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How to Select Brake rotors - Plain, Slotted, Drilled, Slotted & Drilled, 2-Piece Floatingcarandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
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I've been pondering whether to stick with plain face discs or move to slotted (wouldn't bother with drilled) and given how little stress I put on the braking system (150,000km and still factory pads / rotors) and that I don't experience glazing issues or wet weather pad delay, I think I'll be sticking with plain face in a premium rotor like DBA 4000 series.Originally posted by Vexed View PostExcellent link
still not sure what to go with though 
If you get up it a bit more, slotted may be beneficial.carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
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Hi guys,
I placed an order for DBA T2 slotted front and rear today. I also went to HSY and bought ceramic brake pads front and rear.
I'm just a bit concerned about the rear pads, the box says the pads are for caddy TDI, and doesn't mention Passat CC (the box of the front pad does).
I asked the lady about it, and she told me that should be alright, she got whatever the VIN number says on the system.
EDIT: I have checked ATE LD2880 online, it looks like it should be fine for Passat CC.Last edited by Vexed; 27-03-2015, 04:44 PM.Comment
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Please kindly provide feedback on how does ATE go with DBA slotted disc. Thanks.2018 BMW 125i M Sport |AlpineWhite|719M JetBlack|BlackLeather |ComfortPackage|Sunroof|WirelessCharging
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Sure will do... @warrick has the same combination (ATE Ceramic & DBA T2 slotted) on his CC, and he is happy with that.Originally posted by Passat R36 View PostComment
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What type of money were the pads direct from HSY?
Any particular reason you didn't get the ATE rotors?carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
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I paid $300 for front and rear pads. No reason for not going with ATE rotors... I read about the DBA T2 slotted and people seem to like them, and warrick recommended them as well...Originally posted by brad View Post
any reason I should have went with ATE rotors? my rotors haven't been shipped yet, not too late to change
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I think they give a minimum life warranty when used together. Maybe not worth it for 50,000km?Originally posted by Vexed View PostI paid $300 for front and rear pads. No reason for not going with ATE rotors... I read about the DBA T2 slotted and people seem to like them, and warrick recommended them as well...
any reason I should have went with ATE rotors? my rotors haven't been shipped yet, not too late to change
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Story goes, the ATE Ceramics are intended for use on OEM-compound (re: soft) discs.
It's entirely up to you, but if it were me, I'd have gone with the ATE discs.'07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
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Originally posted by Umai Naa!! View Post
Hmmmm, so you recon T2 and ATE ceramics are a bad combination? If yes, is that in performance or wear?
I really like the look of slotted discs over the plain ones...Comment
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Originally posted by Vexed View Post
Ok, I ended up getting ATE coated discs, front and rear, cost me $600... Picked them up today from HSY.
I hope they will perform well and won't be too noisy...Comment
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i look forward to your feedbackcarandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
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Originally posted by brad View Post
So I had the new brake pads an discs for 5 days now.
I'm very happy with my choice. The brakes are silent, no noise whatsoever.
So far no dust on the rims either. By now, my rims would be covered in dust with the old OEM pads.
Performance wise, I can't see any difference compared to the OEM pads and discs, they are good enough...
My mechanic told me that I will be very happy with the ATE ceramics when he saw them, he also said the he installed them on an Audi S5 last week.
Total cost with installation and new brake fluid ~ $1300
Thanks all for your helpful input, much appreciated
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