Suggestion for 2019 Golf R MK7.5 brake rotor

[PingMonster]

Hi.. I'm getting close to replacing front rotors.
Would you have any suggestions for aftermarket Performance rotors?
or would you just replace with OEM stock. (this is pretty good itself).

ps. I'm NOT a weekend racer.... but I'm highway commuter. (Many encounters with kangaroo and they are killers).

Or.. how about whole 'Big Brake Kit' ? Alcon or AP looks really good.

Thanks in advance.

[Lucas_R]

Big brake kit = big $$$. Completely unnecessary for a street car but your choice of course.

I have the 340mm Bosch standard replacement disks on my Mk7 GTI Performance (same brakes as your Golf R) and they are perfectly fine. I have these fitted for about 12 months now and they are great. Part # BD1566. Bosch Front Brake Discs 340mm BD1566 | Run Auto Parts

If you want something of a better quality, then look at the DBA T3 range: DBA42830S | DBA 4000 Series T3 Slotted Brake Rotor

Some other choices here: https://brakesdirect.com.au/aus/cata...rol&submodel=R

[amunra]

big brake kit for daily commuting

if your current rotors are good what are you even asking for

[PingMonster]

Yeah... I'm just commuting 110km/h with kangaroo popping out ...

[ML24WA]

Yeah... I'm just commuting 110km/h with kangaroo popping out ...

For one big stop for a kangaroo, higher performance tyres would probably be better than a big brake kit. Maybe some slightly more aggressive pads. Anything too aggressive won't be warm while cruising the highway so the initial bite won't be there.

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[DV52]

PingMonster: Hi.

You are probably already aware - but don't forget that your project will require access to a device for opening/closing the electrically driven calipers (and maybe a good back-up power supply - if you want added protection)!!

Don

[amunra]

Yeah... I'm just commuting 110km/h with kangaroo popping out ...

i only commute on the same roads as you my friend.. the same 110+ highways with kangaroos .... the kangaroos dont pop out every 500m .. might happen once a year or two if that... id be more concerned with the braindead hicks, ice junkies and rednecks trying to run you off the road from ACT and in between towns.

Back to kangaroos.. I have had to literally stop on a dime for 2 stray kangaroos when i was booting it on the some b-roads (doing more than 110) and i stopped farely comfortably on very worn DBA xp650 brake pads and 2nd time used cheapo rotors...

Worked like a charm , maybe you need to pay attention to the road ahead of you if stray animals are a concern... i noticed a pack of kangaroos on the side of the road and was prepared... Sometimes preperation is better than the medication

[amunra]

only need OBD11 or VCDS to release the rear calipers for change..

dont need it for the fronts.

[amunra]

For one big stop for a kangaroo, higher performance tyres would probably be better than a big brake kit. Maybe some slightly more aggressive pads. Anything too aggressive won't be warm while cruising the highway so the initial bite won't be there.

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i can highly recommend these pads for stopping power / mainly daily commuting + spirited.

DBA XP Performance Brake Pad Set DB8849XP | Sparesbox

discs make little to no difference for daily commute.. you can get oem or you can get dba T3 (more expensive) .. the T3s might last longer and give you more confidence..

As stated in earlier post.. I am using my cheapo oem rotors for a 2nd go around.. Chucked some of these DBA XP650 pads (first revision of linked pads) ... experienced no difference in braking with them being used twice and i still have some meat on the pads after roughly 80,000kms and alot of spirited driving.

[godzilla]

Rda slotted and dimpled . What I use , street car . No track use I’ll admit . But on the street I got no complaints

[amunra]

i think on the street you can use any rotor with no difference... u can tell the difference in different pads tho.. especailly after 1 or 2 hard stops and they might literally stop working properly