vr6 rotors and pads

[h100vw]

Late VRs have 288 by 25mm discs, early ones are 280 by 22mm

Gavin

[V®6]

If you go to the DBA website it has an online catalogue so you can look up the relevant part number discs you need.

Although the description of the models listed confuses me.

[pisana]

DBA is a royal rip off, fair enough it's aussie made but RBA (chinese made) make a good slotted rotor for a damn cheap price. They also make slotted set for the rears. A mate who runs "better brakes" has not had a single call back regarding any of the RBA products, he swears by them.

I'd recommend them highly, along with the EBC greenstuff pads up front and a pair of bendix in the rear, they are still very grabby and create very little dust.

Also, if you want anything priced well, stay well clear of autobarn. They quoted me $360 per slotted rotor {DBA} for the VR6. My RBA's cost me $235 for the front pair alone

[VW VR6]

Do you have website for DBA please ?

[pisana]

http://www.dba.com.au/
& RDA / EBC website
http://rdabrakes.com.au/

[dottorone]

Does slotting and drilling really make any difference? Other than reducing surface area that is

[BlueVR6]

I did have issues with EBC GreenStuff pads! i dont think they like stock rotors much and in my case caused frequent warping. brake dust is a pain, i do agree. but at least you know your pads are working with the rotors

[h100vw]

It reduces brake fade due to gases that build up between the pad and disc when the going gets tough.

Gavin

[V®6]

Can someone shed some light on DBA Rotors for me? I am looking at getting a price shortly but have no idea what to ask for as their website is confusing me a little.

DBA lists the following four models under MK3 VR6:

MK3 GTi VR6 (Early) (4/94 - 7/95)
MK3 GTi VR6 (Late) (8/95 - 98 )
MK3 VR6 (From SW 400 001) (94 - 97)
MK3 VR6 (Up to SW 400 000) (94 - 97)

All I know is my car is a 1994 VR6, and what the heck is SW 400 000???

[MattyT]

I never figured it out when I was looking at new rotors. Instead look at the diameter of the rotor, if you have a 94 vr6 you should be running 280mm fronts. So order the 280mm DBA versions.