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Audi RS6
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Save your expensive rotors!
Factory Audi front brake pads have metal retaining pins embedded in the
friction material. In theory, these pins are supposed to be soft
enough to wear with the pads. In fact, they dig into your expensive
Audi rotors and can ruin them, even if your pads are only 50% worn and
BEFORE your pad wear sensor is triggered.
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Stock Audi RS6 Pads -
50% Worn |
The stock pads only start out with about 11mm of thickness (not
including the metal backing plate). It doesn't take many miles
for the rivets to become exposed and your front rotors to start
looking like a phonograph record.
In order to preserve your stock rotors and dramatically reduce the
brake dust turning your wheels black, Zeckhausen Racing recommends
Centric Posi Quiet brake pads.
Centric pads are direct replacements and require no modifications,
unlike other aftermarket pads for the Audi. These pads include
electronic wear sensors and factory compatible harness.
For higher performance applications, when dust isn't a primary
concern, we recommend the new StopTech Street Performance pads. |
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High-Performance Brake
Pads
Instructions
for bedding in new brake pads
To order pads, click here:
 and then locate your vehicle
along the left side of the on-line store page. Or, feel free to call us at
(800)222-8893 x1 for help selecting the proper parts.
(Click here to order brake fluid!)
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StopTech Street
Performance brake pads are StopTech's
newest formulation, offering an unusual combination of good bite, low noise, and
extremely wide temperature range, making them ideal as "dual use" street to
medium track pads. These are the standard pads included with StopTech big brakes and
are now available for many OEM applications. These are Zeckhausen
Racing's preferred high performance street pads.
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F-$174
R-$64 |
63-309-1029
63-309-1018 |
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Centric Posi Quiet Semi-Metallic pads
offer a high friction level across a wide temperature range. Very low dust, low noise
w/OE designed composite shims to reduce pad vibration and squeal. Easy on rotors.
Better performance than typical low-dust pads. Give up the dust
without giving up the performance.
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F-$140
R-$53
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63-104-1029
63-104-1018
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Ferodo DS2500 Club Race pads can be
used on the street and for light to medium track duty. Good cold bite,
but can be noisy.
Proper bedding can help reduce this noise. Less compressible than
other pads, giving it excellent pedal feel and good modulation. The
average friction level of about 0.50 remains constant at any speed and at
temperatures up to 1,000 °F, after which it falls off slowly.
Frequently used in the rear in conjunction with Ferodo DS3000 in front.
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F-$185
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63-360-1029
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Two sets required |
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Ferodo DS3000 Race pads have very high
coefficient of friction of about 0.62, a flat torque output over its operating
temperature range and very good modulation characteristics. Frequently used in the front of front engine
cars in conjunction with Ferodo DS2500 in the rear. Not recommended
for street use.
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F-$266
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63-350-1029
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Two sets required |
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Hawk HPS high performance street pads have
low dust, low noise, and low rotor wear. Slightly higher in friction
level than Hawk Ceramic pads with a similar MOT of
around 750°F. Not recommended for track use, as their
friction level falls off rapidly when the MOT is exceeded.
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F-$324
R-$74 |
63-410-1029 63-410-1018 |
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Hawk Performance Ceramic street pads
have extremely low dust, low noise, and low rotor wear. These represent the latest technology in street friction. Not
for track use.
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F-$359
R-$87
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63-443-1029
63-443-1018
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Hawk HP PLUS high performance street pads have
moderate dust, moderate rotor wear, very high initial bite and similar MOT
to Hawk HPS of
around 750°F. They tend to be noisy, sometimes squealing under light
braking, although
proper bedding can help. Ideal for autocross.
Not recommended for track use, as their
friction level falls off rapidly when MOT is exceeded, just like the
Hawk HPS.
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F-$364
R-$117
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63-420-1029
63-420-1018
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Hawk DTC-60 is a member of the "Dynamic
Torque Control" race pad family with similar characteristics to DTC-70, but
less initial bite, slightly lower friction and an optimal temperature range
starting 100 degrees F lower. An ideal rear pad, when used with DTC-70
in front, for racers who prefer split friction levels. May be used in
front on lower horsepower cars or on cold days when DTC-70 can't be heated
sufficiently. Relatively low rotor and pad wear.
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F-$368
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63-470-1029
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Hawk DTC-70 is the most serious member
of the "Dynamic Torque Control" race pad family, with an average level of friction among the highest
available and an incredibly linear pressure to torque relationship. The
result gives the driver an unparalleled ability to modulate
brake torque at the limit of tire adhesion, while keeping pedal effort low.
Relatively low rotor and pad wear for such an aggressive pad.
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F-$392
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63-480-1029
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Porterfield R4
Full Race pads are extremely rotor friendly, with consistent modulation
throughout their temperature range. The Carbon Kevlar material warms up
quickly, making them good for short events and cold weather. Excellent
for novice through advanced intermediate drivers. Not for street use.
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F-$570
R-$210 |
AP1029-R4
AP1018-R4 |
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Performance, All-Season, and Winter
Tires |
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Besides brakes, tires are the
most important component in determining stopping distance. It's literally
where the rubber meets the road. Selecting the right tire for your driving
conditions can make a tremendous difference. For example, if you live in
Florida or southern California and are driving on all-season tires, you are
leaving huge performance gains on the table! A good set of summer-only
performance tires can literally transform the handling and braking capabilities
of your car. In fact, if your goal is to minimize stopping distance,
you're better off going to Tire Rack's web site and buying tires first, before
spending any money here on better brakes!
For the best selection and
prices, we recommend Tire Rack.
From Maximum Performance tires to All Season tires to Snow Tires, Tire Rack has
it all. Tire Rack also offers wheel and tire packages and can even tell
you which wheels will clear your StopTech big brake upgrade. Click the
Tire Rack icon below for your best deal on wheels and tires.
For wheel fitment information
for cars equipped with StopTech or other big brake kits, contact Luke Pavlick at
(888)541-1777 x362.
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