Another brake question...
05-10-2007, 06:33 AM
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Another brake question...
It's time for me to replace my rotors and pads. I've got an 02 2.7t with 16 inches but I want to keep the 16s for winter driving. I was looking at getting slotted rotors from StopTech. I went on achtuning.com and found these - link below - I was wondering if anyone has these or ever did any research on them. Are they stock size and is this a good deal? Thanks.<ul><li><a href="http://shop.achtuning.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1092">htt p://shop.achtuning.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1092</a</li></ul>
05-10-2007, 07:09 AM
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that's the exact kit i had installed last year, love it - they're direct replacement
size rotors, so it's not an issue. i got the cheaper kit with axxiss deluxe pads, not as dusty as the ultimates, not sure how stopping power compares
05-10-2007, 08:25 AM
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My general advice would be to choose your pads carefully, as there is a HUGE variation in braking
feel and performance (dust level, cold or initial "bite", fade, noise, wear of rotors, etc.) depending on what pad you choose - even when pairing these pads with the stock rotors. I would advise you to get advice from people with actual experience with that pad on that particular vehicle (or something pretty close).
It is possible to get a pad that suits your barking "taste", but there are a lot of choices out there and my favorite might be ones that you can't stand. Even buying replacements from the dealer isn't a sure thing, as usually more than one supplier is OEM qualified and Jurid's OEM pad may not perform/feel the same as Akebono's OEM pad - even though both may carry the identical part number at your friendly dealership.
It is possible to get a pad that suits your barking "taste", but there are a lot of choices out there and my favorite might be ones that you can't stand. Even buying replacements from the dealer isn't a sure thing, as usually more than one supplier is OEM qualified and Jurid's OEM pad may not perform/feel the same as Akebono's OEM pad - even though both may carry the identical part number at your friendly dealership.
05-11-2007, 05:11 AM
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i got the kit right from stoptech and i'm quite pleased with it, i've got the
same car as you, w/ 16's in winter and 18's for summer and recently chipped. i have the slotted rotors
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