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Offline LouCyffer

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Brake feel
« on: June 20, 2010, 02:27:58 pm »
Hi guys, new to the forum, and the Golf GTI. I've come from Imprezas, and the one issue I have with my GTI is brake feel, or rather, the lack of it. Ok, I've been used to big ol' Bremos on the STi, but I find I can't feel the grip through the pedal like I could with the Scooby. There's plenty of stopping power, but no feel.

Now, I don't want to start down the path to the Darkside, modifying brakes etc. I'd like to know views about standard brake feel. For the record, I have an 08 DSG, with 15k on the clock. The pads are fine if a bit squealy at times (OEM, plenty of life left) despite having them out and cleaning the pad surfaces. My next step is fluid change, then after that..??
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2010, 04:41:02 pm »
Hi mate, i would go for an OEM fluid change and new Oem pads. My car feels a lot nicer to drive after the work was carried out, smoother and more feel.
I am told with DSG/auto the pads are prone to glazing, and i believe a little fade under extreme track use, this could be inneficient standard brake calipers or muppets at the wheel or both  :signLOL:.

Hope this helps, no doubt someone else will be along to help shortly, or verbally kick my face in for my suggestions haha  :jumpmove:
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2010, 05:02:47 pm »
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VAG (Volkswagen Audi Group) cars are well known for their poor servo feel. Achieving a better pedal feel and response depends how far you want to go and spend on modding, a good aftermarket big brake kit being the obvious solution.
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2010, 05:08:40 pm »
im changing my brakes this month for a few track days before i get a Big brake kit in the autumn.  getting new discs all round, ill be fitting pagid fast road/track pads, and braided hoses along with some motul RBF600 fluid.  im pretty sure there will be a marked increase in pedal feel, especially as mine havent been bled for a while.

there is the option of getting the tyrol brake bushings, which replace the soft bushes and should give additional feel
http://www.tyrolsport.com/index.php?p=product&id=124&parent=64
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2010, 05:34:34 pm »
Quote from: Truckie on June 20, 2010, 04:41:02 pm
Hi mate, i would go for an OEM fluid change and new Oem pads. My car feels a lot nicer to drive after the work was carried out, smoother and more feel.
I am told with DSG/auto the pads are prone to glazing, and i believe a little fade under extreme track use, this could be inneficient standard brake calipers or muppets at the wheel or both  :signLOL:.

Hope this helps, no doubt someone else will be along to help shortly, or verbally kick my face in for my suggestions haha  :jumpmove:

Thanks Truckie. The glazing usually comes from low speed brake dragging on DSG/auto boxes. Precisely why I pulled the pads & cleaned the faces. I'm not going to modify in any way as braking power is fine, the feel issue is just a niggle. Anyway, I'm due a service fairly soon so I'll have a chat with the local service dept, they're very helpful.
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2010, 05:38:00 pm »
I used the tyrol sport bushing kit on my mk4 - questionable results really, no percievable difference and they need looking after
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2010, 12:59:13 am »
Ever since I bought my GTI, I've harped on about how the brakes are crap at anything above 50mph.
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2010, 07:26:38 pm »
Quote from: stealthwolf on June 21, 2010, 12:59:13 am
Ever since I bought my GTI, I've harped on about how the brakes are crap at anything above 50mph.

Thats just because you cant drive very well.  :scared: :signLOL:
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2010, 08:38:21 pm »
Maiiow! Saucer of milk to Table Three, TC! :smiley:
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2010, 10:31:08 pm »
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #10 on: June 06, 2011, 10:41:51 pm »
Anyone using the Tyrol sport brake stiffening kit on a Mk.V ??

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« Last Edit: July 26, 2012, 12:23:03 am by the bruce »
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #11 on: June 06, 2011, 10:44:06 pm »
Quote from: the bruce on June 06, 2011, 10:41:51 pm
Anyone using the Tyrol sport siffening kit on a Mk.V ??

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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #12 on: June 06, 2011, 10:45:15 pm »
I would put money on them to make zero difference... like dave says 'no percievable difference'!
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Re: Brake feel
« Reply #13 on: July 26, 2012, 12:25:11 am »
To me they really made a noticable difference.  :evilgrin:

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