mrhaynes

Shame the main dealers don't get with these forums!!

The pads get binned when they change the rotors apparently so, best I can say is that during one period, the pads were ok at C 14-15K miles and I would expect 20k+ given the journey profiles I.E. 50 motorway. They say they've checked the run out on the hubs, balanced the wheels . . . blah blah but, I have no way of checking. Some USA owners are suggesting incorrect wheel nut torque setting or not following a tightening sequence but, if this was the case I'm sure there would be others having a similar problem. I've checked the history as far as poss and it's never be trashed or had any major repairs contributing to alignment issues. The main dealer, JCT600, is just telling me it's bad luck! Truly stumped.

A6 Avant, Bi turbo, 2016, how long should the brake rotors last? Bought this gem with sub 20k. Then the brakes started to judder at approx 65mph, light braking. This is the main dealer works record: February 2020 – 24982 miles - Replaced front brake discs and pads (due to judder when braking – front discs outside of run-out tolerance) From buying the car, C. 5K miles before the judder. September 2021 – 39033 miles- Replaced front brake discs and pads (due to judder when braking – front discs outside of run-out tolerance) New set needed after 14k miles due to judder. January 2022 – 42259 miles- Replaced * rear * brake discs and pads (due to judder when braking – rear discs outside of run-out tolerance) Not really so old! May 2022 – 44381 miles- Replaced front brake discs and pads (due to judder when braking – front discs outside of run-out tolerance) New set after 4.5K miles due to judder. That averages under 8k miles before front rotors warp. Driving is usually unladen, one adult (max 2.5). 50% motorway, 45% urban, 5% town. I'm 65, my heavy right foot days are long gone! Is this unusual wear? Main dealer, JCT600 are squirming and have done everything 'under warranty' telling me the rotors warranty is 6 months or 6500 miles. I strongly suspect there is some inherent, underlying issue with this car. Thoughts? Advice? Very many thanks in advance. Mark