rear rotors

[abdelrak]

time to change rear pads and rotors. anyone know a nice upgrade to the rear dscs? maybe brembo discs? where to get??

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by abdelrak
time to change rear pads and rotors. anyone know a nice upgrade to the rear dscs? maybe brembo discs? where to get??

Which vehicle do you have?

Are you looking to increase size, or just stick with stock rear size?

[abdelrak]

just a stock-size upgrade. i have an 02 a4 1.8t sedan, no quattro

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by abdelrak
just a stock-size upgrade. i have an 02 a4 1.8t sedan, no quattro

Unfortunately Brembo doesn't offer anything but ATE and Zimmerman (both OEM suppliers) do;

9.6" Zimmerman rear rotor for B6 A4 1.8T Quattro/FWD;
$61/each normally (ATE costs just a bit more)
$49.40/ea your price

I'd recommend either Pagid or Mintex pads;

Pagid rear pad set for B5(B6) A4/S4 2.7T/A6/Passat/TT/Mk4/Mk3
$49.85 normally
$42 your price

Mintex "red box" rear pad set for B5 (B6) A4/S4/A6/TT/Passat/Mk4
$41.90 normally
$36.70 your price

Everything is in stock, ready to ship.

LMK how I can help!

[Gigi]

Jeremy, I have a 2004 2.7T Quattro, with stock 17' BBS RC rims, Thinking to go to CH 18 or 19 within 6 months.
My front rotors and pads will soon be due for a change and would like to take this opportunity to upgrade to better brakes. I am told that there is little to do on this model, except one upgrade for over $2k... Find it hard to beleive... Any suggestions?

Also, what do you think of EBC brakes pads (you know... the green stuff for exmaple)? I am tired of all the dust on my wheels.

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by formulaGigi
Jeremy, I have a 2004 2.7T Quattro, with stock 17' BBS RC rims, Thinking to go to CH 18 or 19 within 6 months.
My front rotors and pads will soon be due for a change and would like to take this opportunity to upgrade to better brakes. I am told that there is little to do on this model, except one upgrade for over $2k... Find it hard to beleive... Any suggestions?

Also, what do you think of EBC brakes pads (you know... the green stuff for exmaple)? I am tired of all the dust on my wheels.

There are numerous BBK's we'd recommend;

STaSIS TrackSport 13" Mono4 front brake kit for B5/B6 A4/S4/A6 2.7T; 2 Alcon Monobloc 4-piston calipers, 2 13" x 32mm Alcon directionally vented/gas slotted floating rotors, 2 STaSIS directionally vented mounting hats, 2 STaSIS caliper mounting brackets and hardware, SBS Pro-Touring high performance brake pads, Goodridge braided/coated stainless steel brake lines (front only), Motul 5.1 high performance brake fluid
$2795

STaSIS MotorSport 13" Mono6 front brake kit for B5/B6 S4/A6 2.7T; 2 Alcon Monobloc 6-piston calipers, 2 13" x 32mm Alcon directionally vented/gas slotted floating rotors, 2 STaSIS directionally vented mounting hats, 2 STaSIS caliper mounting brackets and hardware, SBS Pro-Touring high performance brake pads, Goodridge braided/coated stainless steel brake lines (front only), Motul 5.1 high performance brake fluid
$3195

STaSIS TrackSport 14" Mono4 front brake kit for B5/B6 A4/S4/A6 2.7T; 2 Alcon Monobloc 4-piston calipers, 2 14" x 32mm Alcon directionally vented/gas slotted floating rotors, 2 STaSIS directionally vented mounting hats, 2 STaSIS caliper mounting brackets, SBS Pro-Touring high performance brake pads, Goodridge braided/coated stainless steel brake lines (front only), Motul 5.1 high performance brake fluid
$2995

STaSIS MotorSport 14" Mono6 front brake kit for B5/B6 S4/A6 2.7T; 2 Alcon Monobloc 6-piston calipers, 2 14" x 32mm Alcon directionally vented/gas slotted floating rotors, 2 STaSIS directionally vented mounting hats, 2 STaSIS caliper mounting brackets and hardware, SBS Pro-Touring high performance brake pads, Goodridge braided/coated stainless steel brake lines (front only), Motul 5.1 high performance brake fluid
$3595

STaSIS TrackSport 14.5" Mono4 front brake kit for B5/B6 A4/S4/A6 2.7T; 2 Alcon Monobloc 4-piston calipers, 2 14.5" x 32mm Alcon directionally vented/gas slotted floating rotors, 2 STaSIS directionally vented mounting hats, 2 STaSIS caliper mounting brackets, SBS Pro-Touring high performance brake pads, Goodridge braided/coated stainless steel brake lines (front only), Motul 5.1 high performance brake fluid
$3395

STaSIS MotorSport 14.5" Mono6 front brake kit for B5/B6 S4/A6 2.7T; 2 Alcon Monobloc 6-piston calipers, 2 14.5" x 32mm Alcon directionally vented/gas slotted floating rotors, 2 STaSIS directionally vented mounting hats, 2 STaSIS caliper mounting brackets and hardware, SBS Pro-Touring high performance brake pads, Goodridge braided/coated stainless steel brake lines (front only), Motul 5.1 high performance brake fluid
$3895

By better brakes are you only thinking "bigger" brakes?

Have you thought about different rotors, more aggressive pads, SS lines, high temp fluid?

We're not big fans of the EBC's. Pagid OE, Mintex red box, Hawk, Porterfield, or SBS for us.

[Gigi]

Originally posted by jeremy@matrix
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By better brakes are you only thinking "bigger" brakes?

Have you thought about different rotors, more aggressive pads, SS lines, high temp fluid?

We're not big fans of the EBC's. Pagid OE, Mintex red box, Hawk, Porterfield, or SBS for us. [/B]

No, I don't necesarrily mean bigger...
What is the best perf/cost compromise for my A6?
Rotors, pads... combination of....

Thanks

[Rob01S4]

it depends on what type of driving you do.

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by Rob01S4
it depends on what type of driving you do.

Yes.

LMK.

[Gigi]

No track, no autocross.

I use my A6 to commute to work daily but drive very fast on the road, take turns fast, and like going to the mountains some week-ends to enjoy the twisties:).

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by formulaGigi
No track, no autocross.

I use my A6 to commute to work daily but drive very fast on the road, take turns fast, and like going to the mountains some week-ends to enjoy the twisties:).

I would suggest one of the TrackSport kits then.

[Gigi]

Jeremy, you metioned not being a fan of EBC. WHy is that? I have never used them, A friend did and it did improve the dust problem, braking wad adequate and fading approved according to him..

Which pads should I go with insted of EBC for my 2.7T to limit dust and improve braking?

As for the track kit, It looks tempting. but at 3K, I need to think about it and look at my other car I was going to upgrade... May have to wait til after the summer. Thanks though.
If I get it form you, do you have recommended instal shops in most areas?

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by formulaGigi
Jeremy, you metioned not being a fan of EBC. WHy is that? I have never used them, A friend did and it did improve the dust problem, braking wad adequate and fading approved according to him..

Which pads should I go with insted of EBC for my 2.7T to limit dust and improve braking?

As for the track kit, It looks tempting. but at 3K, I need to think about it and look at my other car I was going to upgrade... May have to wait til after the summer. Thanks though.
If I get it form you, do you have recommended instal shops in most areas?

We just haven't been as happy with them as we have with Pagid, Mintex, or Hawk.

Our clients have been happy with the Mintex red box or Hawk HPS.

I could certainly help you find a good install shop in your area.

LMK how I can help!

[Gigi]

Which of those pads for the least brake dust on my rims?

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by formulaGigi
Which of those pads for the least brake dust on my rims?

The Pagid seem to dust the least amount from what I recall.

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by jeremy@matrix
The Pagid seem to dust the least amount from what I recall.

For rotors, I could look into the availability of Zimmerman x-drilled's.

For SS lines, I'd recommend Goodridge.

For fluid, Motul RBF600.

[Papachristou]

Does STaSIS/Alcon not make a red caliper?

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by Papachristou
Does STaSIS/Alcon not make a red caliper?

They only made one set (custom painted set we have on our Avant). They're all silver w/ black Alcon lettering otherwise.

[Papachristou]

What do the Goodridge lines and the fluid run? how much would i need for a full flush?

[jeremy@matrix]

Originally posted by Papachristou
What do the Goodridge lines and the fluid run? how much would i need for a full flush?

For which vehicle?

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