I just ordered new brakes
05-21-2005, 06:39 PM
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I just ordered new brakes
ECS slotted rotors and Pagid Blue brake pads, front/rear. Good (very reasonable) brake upgrade in preparation for my VIR event in June.
Who can I bug to come help me do the install?
Who can I bug to come help me do the install?
05-22-2005, 02:56 AM
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Prices
I was in between the ECS, floating, two-piece slotted rotors for $520/pair or the regular ECS slotted aftermarket rotors for $179. I talked to some track folks, a track instructor, and some other people who know about brakes and was told that I'd be fine without the floating, two-piece rotors. So I went with the regular ECS slotted ones for $179 + 20 shipping, so those were $199.
I did Pagid Blue brake pads front and rear for a total of $100.77 (free shipping).
Total was $300. Not bad at all if you ask me. I'm pretty excited to upgrade my brakes, I can't wait to see how much better they'll perform over stock.
I did Pagid Blue brake pads front and rear for a total of $100.77 (free shipping).
Total was $300. Not bad at all if you ask me. I'm pretty excited to upgrade my brakes, I can't wait to see how much better they'll perform over stock.
05-22-2005, 09:37 AM
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Note that Pagid Blue pads are considered street pads
For your first track event (or two), street pads will probably be OK. However, there is no such thing as a pad which works really well at the track, and really well on the street. I'd be careful about calling Pagid Blue pads a good upgrade for the track.
I would upgrade your brake fluid to a high temp fluid (e.g., ATE TYP 200) before the event.
I would upgrade your brake fluid to a high temp fluid (e.g., ATE TYP 200) before the event.
05-22-2005, 11:08 AM
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right...
i am not buying the pads for track use only but rather for better street use. i am not comfortable using my stock pads at the track.
btw, the ATE fluid is not good for our brake systems because some of the compounds in the fluid eat away at the magnesium components in the system.
i have already changed my fluid out to the motul.
btw, the ATE fluid is not good for our brake systems because some of the compounds in the fluid eat away at the magnesium components in the system.
i have already changed my fluid out to the motul.
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05-22-2005, 02:54 PM
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I've had ATE fluid in my A6 for 3+ years without problems.
I don't know the facts, so I'm just trying to find out the issues. Don't take this personally, but I've never heard that ATE reacts with magnesium. I just researched and saw that some racing fluids can react to magnesium master cyclinders, but ATE was not indicated as having a problem.
Also, I'm guessing that Magnesium is used because it is lightweight, but I'm guessing it is expensive. I'd be surprised if Audi used a more expensive metal to save just a pound or two. Where did you hear that Audis have magnesium master cylinders?
Also, I'm guessing that Magnesium is used because it is lightweight, but I'm guessing it is expensive. I'd be surprised if Audi used a more expensive metal to save just a pound or two. Where did you hear that Audis have magnesium master cylinders?
05-22-2005, 03:11 PM
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Let me get back to you
i am posting from my phone while stuck in traffic on the interstate. once i get back to a regular computer i will research. and no i am not driving.
