How long can the A6 continue to drive after the brake pad warning appears?
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A6 can still run for about 500-600 kilometers after the brake pad warning appears. This depends on individual braking habits. Below is an introduction about braking: 1. Reason for the warning: The brake pad warning usually appears when the front brake pads are nearing their wear limit, reminding the owner to replace the brake pads. 2. Principle of the warning: The brake pad warning is triggered when the wear indicator line on the brake pad is worn through. 3. Replacement cycle: There is no fixed cycle for replacing brake pads; it should be determined based on actual wear. Most people replace their brake pads every 30,000 to 80,000 kilometers.
Last time my A6 also triggered this warning, and I drove over 800 kilometers before replacing them. I suggest you not take the risk—the warning indicates the brake pads are already thinner than the safety limit. Remember to focus on checking the front brake pads, as they usually wear out faster on this car. A friend of mine last month waited until the warning light flashed red before fixing it, which ended up scratching the brake discs, costing an extra 2,000+ yuan to replace them. Book an appointment ASAP—it’ll only take about two hours at the dealership over the weekend.
From an experienced driver's perspective, when the dashboard yellow warning light comes on, you can usually drive about 300 kilometers. Once when I was driving my child to the college entrance exam, I had to push through for 60 kilometers to the exam site before getting it fixed. But you have to turn off the AC and music, and listen carefully for any 'squeaking' metal friction sounds from the brakes. Pay special attention to the left front brake pads – the A6's braking system wears out much faster on the left side. If the red light comes on, definitely avoid the highway. Last time, my colleague wore down the brake pad base completely that way.
