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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« on: December 24, 2008, 08:22:04 pm »
I still have the standard brakes on my ED30 but they will be sorted shortly just not sure which one's yet  :confused:

(New Split topic from Original Superchips one due to me taking it off course  :signLOL:)
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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #1 on: December 24, 2008, 08:24:14 pm »
Quote from: SteveP on December 24, 2008, 08:22:04 pm
Yep still the standard brakes but they will be sorted shortly just not sure which one's yet  :confused:

be the first with the Audi RS4's  :happy2:
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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #2 on: December 24, 2008, 08:26:16 pm »
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The trick with selecting the right brakes is getting the most appropriate ones for the specific car - It's not just about getting the biggest.
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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #3 on: December 24, 2008, 08:28:13 pm »
yeh i do agree, 4 pot AP's are more than enough for the GTi, that said someone has to do the RS4's  8)
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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #4 on: December 24, 2008, 08:30:57 pm »
Good advise Robin  :happy2:, that's why I need to do quite a bit of research as I want something appropriate to car and it's performance but can still stand up to the high mileage I do without needing excessive maintenance.

Shaun, I do like the look of the RS4 brakes just not sure if these are suited to my needs  :confused:
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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #5 on: December 24, 2008, 08:34:59 pm »
Quote from: SteveP on December 24, 2008, 08:30:57 pm
Good advise Robin  :happy2:, that's why I need to do quite a bit of research as I want something appropriate to car and it's performance but can still stand up to the high mileage I do without needing excessive maintenance.

Shaun, I do like the look of the RS4 brakes just not sure if these are suited to my needs  :confused:

for day to day proper OEM type use i would get AP 4 pots, for the bling effect i would get the RS4's
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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #6 on: December 24, 2008, 08:36:31 pm »
what is your thoughts on just changing the pads, discs and break lines  :ashamed: i would love some big breaks but cost is an issue so how effective would this route be?

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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #7 on: December 24, 2008, 08:42:27 pm »
Quote from: GTIjames on December 24, 2008, 08:36:31 pm
what is your thoughts on just changing the pads, discs and break lines  :ashamed: i would love some big breaks but cost is an issue so how effective would this route be?


i personally would go for the R32 set up from the GB on here over just pad/ disc upgrade  :happy2:
« Last Edit: December 24, 2008, 08:48:44 pm by 182_blue »
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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #8 on: December 24, 2008, 08:46:11 pm »
^^^ My current thinking is either the R32 setup with some better pads or a set of 4 pot AP's, I don't see enough benefit from just upgrading the pads and disc's on the standard setup  :happy2:
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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2008, 08:48:01 pm »
Quote from: SteveP on December 24, 2008, 08:46:11 pm
^^^ My current thinking is either the R32 setup with some better pads or a set of 4 pot AP's, I don't see enough benefit from just upgrading the pads and disc's on the standard setup  :happy2:

if it was me i would get the AP's, i had the same setup as the R32 on my last car and i upgraded that  :happy2:
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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #10 on: December 24, 2008, 08:50:23 pm »
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We've meandered a bit off topic [Cool split-off, Steve] :happy2:..........

...........but more pots = bigger pads = much more expensive.

I'm not saying that AP Racing's 4-pots for the GTI are way and above better than anyone else's but I will go as far as saying that, for the GTI for Fast Road use, they are absolutely faultless and stunningly effective!

I'm about to find out how expensive some new DS2500 pads for them are.

« Last Edit: December 24, 2008, 09:00:37 pm by RedRobin »
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Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2008, 08:50:51 pm »
Quote from: 182_blue on December 24, 2008, 08:48:01 pm
Quote from: SteveP on December 24, 2008, 08:46:11 pm
^^^ My current thinking is either the R32 setup with some better pads or a set of 4 pot AP's, I don't see enough benefit from just upgrading the pads and disc's on the standard setup  :happy2:

if it was me i would get the AP's, i had the same setup as the R32 on my last car and i upgraded that  :happy2:

Cheers Shaun  :happy2:

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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #13 on: December 24, 2008, 08:59:15 pm »
Im also upgrading in the New year and im thinking along the lines of R32 calipers with cross drilled discs and upgraded fast road use pads.
I think this will be effective without costing the earth.
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Re: Post Stage 2 Brakes Discussion
« Reply #14 on: December 24, 2008, 09:01:46 pm »
I was thinking about brakes, would RS4 discs and toureg 6 pots work with custom carriers?  :jumping:
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