Mkv gti at the track. What pads n rotors ?

[bennjamin]

Hey everyone.
About to start tracking the gti...oem brakes that are 100k old and will need overhauling or upgrading-

Just wondering what setups people are running here for occasional to moderate track work ! ( Wakefield and eastern creek days)

I was thinking of new braided lines and pads from ECSTUNING initially, then maybe 2 piece rotors once the discs become warped. Should be sufficient ?
No attraction for a BBK although the weight saving would be nice.

Thoughts and experiences please.

[bennjamin]

Bumping this up

Considering a f/r slotted rotor setup with new braided lines and nicer pads- sufficient for decent track work ?

Anyone track their Mkv gti here ?

[nat225]

Braided lines, make sure you get the ADR approved ones. DOT approved ECS lines may not comply.

[Tobes_WIR35]

Does anyone have experience with direct replacement slotted and/or drilled rotors. As in, same dimensions as OEM, OEM calipers etc. My only concern is that they may be less effective than OEM in everyday driving because there is effectively less friction area and they would run much cooler, maybe too cool.

I'm due for new rotors so might as well get something better than OEM considering they're more or less similar pricing.

May also be of interest to the O.P.

[bennjamin]

Braided lines, make sure you get the ADR approved ones. DOT approved ECS lines may not comply.

Thanks for that - a definite do. But as for ADR requirements - I will go out on a limb and suggest that not being ADR approved is fine. What's the difference ? I'm after real answers not an opinion on this :0)

[bennjamin]

I'll just add to this myself. A 1 minute google search tells me this

The function of this Australian Design Rule is to specify design and construction requirements to ensure safe operation of vehicles.
Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule 42/04 ?
General Safety Requirements) 2005
Compilation: 1 (up to and including Vehicle Standard (Australian Design Rule
42/04 ? General Safety Requirements) 2005 Amendment 1)
Compilation Date: 12th October 2007
Compiled by: Vehicle Safety Standards, Department of Transport and Regional
Services

15. BRAKE TUBING AND BRAKE HOSE
Flexible hydraulic brake hoses, air or vacuum brake tubing and air and
vacuum hose, flexible and hydraulic power hose between the Brake
Power Unit 31/00 or Brake Power Unit 35/00 and the master cylinder
or its equivalent must conform to SAA, SAE, BS, JIS, DIN, ISO or ECE
Standards specified for flexible brake hoses, air brake tubing or hose or
vacuum brake tubing or hose or hydraulic power tubing or hose and be
fitted to the vehicle as to prevent chafing, kinking or other mechanical
damage under normal motion of the parts to which they are attached.

What thIs means , is that as long as th lines are from a reputable manufacturer - they should be legal and ADR approved.

[Tobes_WIR35]

As long as the item complies with one of those standard quoted, yes. Most reputable manufacturers from developed countries will comply with at least one of those standards.

If you bought them cheap from China or something, they probably wouldn't (and even if they claimed that they did, I wouldn't believe it until I saw the third party certification).

I am looking on tirerack.com at rotors and pads. I can get a full set of 4 drilled StopTech rotors and performance pads for USD $412 + shipping. From looking around, I think local pricing for a similar package here would be at least twice that. It's tempting to throw in a set of swaybars and some new tyres as well!

FWIW they also have Brembo 330mm big brakes kits (fronts) for USD $1611 + shipping (I think they're about $3000+ here).

[Fixxxer]

Give GSLRallyport a call, they should be able to sort u out. Not sure if they still have their 25% off end of year sale going on.
I got good price on rear slotted discs with remsa pads, but i don't track, or give them too hard a time, so can't give u much extra info other than that the car stops!

Fixxxer

[thezoneR32]

Forget about the rears just do the fronts. RB have a 2 piece kit, they are the same size - direct replacement for your oem ones, they look great (slotted) and they are way lighter and the have just come down in price to US$823 plus shipping a pair.

I measured them b4 and after fitment - front oem rotors are 9kg each RB's are 6.8, thats 2.2kg per corner unsprung weight. Unsrpung weight is worth 4 x in sprung weight.

Two-piece rotor (Open Slot) -VW MK5/6 FRONT

Also they recommend their brake pads to RB ET500 these are a good match with the rotors and are US$122 a pair.

Brake Pad (RB ET500) - Front


You can order them all direct from the website and pay with paypal. Im running them atm, brilliant upgrade. nowhere near as heavy as the R/R32 set up.

Then you get some goodrich braided lines and AP racing dot 5.1 brake fluid from VSport and your good to go.....or should I say stop

[MACCAA]

Ferodo 2500 pads and a high boiling point brake fluid flush for starters.Slotted discs when you need new ones.
Braided lines are a bit OT as I saw a test of them against stockers and the difference was immeasurable.
If you had really old lines they MAY be slightly better,but I'd spend my money elsewhere.
I run 2500's with standard discs and lines in an Audi S3 for road and track use.
Set of Audi S3 345mm brakes is an economical and usefull upgrade also.
Cheers
Len