brake enquiries

[browndizzle]

hey guys, that time to replace some pads, was told that i should upgrade to slotted and cross-drilled rotors as well, is this necassary or is the difference minimal? heard that there wasnt much of difference, but wanted to double check and be sure from other's experience and knowledge?

thanks,

Simon.

[walbjj]

the upgrade path is usually pads, fluid, lines and rotors. thats not to say u cant skip one or the other, or they can be done all together, but seeing as pads usually wear out before rotors (as rotors can be machined and get more life out of them), then most people just replace pads and fluid.
it also depends on what ur driving use is. daily, dont bother, just change pads. unless u feel so unsafe with what u currently have, they by all means upgrade, but for the majority of people out there, sticking to oem is fine. not everyone takes their car to the track.

[browndizzle]

yeah nah just a daily, occassional fun but i feel safe haha
guess i'll just get the pads done for now

[brad]

Decent pads & clean brake fluid.

Cross drilling is mainly for looks.
Slots help with outgassing at high temps but are mainly to wipe the face of the pad. A simple change from OEM rotors to a better quality aftermarket rotor would be an upgrade anyway.

PM the glsrallysport on this forum, he can recomend a combo of pads & rotors to suit your driving style & budget. At a guess, Remsa pads & ??? rotors.

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hey guys, that time to replace some pads, was told that i should upgrade to slotted and cross-drilled rotors as well, is this necassary or is the difference minimal? heard that there wasnt much of difference, but wanted to double check and be sure from other's experience and knowledge?

thanks,

Simon.

Every car I put the slotted rotors on, I can see the improvement. The one I drive everyday, my T5... can tell you that I wouldn't want STD rotors anymore and as soon as the rear pads wear out a bit more, I will put the slotted at the back as well. I used Bendix GCT at the front and am very happy with them, they will outlast the OEM pads several times.

The one thing I noticed, that the OEM discs never get rusty except on working surface after standing for long time or after washing the car. So, to swap the OEM discs for just standard any brand discs you will not help yourself much. As brad says decent pads and the fluid should be enough.

[Lucas_R]

I can definetly recommend the "Remsa" pads from GSL Rallysport. Much, much much lower dust that the stock OEM pads and they work just as well otherwise (eg no noises / work well in when cold etc). And cost was very reasonable ($145 for the fronts and $95 for the rears - Golf R)