vr6 rotors and pads

**dottorone** · 24-01-2009, 03:07 PM

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

**BlueVR6** · 24-01-2009, 03:17 PM

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** · 24-01-2009, 03:18 PM

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

Gavin

**jayjay** · 24-01-2009, 04:25 PM

wouldn't it also slightly reduce rotating/unsprung mass?

i bought some cross drilled rotors and mintex pads from overseas but in hindsight i'd probably pay the extra few quid to have them straight away from local suppliers/distributors. however, the is a muuuuuch larger variety outside of australia.

**mk3pete** · 27-01-2009, 08:41 AM

theres a dealer in thomastown for ebc so il be going there very shortly thanks heaps for the info

**V®6** · 16-04-2009, 01:04 PM

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** · 16-04-2009, 01:50 PM

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.

**Mrk_Mickey** · 16-04-2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

It's very easy to tell

280mm calipers stick out HEAPS far, and they have a curvy bar across the inner edge (closest to the centre of the hub). The new 288mm brakes have a very straight looking caliper with no weird sticky-outy bits.