MkVII Brakes (Pads, Rotors and Calipers) - Discussion and Questions

[Kachingg]

Yeah thats true the vw's apply the rear's 1st under normal light braking i have gone though 2 sets of back brakes vs 1 set of fronts in my mark 6
Getting a mark 7.5 this week been looking at a bbk or upgrading rotors/pads but have called several vw performance centres in melbourne none of who have bothered to get back to me maybe they think i am just a tyre kicker? disappointing as i want some further mods including coilovers and tune further down the track and would use the same company that helped me out with brakes... oh well will just paint calipers atm for a good look and upgrade later when i do coilovers and tune maybe they will listen then

[beroukas]

Thanks for the feedback all..

I'll go flash a torch on the rears and have a look.. although my VW Service only mentioned the fronts, which is strange if the rears grab first..

Too much driving in reverse

What disc with the ATE Ceramic.. I've used the DBA Slotted in the past..


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[Kachingg]

From all i have read the dba t3/t4 slotted seem to be a good pick

[Umai Naa!!]

ATE recommends their own discs, for optimal performance.

[Kachingg]

Yup i bet they do
And all other's are inferior i bet hmmm
Do your research fit what you think is good for you all have pro's and con's usually price with aftermarket rotors

[Reedy]

Hey, just had a 60000klm service done and my mechanic said I've got huge grooves on just the inner of both front rotors. I did not get to see them but I put my hand over and felt, the seemed very deep. Car brakes ok with no squeaking.
Anybody else had this? I'm seeing if VW will cover this under warranty. Funny thing is there is plenty of meat still left on the pads. I don't drive hard.


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[Kachingg]

The oem rotors are made from a soft iron to pass the eu test for stopping with cold brakes when the brake booster fails
That said 60k is low for that to happen but you have a r so i bet the vw warranty people will go hard driving/it's a wear item
Ect did your mechanic say they needed replacing?
If not keep using them also usually the oem brakes have 1 or 2 pistons on the inside of the caliper that press against the rotor and the other side gets pulled onto rotor
That can also lead to the wear you are seeing
If vw won't come to the party with replacing them
Get some aftermarket dba/rda ect rotors more expensive yes
But much harder iron plus better looking if you go for the slotted look
Let us know how you get on with the warranty claim

[Umai Naa!!]

Yup i bet they do
And all other's are inferior i bet hmmm
Do your research fit what you think is good for you all have pro's and con's usually price with aftermarket rotors

Yeah, cool...

[Reedy]

The oem rotors are made from a soft iron to pass the eu test for stopping with cold brakes when the brake booster fails
That said 60k is low for that to happen but you have a r so i bet the vw warranty people will go hard driving/it's a wear item
Ect did your mechanic say they needed replacing?
If not keep using them also usually the oem brakes have 1 or 2 pistons on the inside of the caliper that press against the rotor and the other side gets pulled onto rotor
That can also lead to the wear you are seeing
If vw won't come to the party with replacing them
Get some aftermarket dba/rda ect rotors more expensive yes
But much harder iron plus better looking if you go for the slotted look
Let us know how you get on with the warranty claim

Thanks for that mate. Yes I bet they say hard breaking, which I don't do as there is plenty of meat on the pads left, still worth a try. My mechanic said they are fine and it breaks fine, as if he had not told me I wouldn't off noticed. Yes it will be some T3's and remsa pads sooner rather than later, even though it's fine I still know it's there. Booked in at VW tomorrow, I'll let you know. As I say, pads are like new and the outer of the rotors are perfect. It's just both the front insides.


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[Reedy]

Ok. According to VW these deep grooves are suppose to be there, it's how they balance the rotor?? I'll try and get some pictures next time.


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