Brakes. oh yeah

[jdbubb at verizon.net (Dan Bubb)]

Old guy? Jeez you know how to cut an old guy to the bone!
Well, at least I don't have "old guy" in my signature. ;^)

I don't much care for EBC. Had those on my Audi for a while. IIRC cold braking wasn't much. They just didn't bite.
As far as rotors in general I think the cross drilling is a waste of time unless you seriously track your car. I like the ATE slotted rotors carried by www.tirerack.com. Cheap and the slots help get those pesky gases from between the pad and rotor on a hot track day.
I'm also not sure about the cad plating. I've got some cad plated rotors on my Audi and it looks like it's just a matter of time before rust gets under the plating and it comes off. I guess the hubs of the plated rotors still look pretty decent, but the outside and venting are rusted, just like an unplated rotor.
Given a choice I'd run an unplated, slotted rotor that's relatively cheap and Mintex Red Box pads.
Dan

From: "Ben Walter" <toofast4you89@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 7:56 PM
Subject: Re: Brakes. oh yeah


> 16v all the way old guy:)
> 
> On 9/18/06, Dan Bubb <jdbubb@verizon.net> wrote:
>>
>> Yeah, I agree. There is absolutely no sense in optimizing the situation,
>> either cost or performance. ;^)
>> Hey Punk! Is this for an 8V or 16V?
>>
>>
>> From: "LEF" <rocco16@sbcglobal.net>
>> Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 7:17 PM
>> Subject: Re: Brakes. oh yeah
>>
>>
>> I've found that Sciroccos are so light and so underpowered (in particular,
>> the 8v's) that practically any brake rotor/pad combo will work just fine.
>> Take your pick...!
>>
>> :)
>> larry
>> sandiego16v
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Ben Walter
>> To: Scirocco List
>> Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 3:25 PM
>> Subject: Q: Brakes...
>>
>>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I'm looking at two different sets of brakes right now and I'm interested
>> in
>> every ones thoughts an opinions.  first off my demands are high
>> performance-the best i can get from stock calipers and rotor diameter.
>> longevity is a plus but not a requirement.
>>
>> the first set from germanautoparts.com: EBC Sport rotors, PAIR. Improved
>> high temperature and wet braking, recommended for high performance use.
>> Wide
>> scraper slots expel water, gasses and dust, blind drilled dimples help
>> break
>> down surface gasses and prevent cracking. Rotors are cadnium plated to
>> resist corrosion on areas not swept by brake pads
>> -and-
>> Brake pad set, EBC Greenstuff. High performance street pads featuring a
>> blend of aramid fibers such as Kevlar and Twaron with no steel or carbon
>> content. Great stopping power and very little brake dust. EBC pads also
>> feature an exclusive brake-in coatin
>>
>> the second set from potterman: 10.1" Vented Zimmermann Sport Cross Drilled
>> Front Brake Rotor
>> -and-
>> The ultimate pad for street/mild track use. Reduces fading after prolonged
>> abuse. Fits Scirocco 16v, A2 Jetta 2.0 16V, B3 Passat 16v, A3 2.0 8v
>> w/10.1"/Corrado G60/VR6, and 95 A3 VR6 w/11.0"
>>
>> any thoughts?  is their a better combination out there??
>>
>>
>> --
>> The Punk
>>
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