brakes for a 2001 bora 4motion

[bradman29]

hey guys its time for a new set of pads for my bora as as sum of u know that means new rotors does any1 know where i can get good pads and rotors so i can put them on myself rather than paying over a $1000 for a mechanic to do it?
any comments r appreciated
cheers

[Manaz]

I found it was cheaper to get brake parts in from the US than it was to source them locally. Check out ECS Tuning - they have brake pad/rotors selections to suit the Bora V6 4Motion even though they don't explicitely list it (since they didn't get it in the US).

What you want to look for is parts to suit the Audi TT Mk1 Quattro 225HP:

Audi TT MKI Quattro 225HP > Braking > OEM

The parts there will suit the Bora V6 4Motion.

[Treza360]

I got my replacement gear from German Auto Parts when I was due for replacement. Two front rotors shipped over here and then slotted locally was about the same price as the price of one rotor from VW Australia. Also have a look at ECS, Parts4VW and maybe TMTuning as well.
How come you need to replace rotors when you pads?
Cheers,
Trent

[Jmac]

look up Greg at GSL Rallysport, site sponsor he can supply you with Premium pads any spec and slotted rotors. I use him for most of my brakes and upgrades.
Cheers
Jmac

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

I found it was cheaper to get brake parts in from the US than it was to source them locally. Check out ECS Tuning - they have brake pad/rotors selections to suit the Bora V6 4Motion even though they don't explicitely list it (since they didn't get it in the US).

What you want to look for is parts to suit the Audi TT Mk1 Quattro 225HP:

Audi TT MKI Quattro 225HP > Braking > OEM

The parts there will suit the Bora V6 4Motion.

Actually they do have parts for the bora, Lots of parts. Its under the jetta.

i.e

Volkswagen Jetta IV VR6 24v > OEM / Performance Parts - ECS Tuning Inc

[peedman]

Actually they do have parts for the bora, Lots of parts. Its under the jetta.

i.e

Volkswagen Jetta IV VR6 24v > OEM / Performance Parts - ECS Tuning Inc

Problem is they never got the 4motion bora/jetta which has the 312mm brakes. It is the same brakes as an mk1 Audi TTQ tho which is what manaz was pointing to.

Dont forget to check out GAP as they are pretty reasonable too.

[Back Door Shenanigans.]

Problem is they never got the 4motion bora/jetta which has the 312mm brakes. It is the same brakes as an mk1 Audi TTQ tho which is what manaz was pointing to.

Dont forget to check out GAP as they are pretty reasonable too.

Oh so thats not the 4motion one? I thought that it was?

[goodfella]

Oh so thats not the 4motion one? I thought that it was?

80% of Jetta parts are right, just that they never got the 4mo model, its only FWD over there.. Think of it like a grown up Mk3 VR6, hence they only had 288mm rotors IIRC

[bradman29]

cheers for that guys i'll have a gander at some and see what i can source

[bradman29]

the rotors all have a bit of a lip on them and its to much to b machined and i dunno if if its true or not but a bloke from abs and my mechanic both said that some euro cars like audi, mercedes and vw have softer pads and rotors and this is y they brake better and also release alot of a brake dust which is what i was getting and not so much now the brakes r getting low. this softer compound makes both pads and rotors life span much shorter but supposbaly its much better brakeing. ne1 else think this might b a bit of a yarn?