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  • VR6 slotted & drilled rotors.

    I think its time to get new rotors on the Dog.
    Has anyone put slotted & drilled rotors on their VR6? What brand did you use and what are they worth? I've seen some in UK mags called black diamond with a black finish, they look fantastic.
    Pre '96 had smaller brakes too on the front... 280mm I think which is what I need.

    existing front brakes...


    Cheers
    Lex.
    Last edited by Vr6_Dog; 30-03-2007, 02:41 AM. Reason: picture
    1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
    2013 VW Golf MkVI Cab
    Looking for a blue MkIV R32.....

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    Funny mine slot the other way I think the stock ones are OK and its not needed unless your going to race it really but Brembos like Alex K11LZ's ones are the go.
    I'm soo euro even my missus is shaved...

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    • #3
      Brembo & AP Racing both make kits for the VR6.

      I have no idea of cost for either but you can lay a solid bet it will be A LOT.

      I plan on upgrading my brakes since I think the VR6 needs more stopping power for anything more then lesuirely pottering round.
      1996 Golf VR6 Colour Concept Green

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      • #4
        That black coating lasts until you get to the end of the street. I have had BD disks in the past and they lasted really well, that was on a MK1 with an upgrade in size to 270mm so not really worked hard on the road. They did take a beating at the track though.

        Gavin
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        • #5
          If ur gonna go drilled and slotted, they eat away at ur brake pads faster than normal. Like mk3vr6 said unless u do track days or sumthing, the stock slotted ones should do fine

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Vr6_Dog View Post
            I think its time to get new rotors on the Dog.
            Has anyone put slotted & drilled rotors on their VR6? What brand did you use and what are they worth? I've seen some in UK mags called black diamond with a black finish, they look fantastic.
            Pre '96 had smaller brakes too on the front... 280mm I think which is what I need.


            Cheers
            Lex.
            Im confused about the VR6 brakes. The early ones definatly had the 280mm, and late ones definatly had 288mm, but im told i should have 280mm from my build date, but the VIN says i have a series 2 and there for i have the 288's
            Im confused.

            Ive looked at a few US parts sites and you can buy a 288mm brembo drilled disk that looks fantastic, with the proper recesed holes of the brembo.

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            • #7
              When I remember to, im just going to get a tape measure and see how big mine are. None of this VIN# confusery!
              1996 Golf VR6 Colour Concept Green

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              • #8
                280mm disks are 22mm thick and the 288s are 28mm IIRC. The calipers are a fair bit bigger too.

                Gavin
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                • #9
                  288s are 25mm thick

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                  • #10
                    You're right Tim 25, 28 didn't ring a bell now I know why.

                    Gavin
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                    • #11
                      I have the 288mm drilled brembo's on my car. With decent pads (Hawk HP+) it stops good!

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                      • #12
                        pix and cost?
                        1996 Golf VR6 Colour Concept Green

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                        • #13
                          Pics monkey?
                          1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
                          2013 VW Golf MkVI Cab
                          Looking for a blue MkIV R32.....

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                          • #14
                            These were Alex's (KI11Z) vr6 brakes.

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                            • #15
                              geez they look great. Are they 288mm? What are they worth?
                              1983 Lotus Esprit Turbo
                              2013 VW Golf MkVI Cab
                              Looking for a blue MkIV R32.....

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