RE: Brake upgrades

[Compaq Desktop Customer <vanambum@silyn.net>]

I have cross-drilled vented Brembos on my 89.  I don't have much to compare to except stock, but I'm completely satisfied with mine.  There's a definite improvement in braking, especially from high speeds like when someone cuts in front of me on the Autobahn.  I have Metalmaster pads.  They're okay, but I wish I would've went with something else because they're really dirty.  They trash my BBS's pretty quick!  I ordered my parts from Rapid Parts in Monsey, NY because everything car-related here in Germany is outrageously priced!  Believe it or not, parts are much cheaper in the states.  Good luck on your 15" inch wheel shopping!
My personal favorite is the Borbet Type A because they're deepdish and not too outrageously priced.  But anyway, hope I helped...

Oh, one other thing...I'd keep your rear rotors the way they are.  I think it's a waste of money considering 80% of your braking is up front.

-Mike

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From: 	Brandon Sommerville[SMTP:brandon@caseware.com]
Sent: 	Friday, September 13, 1996 11:52 PM
To: 	scirocco-l@privateI.com
Subject: 	Brake upgrades

Hey, volks,

If I go to 15" wheels for my Scirocco, I can go to 11" Corrado brakes, correct?

What type of rotor do you guys recommend?  I've heard that vented is a must,
but drilling is useful only for racing and can cause cracks, but that
slotting is good for street/autocross use.

Also the last European Car did a brake pad test, have you seen it?  If so do
you agree with their findings and what kind of brake pad do you recommend
with the rotors you would suggest?

My rear rotors are stock, as far as I know, should I upgrade them too or are
they fine the way they are?

Thanks in advance, all advice welcome...

Brandon Sommerville

Hukt on fonix wurkd for mee!

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