Brake Upgrade Questions and Info wanted :)

[marc_scirocco at sympatico.ca (Marc_Scirocco_Québec)]

It all deppends on your budget and on your needs.

For clarity, please read my comments below.

Cheers.

Marc
'83 Scirocco
'97 A4

> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org] On Behalf Of Adrian
> Sent: February 7, 2004 10:58 AM
> To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
> Subject: Brake Upgrade Questions and Info wanted :)
> 
> 
> Hey Guys...
> Done with the motor swap and now onto the next important upgrade: The
> Brakes!
> 
> I found some stock 16V calipers and carriers that I just "bought"(MO
> on-route ;) 
> 
> I though I will refresh the whole braking system while at it.
> Tomorrow I'm going to pull all the lines and replace them with new
> ones(bought a spool of brake line and got the necessary bending and
> flaring tools). First I'm going to replace the rears since the lines
> look like crap covered in rust and it seems like someone already replace
> part of them.
> SO...
> Here's a couple of questions that might help me a bit on my quest for
> better stopping :)
> 
> 1.- I remember a slight mention of the Audi Aluminum Master Cylinder.
> What advantages would be on using this unit over the stock piece and
> what year and model can be found on?

I can't remember about the Audi unit. Generel consensus seems to get the
 G60 MC. Patrick's web site (ATS) has more info.
<<http://longcoeur.com/scirocco/Index2.html>>

> 2.- I was thinking about replacing the factory rubber brake hoses with
> Braided Stainless ones. Where can I find them for a good price?

Potterman? I got mine from Ron's parts. Get the 16V kit if you plan on 
having rear drums. It has six hoses instead of four. You'll need them.
 
> 3.- What brake pads do you guys use and what would you recommend. I was
> going to used EBC pads but I figured that I would double check with the
> list first.

I am using Mintex, bought from Tim Styles Racing UK. They are great.
Others might have different opinions on this.
 
> 4.- While doing all this I want to drain and replace all the brake fluid
> in the system. What grade should I use? Remember I like to go fast then
> to stomp on the brakes in the last second.

I am using Dot-4. I flush the system every year.
 
> 5.- Are Cross Drilled and Slotted Rotors worth to go after or just get
> the stock replacement parts?

Lots of different opinions on this. If you like the look, go for it.
If you experience fade (street??), get drilled rotors. Buy slotted pads
instead of the slotted rotors to save $$ for the same efect.
I slot my pads my ownself.
 
> Most of this stuff is going to be quite easy for me to get a hold of,
> and maybe even get a price break at my buddies ;)
> 
> Thanks everybody...
> 
> Adrian C.
> Project Scirocco R2.oT - "The Turbocharged 16Valves of Fire Breathing
> Fury"
> ( 2.0L 16V T66 )
> 
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