Brake Pads - Replacement

[DiZzY]

I too am after new front pads as the light is on the dash indicating replace. I do realise I probably have a few 1000 KMS left in them but would be good to be prepared.

I will watch this space and also see what gslrallysport come back with in regards to pricing.

Noone maybe we could do a group buy as I am in sydney as well.

[noone]

I went with the 312mm Audi TT setup in the end.

GSL can do them, but you need to provide some pads so they can either use the backing plate or make a template.

Maybe put a message up in their Sponsor thread.

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I went for a replacement for the standard caliper/rotor combination, and picked up a set of RDA slotted rotors and Remsa pads from GSL Rallysport here in Brisbane. Ended up getting Jmac to fit them and they've been excellent, no squealing and minimal break dust... but most importantly a quick heat up time even though they are high temp capable pads.

[blackbetty]

if going down the path of changing the rotors to R32 or Audi TT, is there a kit that can be purchased to do this which includes rotors, calipers, appropriate proportioning valves, hoses etc, or does it all have to be scrounged?
what kind of cost are we talking about to change the rotors to R32/calipiers?
Has someone done a how-to on this? I'll be happy to do one and take some snaps when i change my rotors. but im still about 1/2 a yr away.

[noone]

I'd find some calipers / carriers from a TT (also S3 I believe), from this forum or ozaudi.

I had great luck with new rotors, so got them cheap. From memory, with somone else installing, it cost be about $600 for the upgrade with new rotors, pads, second hand calipers and carriers and good fluid.

Car pulls up hard without much effort, but if you don't plan on tracking the car, I would not bother TBH.

[Bubu]

Even bigger brakes may not help if your old man is not using the car properly. Dont know how much track experience your old man has but its common for beginners to ride the brakes. You have to either brake or gas (or just coast if your still learning), but you cant ride the barkes or they will over heat.

I know someone with an Evo with a huge brake setup (see photo, and yes they are 18 inch rims with 6 pot calipers and 2 piece 343mm rotors) he had the same problem at Wakefield. He changed his driving style and problem is now gone. Unfortunately by then he already needed to have his rotors machined twice from heat warping.

[insanekiwi]

Agree with bubu, never ride brakes, and once you are back in the pit, make sure you cool it well... and no don't ever wash your car after a hard ride.
if you google it, you will see why it's all brake (to a point to not lose the traction) and lots of throttle control. Smooth driving is good, but riding brakes bad, and gives you slower time.

[Jmac]

I went with the 312mm Audi TT setup in the end.

GSL can do them, but you need to provide some pads so they can either use the backing plate or make a template.

Maybe put a message up in their Sponsor thread.

Disagree here, i use GSL 99% of the time for all of my brakes and he can match them up without backing plates, ive done a few 312 upgrades now with totally no hassle and all GSL supplied, all you need to know is where the donors come from, and at a very competitve price supplied and fitted.
Jmac