how long until I need to replace brakes after warning

Mar 13, 2007 | 01:01 AM

dougpark714

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how long until I need to replace brakes after warning

The computer just warned me that I need to replace my pads. Just curious how many miles I can go -- Is this something I need to attend to right away or is there a couple 1000-2000 miles of buffer built into the warning?

Mar 13, 2007 | 02:06 AM

yeuchau

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Stage 2 C7 A6, QX60

really depends on how you drive
but couple weeks of driving should be fine

Mar 13, 2007 | 08:53 AM

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if u do alot of braking i will say maybe 2 days lol u should replace them ASAP u should also check to see it u need new Rotors if u do get StopTech X-Drilled Rotors

Mar 13, 2007 | 11:26 AM

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THE C

I ran for about 2 weeks on mine but I needed rotors also...definetly check that out as mentioned above!

Mar 13, 2007 | 11:42 AM

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ASAP!

In fact, don't even respond, just go now!

Tee_Tz.

Mar 13, 2007 | 07:37 PM

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Keep in mind that the sensor is only on one wheel. So the pessimist would say it's possible that the pads on the wheel without a sensor are more worn as they don't wear perfectly even wheel to wheel. The sensors trips with very little pad left and when most people would have replaced the pads a while ago. So you have to ask yourself, are you feeling lucky.