Brake updgrade/replacement woes...
#1
Brake updgrade/replacement woes...
So the brakes on my baby are toasted at 120k and its time to replace the whole shabang, pads, disc fulid.
im all set with pads and fluid, i think its aparent that the ds2500's and super blue fluid are the choice to go with but i cant make a decision on discs.
do you guys find it worth the extra cost of drilled/slotted rotors? is the performance gain worth not being able to refinish them? how many miles can get out of a set?
are there upgraded rotors that are not slotted/drilled?
whats the consensus? and where is the best place to buy rotors from..cost/performance trade off i the best factor
as always thanks in advance for you help and guidance.
-Bq
im all set with pads and fluid, i think its aparent that the ds2500's and super blue fluid are the choice to go with but i cant make a decision on discs.
do you guys find it worth the extra cost of drilled/slotted rotors? is the performance gain worth not being able to refinish them? how many miles can get out of a set?
are there upgraded rotors that are not slotted/drilled?
whats the consensus? and where is the best place to buy rotors from..cost/performance trade off i the best factor
as always thanks in advance for you help and guidance.
-Bq
#2
Slotted rotors help with deglazing the pads and reducing squeal. Drilled are for looks (mostly)
With the DS2500 pads, I would try to find a slotted rotor, based on a quality rotor like Brembo. As far as lifetime of the rotor, you should be able to get 40-50 K miles out of a set. They really aren't all that expensive if you shop around.
#4
Paging MPollan pls p/u the white courtesy phone - he has more info than you want to know on...
...rotor options.
In the end, I went with OE non-slotted Brembos with the pads / fluid you note. Awesome performance, and very easy on the wallet. Slotted's started getting pricey. I've yet to be left wanting for more braking performance - uh uh.
Raceshopper.com for the pads, forget source for rotors may have been like VWAudiparts.com or something...
Good luck, HTH.
In the end, I went with OE non-slotted Brembos with the pads / fluid you note. Awesome performance, and very easy on the wallet. Slotted's started getting pricey. I've yet to be left wanting for more braking performance - uh uh.
Raceshopper.com for the pads, forget source for rotors may have been like VWAudiparts.com or something...
Good luck, HTH.
#5
I have some 996 TT Calipers Ive been meaning to install. I just need the rotor hats and brackets.Doe
...Does anyone know if G2 makes just the clear laquer so I can clean and restore them without painting them?
#6
Sure ~~~
<center><img src="http://www.stoptech.com/images/head_productinfo.jpg"></center><p><ul><li><a href="http://www.stoptech.com/user/ProductDetailsN.asp?id=2045&skuid=15341&ca tid=5">StopTECH replacement rotors for the 2003 S8 - Drilled OR Slotted - Front and Rear</a></li></ul>
#7
Ive mentioned this in the past but for all the forum newcomers .. legendary German brake house ...
<center><img src="http://www.movit.de/images/titelaston.jpg"></center><p>
... MOV'IT has made Audi brake kits for years. Be prepared to pay a LOT for them tho.
Just another option.
The now defunct BIRA brake kits were close copies of a low end MOV'IT setup.
When I investigated in 2004, I received these pricing quotes for my 1999 A8
Front brakes
322x32 kit with 4 piston calipers cost 2600 EUR net
342x34 kit with 4 piston calipers cost 3000 EUR net
342x34 kit with 6 piston billet calipers cost 4000 EUR net
370x35 kit with 4 piston calipers cost 3875 EUR net
370x35 kit with 6 piston billet calipers cost 5000 EUR net
380x32 kit with 4 piston calipers cost 4000 EUR net
380x32 kit with 6 piston calipers cost 5200 EUR net
The salesman I spoke to implied that these prices are semi-negotiable.
... MOV'IT has made Audi brake kits for years. Be prepared to pay a LOT for them tho.
Just another option.
The now defunct BIRA brake kits were close copies of a low end MOV'IT setup.
When I investigated in 2004, I received these pricing quotes for my 1999 A8
Front brakes
322x32 kit with 4 piston calipers cost 2600 EUR net
342x34 kit with 4 piston calipers cost 3000 EUR net
342x34 kit with 6 piston billet calipers cost 4000 EUR net
370x35 kit with 4 piston calipers cost 3875 EUR net
370x35 kit with 6 piston billet calipers cost 5000 EUR net
380x32 kit with 4 piston calipers cost 4000 EUR net
380x32 kit with 6 piston calipers cost 5200 EUR net
The salesman I spoke to implied that these prices are semi-negotiable.
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#8
What Jay said Tim. After obsessing and talking to all sorts of e-bayers..
and David Zeckhausen (who incidentally bailed after I started asking questions), I ended up with the StopTech Sport Stops. Centric parts bought Stoptech and as I recall rebranded their "premium" to Stoptech Sport Stops. Cost was $500 for all four corners.
HTH,
Mark
HTH,
Mark
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