i want a nice but cheap brake and rotor combo front and rear. was hoping i could get some input from alot of different people
thanks

1998 A4 2.8 QM

 

Autozone is your best bet,the have german brake pads and rotors for a decent price. I bought them for my B5 about 6 months ago. go to Autozone.com and take a quick peek at the prices.

European Line/Brake Pads - FrontFor your 2001 Audi A4 Quattro 1.8L SFI Turbo DOHC 4cylPart Number:
EUD840
Price:$61.99

Duralast/Brake Rotor - Front Part Number:
34055

Price:$32.99
Warranty:
2 YRNotes: Rotor onlyRecommend replacement in pairs

 

Do a search for the A8 brake upgrade. Great mod for the money.

 

The cheapest rotor that I can recommend is Raybestos from www.rockauto.com

If you want to get really good but still pretty cheap, ATE from www.tirerack.com

A8 upgrade is an option, but even with that, I wouldn't cheap out on the rotors. The cheap ECS kit comes with junk rotors from what I can tell.

My A4 is my secondary car so I picked Raybestos Advanced Technology rotors. Pretty good, reasonably priced.

 

What's the worst thing that can happen by getting cheap rotors?

Mine came with a 2 year warranty,so if anyting happens,i'm covered.

 

Based on what criteria? Do you mean the blanks in the basic kit? I've had mine nearly four years (the Powerstop drilled/slotted option) and have no issues whatsoever - no warping, rusting, radial stress cracks from the drill holes, absolutely zero issues. I know several others here who likewise have run them for years and have no issues and a huge percentage of the rotor life left on them...

 

Imthedevil,did you get my number in your pm inbox?

 

Yeah I did. I'm at work and can get away with a post here and there. I'll text/call you after I buzz member daedaystoy - gotta get in touch with him first lol (buzzed two days ago).

 

alright then...

 

Yeah. I don't trust no-name rotors, and those don't even look quality, IMO.