Vancity2Constantinople1
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nope.. still weak in my opinion. BBK it is then..
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Upgrading the 2.5L Brakes
- Thread starter Lucidentropy
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nope.. still weak in my opinion. BBK it is then..
MKV Aaron1
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Yes, a BBK will be much better, but for value, you can't beat the GTI/HPS combo.
I had Boxster brakes, ss lines, and hps pads, and the braking was insane. Now I am back on the stocks with HPS and its pretty good for just a pad upgrade.
I had no trouble with stock brakes slowing down my STG 2 GTI from triple digits. Repetition is where they suffer though. The HPS pads, ss lines and fluid are a great, cheap upgrade, and will take anything but the harshest abuse (road course, ohio 555 etc).
Just my opinion though.
intanetfreak
Go Kart Champion
I'm looking at this as well... sorry to hijack OP...
what's the max rotor size a 16" can handle? ECS has 288mm as the stock, an option for 312mm and also 345mm... any ideas? I run 18" on my summers but use stock 16" for my winters.
what's the max rotor size a 16" can handle? ECS has 288mm as the stock, an option for 312mm and also 345mm... any ideas? I run 18" on my summers but use stock 16" for my winters.
http://www.tyrolsport.com/brakes/tyrolsport-brake-caliper-stiffening-kit-for-vw/audi/
some people have reported that the stock caliper guide flexes under braking, and the bushing kit makes a world of difference. I have not used it personally, but am considering it when upgrading to GTI brakes.
Peter
some people have reported that the stock caliper guide flexes under braking, and the bushing kit makes a world of difference. I have not used it personally, but am considering it when upgrading to GTI brakes.
Peter
Gunkata
Drag Race Newbie
stoptech > Hawk pads, imho and typically dust more. Can also try the posi-quiets as i believe they dust less.
I'd recommend doing stoptech pads front and rear, check part#'s, then look on ebay or carpartkings.com , get them for like $120 or less shipped (probably for both). Do those and possibly lines and fluid, but may not even be needed. OEM fluid is already a pretty damn good DOT4 rated fluid - not many know this, so perhaps bushings would be smarter in this case. With just going to Stoptech Street Performance pads all around you should see and feel a huge difference.
I'd recommend doing stoptech pads front and rear, check part#'s, then look on ebay or carpartkings.com , get them for like $120 or less shipped (probably for both). Do those and possibly lines and fluid, but may not even be needed. OEM fluid is already a pretty damn good DOT4 rated fluid - not many know this, so perhaps bushings would be smarter in this case. With just going to Stoptech Street Performance pads all around you should see and feel a huge difference.
ModBargains
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Go with the Stoptech pads with the stainless steel brake line, you should feel the difference . Feel free to contact me if you have any other questions
Paul122157
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I got StopTech pads with Powerstop rotors. Did the trick. I think I definitely paid over 300 lol but it stops on a dime, probably better than a GTI.
FF_animal
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Like others have mentioned blanks are the way to go. I've had slotted/drilled and honestly don't feel much difference compared to blanks. They look much nicer if your wheels allow a nice view but that's about it. I picked up 4 centric rotors and a set of stoptech pads for 265 on autoanything.
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cubeofsoup
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If anyone here believes the Engineering Explained YT channel, he has a video about the pros/cons of the different rotor styles. A TLDW would be: vented will be the best bet for non-track applications that want maximum stopping power and pad life.
cubeofsoup
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Too Long Didn't Watch :thumbsup:
Noticed that you're Upstate NY, are you near Watkins Glenn? It's one of my favorite Tracks, getting there can be fun as well.
Better than Mosport.Stay with stock solid brake rotors, upgrade the pads (Stop Tech or Hawk HPS). Adding more mass to the package slows the Golf down, if you track the car and all things being equal you'll notice the difference at the end of the straights.
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Had some brake fade my last Track Day, swapped out my HPS fronts with these Porterfield R4 Front Brake Pads. I've had great success with Porterfields before so I suspect they will be up to the task. I coulda used Stop Tech or Hawk HP or similar but the major advantage is they are progressive and provide good feel even when really HOT.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/PMBAP1107.htm?pn=PMB-AP1107&SVSVSI=5073
http://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/PMBAP1107.htm?pn=PMB-AP1107&SVSVSI=5073
I worked with a VW shop local to me and talked to them about brake options. I was encouraged to check out the Tyrolsport master cylinder bracket. The mechanic suggested to me that it is at least 4X as effective as a brake line upgrade. I got one installed and am really happy with the results.
Hmmm, I may try this !