sets.

[matty779blue]

Help please.

 

A year ago I had an issue with my brakes (i have commented on previous threads/posts) where they reckoned the floating brake discs had moved. They couldnt get the new pads in so Audi UK asked them to strip the system and then replace calipers, discs and pads.

 

My car went in for front pads and a cv joint yesterday and I got a call saying that they cannot physically get the new pads in. The head tech recalled a car coming in with the same issue (I reminded them that it was mine). No doubt they will stip and replace all component parts again.

 

What I am worried about is that the car is out of warranty and there appears to be a fundemntal issue with the brakes that has now happened twice. What do i do next time i need new pads? Will Audi simply sort this out every time for ever? Am I meant to accept that my £40K+ car has had non stop brake issues since new.

 

Any advice?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Matt  

[simon simonrs3]

Just got off the phone with Audi UK and they say 47i6 is not a valid code? They did say there was a bulletin for squealing brakes but would not give me the code, they have insisted I go back to Audi derby and pay them for the privilege of diagnosing the fault. Going round in circles here, Any ideas guys?

[Gussman]

Is there not another Audi dealer near you that you could go to??

I **think** Audi officially calls it a "campaign" so campaign 47i6 should bring up the details at your Audi dealer service desk (but obviously not at Audi Derby!!!).

Note - as mentioned already, it wasn't a campaign they acted on as routine - you had to complain about the braking issue before they would act on it....

[Jmcnamee98]

Simon SimonRS3 suggest you try Stafford Audi it's not a million miles from you and other members on here have reported good things from them. They are well aware of the brake issues and the fixes.

A message on Audi UK's Facebook page has previously got someone calling me directly within the hour in relation to brake issues. You should not be paying for diagnostics for known brake issues or for repeat failures I would also suggest to Audi UK putting the new RS3 out with 8 pot calipers and ceramics as an option is public admission that the brakes on the RS3 are inadequate.

I have direct contact details for someone helpful and I think reasonably senior in Audi UK if your still not getting anywhere feel free to PM me. I am being told mine is the only RS3 in the country that has had squeal from multiple sets of 47i6 brake kits. This thread alone and the number of people that have devised there own solution suggest this isn't true of people have given up on Audi.

[simon simonrs3]

Could you send me contact details for Audi UK, have spoken to Stafford Audi and they can investigate the fault for £95 then it's upto Audi if they fix it as a good will gesture as it's now out of warranty, they had never heard of campaign 47i6 either, have Audi silenced all the service staff?

[Jmcnamee98]

Audi UK Customer Service

Telephone:
0800 699 888

Email:
customer.services@Audi.co.uk

(Open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8:30am to 3pm)

If you don't get anywhere PM me and I'll send you direct contact details.

Edited by Jmcnamee98, 05 March 2015 - 12:02 PM.

[simon simonrs3]

Thanks, email sent to Audi UK, let's see what happens??

[Uncle Fester]

You ain't alone in having had multiple 'new' sets of brake discs & pads, each time I had them renewed the squeal still was there.

Just changed all my pads Again to Yellowstuff on the recommendation of EBC.

Have you had chance to try them yet Sean?

[Jmcnamee98]

You ain't alone in having had multiple 'new' sets of brake discs & pads, each time I had them renewed the squeal still was there.

Just changed all my pads Again to Yellowstuff on the recommendation of EBC.

I realise don't doubt or underestimate this. I have just probably moaned more about it as I have persisted with Audi's 'remedy'. Others particularly those who have put their hand in there pocket have more likely had more success than I have.

[matty779blue]

You ain't alone in having had multiple 'new' sets of brake discs & pads, each time I had them renewed the squeal still was there.

Just changed all my pads Again to Yellowstuff on the recommendation of EBC.

 

True. This is set number 6 tho! Even the bloke at Audi said that they need to get it sorted once and for all because every 6-9 months I am getting £3K worth of calipers, discs and pads. There is clearly a problem if something is physically moving/bending and preventing them being able to get the pads into their fitment resulting in an entire brake system change each time.