Looking for recommendations on replacement rotors and pads

[Melbourne_Tiggy]

The DBA 4000 series have been great, much improved stopping power and paired with the red stuff sounds like a great combination. Keep us posted on the install and braking improvements.

[Bydant]

Got all the parts during the week and made an attempt to fit them on Thursday night. Fitted the rear pads, but not the rotors, due to not having a 14mm triple square / XZN bit.

Fitted the front rotors and brake pads without too much drama, apart from having to cut the wear sensor plug from the old pads to replace the plug on the new ones. The plug on the new pads was the same plug type, but male (you could plug the pads into each other).


I also attempted to bleed the brakes using a mityvac, but with no luck. Might try later this week.

I now have the m14xzn on order, so hopefully I can replace the rear rotors soon.

Replaced the DSG fluid at the same time. Man that stuff was dark.

[Melbourne_Tiggy]

How are the new discs and pads going? Noticeable improvement from stock?

[Bydant]

I didn't want to say anything until they were bedded-in (200-300km) as they will still have the "brake-in coating" on them. This is the same reason I haven't cleaned my wheels. That coating makes a mess in the bedding-in period.

[Bydant]

After a month of testing I feel that these pads have broken in. I'm quite happy with the combination and I feel that there is more modulation before ABS. Initial bit is good and a bit more finess is required for normal braking. I haven't had any noise and there is far less brake dust sticking to wheels. If I remember, I will update with how long they last.

Fitment was straight forward apart from the M14 XZN bit required for the rear callipers. It should also be noted that the calliper bolts on the rear are torque to yield style bolts and should not be reused (90nm + 90°). The front bolts are ok to reuse after cleaning (200nm).