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Brake talk - lean me up good.



Interesting point.
I would classify myself as an assertive driver, not an agressive
driver.  I don't need Brembo stuff!.
The stock brakes have been fine, that's always a lousy argument when
thinking of an upgrade.

GP

On 5/8/07, marc_scirocco@xxxxxxxxxxxx <marc_scirocco@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> How many $$$ have you got, and how much more brake do you want?
>
> Marc
>
> >
> > De: "Greg Pallett" <greg.rocco@xxxxxxxxx>
> >
> > As I've had the wheels on and off the Scirocco the last few weeks (in
> > pre-cincy prep!) it's become clear that I'm going to need new brake
> > pads this summer.
> > AFAIK the rotors themselves are fine, the stock vented whatevers.  I
> > had new rotors and pads put on just after I got the car, 4 years and
> > 40k miles ago.
> > I'd like to take the chance to consider an upgrade.  Would larger
> > (than stock for an 84) be worth the $$?  What other upgrades are worth
> > considering, would I need additional new hardware, like calipers or
> > carriers?
> > Really, I haven't paid attention to brake-talk in the past cause I
> > just wan't ready for it yet :)
> > So, considering I know basically nothing, where should I start researching?
> >
> > Thoughts, opinions, and sugguestions appreciated.
> >
> > GP
> >
>
>


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