Brakes.. Rotos, pads and fluid. 2010 6R 77TSI

[OUR6R]

Just a quick review for the advice received from the guys at GSL Rallysport - Brakes Direct.

I was close to ordering Brembo Max rotors and EBC pads out of Germany. After a chat with the guys at GSL I went with Fremax Carbon + rotors and Remsa pads at a 1/4 of the price. End result is fantastic pedal feel and unbelievable stopping ability. No noise very little dust and a quick bed in period.

Does anyone have any advise on aftermarket suspension bushes? The factory rubber is showing signs of age.

[brad]

A mate of mine runs whiteline poly bushes up front. He's very happy with the extra caster.

[trive2]

Hey Brad, what benefits does the extra caster give him? I'm having problems getting the car aligned to track straight, always seems to want to go a little left on the average road.

[gavs]

Just a quick review for the advice received from the guys at GSL Rallysport - Brakes Direct.

I was close to ordering Brembo Max rotors and EBC pads out of Germany. After a chat with the guys at GSL I went with Fremax Carbon + rotors and Remsa pads at a 1/4 of the price. End result is fantastic pedal feel and unbelievable stopping ability. No noise very little dust and a quick bed in period.

Does anyone have any advise on aftermarket suspension bushes? The factory rubber is showing signs of age.

It really depends on what exactly you're after. My recommendation for a performance based driving feel is to get urethane bushes for the 2 front control arm bushes and solid rubber for the rear control arm bushes as well as rubber for the anti-roll bar. Make sure you also replace your strut mounts and strut bearings at the same time as well as tie rods and ball joints, I know it sounds like overkill but trust me, you will never be happy with it if you only do half the job. *speaking for experience*

If you still want to retain a factory-like ride, go with factory rubber all around but I still suggest the solid rubber bush in the rear of the control arms.

[gavs]

Hey Brad, what benefits does the extra caster give him? I'm having problems getting the car aligned to track straight, always seems to want to go a little left on the average road.

This could be related to the slight camber of the road dragging the car left and to fix this, the car needs to be over compensated so it's not actually tracking straight...

[brad]

Hey Brad, what benefits does the extra caster give him? I'm having problems getting the car aligned to track straight, always seems to want to go a little left on the average road.

I'd have to see your alignment specs to comment.

Generally, if you get left hand drift on a road that isn't excessively cambered you can compensate by having about 0.3 degrees more camber on the LHS & about 0.5degrees more caster.

My mates notes off another forum - I have no idea what alignment settings they used.

Bushes done.

Honestly, can't detect any real NVH hit. Can't detect the extra caster at straight ahead.

But can detect a better located front end & improved turn-in.

Ok, chuffed to bits. Coarse chip bitumen barely any different. Secondary ride is actually better...no extra thwack & much less for-aft movement, bumps are just dealt with very, very quickly.

And turn-in in medium to high speed corners is ridiculous. It's actually neutral to a touch taily now. Who doesn't like that?

3 days later - apparently he's chuffed:

Verdict is in - absolutely chuffed to bits! Should have done it years ago.

No NVH hit, not that I can objectively tell. Was a greasy day out this morning, but regardless, the steering weights up beautifully under load & the grip! Probably 20-30% less steering input needed (no joke) and she's as neutral as you could ever wish for.

I also moved from Polo GTI to the Seat steering weight setting. I like it more, a bit less assistance at low speeds.

This car is giving me more joy than the Evora did.

Go figure.

I love my steering. I love my steering. I love my steering. I love my steering.

Wife (not a car person) even mentioned last night that she (1) noticed the difference & (2) likes the firmness & positivity, especially cornering hard (yes, at times she scoots along).