Machining OEM/Stock R36 Rotors

[basic]

I recently upgraded all my brakes from GSL about 6 months ago. I went with DBA T3 DBA42808S for the front and DBA T2 for the rear with Remsa pads all around. I think all up it was under $1000 and I was quoted around $1250 for OEM. I would say that the Remsa pads are average when cold (middle of the night etc) but warm up pretty quick and bite well then. They are really really bad on dust, probably worse than stock and if I hadnt just got them i would change them. What made it even more noticeable was when I plasti dipped my rims black and I had a dust coating over it. GSL also had a EOFY sale in June on for the same setup and it was only about $600 i think.

[snerlo]

Good to hear basic. Thanks for the heads up

[Passat R36]

I recently upgraded all my brakes from GSL about 6 months ago. I went with DBA T3 DBA42808S for the front and DBA T2 for the rear with Remsa pads all around. I think all up it was under $1000 and I was quoted around $1250 for OEM. I would say that the Remsa pads are average when cold (middle of the night etc) but warm up pretty quick and bite well then. They are really really bad on dust, probably worse than stock and if I hadnt just got them i would change them. What made it even more noticeable was when I plasti dipped my rims black and I had a dust coating over it. GSL also had a EOFY sale in June on for the same setup and it was only about $600 i think.

I have stocked up the exactly rotors from GSL. Thanks for the heads up. I will do more research on pads when I need to put new rotors and pads on. So far it looks like the ATE ceramic is the way to go.

[MrWolf]

Yeah, I think I'm going to follow suit.

For anyone else who's interested, I've linked the rotors below.

Fronts: DBA42808S

Rears: DBA2809S

To the guys with the ATEs, where'd you source them from? Had a quick look around, but wasn't able to find anything solid regarding pricing.

[warrick]

this is who i got mine from.first class service and very helpful.
cheers
warrick

Everything You Need to Know About ATE Ceramic Brake Pads - Bavaria Motor Tuning Service, Brendale

[MrWolf]

this is who i got mine from.first class service and very helpful.
cheers
warrick

Everything You Need to Know About ATE Ceramic Brake Pads - Bavaria Motor Tuning Service, Brendale

Thanks for the quick response Warrick. I'll have a look-see.

[MrWolf]

Hi again guys,

Finally received my rotors and pads today (ended up going with QFM because I was a bit skeptical over the ceramics bite. Might give it a go next time).

One thing I completely overlooked was the brake wear sensors, which don't come with the pads.

Am I able to re-use the existing sensors, or am I better off getting a set from VW? From what I recall reading, I believe the R36s only have sensors on the front?

If someone more experienced would be able to cast their opinion, that'd be awesome.

Cheers

[h100vw]

Hi again guys,

Finally received my rotors and pads today (ended up going with QFM because I was a bit skeptical over the ceramics bite. Might give it a go next time).

One thing I completely overlooked was the brake wear sensors, which don't come with the pads.

Are I able to re-use the existing sensors, or am I better off getting a set from VW? From what I recall reading, I believe the R36s only have sensors on the front?

If someone more experienced would be able to cast their opinion, that'd be awesome.

Cheers

The sensor is embedded in the pad so you would have to be pretty motivated to swap them over. Assuming that you are the kind of guy to look at your brakes more than every 15k, you can cut the wires off the old pads and electrically short them out, to stop the warning light coming on.

Gavin

[warrick]

on my cc the sensor was only on the passenger front side.one of the reasons i didnt get the QFM was because they didnt have the sensor.
cheers
warrick

[booba]

you can disable the sensor with vcds