S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the B5 Audi S4 & RS4 produced from 1998-2002

Q: what are the best brakes for the $$$?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-30-2002, 06:27 AM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
ZKNY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Q: what are the best brakes for the $$$?

i hear that stoptechs are good, but how do the APR compare.

where should i go if i want the hot deal?

newbie here,
thanx in advance,

-eugene
Old 04-30-2002, 06:32 AM
  #2  
EdP
AudiWorld Uber User
 
EdP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 50,950
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default more or less the same thing One is anodized, the other is painted.

some variances in the hat design, Stoptech cools the face with their directional vaning, APR tightens up the manufacturing tolerances to fit more wheels (this can be good AND bad - I had to grind some flash off of my control arm on my A4 1.8 to not have them rub the rotor)...
Old 04-30-2002, 06:44 AM
  #3  
Junior Member
 
bitrbo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 1,336
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Wait a few more weeks... another option will be available then...

<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/746217.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/s4/msgs/746217.phtml</a</li></ul>
Old 04-30-2002, 08:26 AM
  #4  
Junior Member
 
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 602
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Check out the ECS packages....

I just got the 993TT two-piece rotors with Mintex Red pads (in stock calipers) and think it's awesome on the street. However, pad selection is limited for the stock calipers. If you go with the Porsche calipers, it opens up a whole new world of brake pads that you could go with (track, street, and everything in between!). Make sure you check into what pads are available for each kit you check out....... That should be part of your decision, too.

Steve<ul><li><a href="http://www.ecstuning.com/00s4allproducts2nd.htm">http://www.ecstuning.com/00s4allproducts2nd.htm</a</li></ul>
Old 04-30-2002, 09:37 AM
  #5  
EdP
AudiWorld Uber User
 
EdP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 50,950
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default oh, and Stoptech's directional vaning design is close to patent approval.

and is their innovation. This will most likely affect Stasis' product.

Long story made short, My brakes I had on my stage 3 was very potent indeed, and especially for the price, are impossible to beat as a return on investment.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
panman
Audi Original "S" Cars
14
07-06-2006 01:06 AM
USCTrojan4Life
A4 (B6 Platform) Discussion
7
02-11-2005 10:13 PM
Pelican Pete
A4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
12
04-29-2004 03:27 AM
QuiksilverS4
S4 / RS4 (B5 Platform) Discussion
6
03-17-2003 08:46 AM



Quick Reply: Q: what are the best brakes for the $$$?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:26 AM.