Spongy Brakes

[Shade]

Took it back to dealer today, they admitted that it felt a little soft and they bleed the brakes. But it has only marginally improved it and they say that's how it is. A little dissapointing. Guess a set of Green stuff and maybe different fluid may help. Can anyone tell me the rough price of a set of Green Stuff?

[Timbo]

EBC Greens -- part number is DP21479, and they are actually the upgraded pad listed in the EBC catalogue for a Skoda Fabia (and a couple of other VAG platforms). They cost around c.$150

I've not had any squealing problems, but both pologti_oldfart and another Pog owner I know do mention this.

[shaneth]

did pologti-oldfart machine the discs when putting on the new pads

[pologti_oldfart]

The discs were machined before the pads were fitted. My mechanic said that shimming the pads will fix the squeal.

[evorobin]

Greenstuff pads should be $150 and ATE blue fluid is $40/L

[shaneth]

Are there any disc's that are drilled and slotted on the market yet as a direct replacement for the disc's on the polo??? How would these fair with the green stuff? From what i have heard they improve braking quiet a bit.

[Timbo]

Check DBA (www.dba.com.au)....you might have to call them, but if anything's available, they'll know

[shaneth]

yeah ive got a friend in that industry. was just putting the question out there, everyone seems to be talking changing to r32 brakes or better and spending a fair bit of money. Thought it might be a cheaper option. Personally i dont find the brakes to bad. when i did my first mountain run they felt a bit spongy at the end, i was using them quite a bit but now im use to the car i havent been relying on the brakes hardly (mostly engine deceleration). And if you ask Dr Spine i dont go slow through the hills. just my 2p worth

[Timbo]

The critical issue with better (bigger) brakes is where to mount the caliper and, if you go to R32 brakes, the need to fit 17" wheels. Together, that's a lot of money.

There's a couple of us trying to fit and test different pads. Ferodo 2500's are available, so they're the next step up after EBC GreenStuff.

[Shade]

Brake upgrade

Popped into a Brake place today to get some pricing on some bits; EBC Green stuff, Motul RBF 600 or Martini Racing GS610, SS braided lines and maybe slotted rotors - flushed & fitted. He is going to get back to me later today.

[shaneth]

Good work SHade. Id be interested in the price as well.

[Shade]

Brake upgrade pricing

The brake place finally got back to me (after chasing them up 3 times) and the prices are as follows this is allowing for labour as well (allegedly). And the prices are approximates untill all part sizes can be confirmed.

Green Stuff - Front and Rear sets : $330.00
Custom SS Braided Lines : $100.00 per corner
Flush and replace fliud (Motul RBF 600 or 5.1) : $45.00
Slotted Rotors -Front : $120.00 to $180.00 each
Slotted Rotors -Rear : $90.00 to $120.00 each

Worse case all up: $1330.00 ........EEEP!

Going to drop the car around to them to measure up everything and finalize prices next week. At this stage i may only do the the Pads, Braided lines and Fluid, might wait till i kill off the factory rotors before going slotted and so my misses doesn't kill me for spending over $1300.

Will let y'all knoiw what happens next week.

[VWindahouse]

Nice work there Shade! What brand are the rotors you were quoted on?

[Shade]

I am still thinking that there is something not right with my brakes. The soft spongy feel, the long pedal travel and now i have noticed that there is hardly any wear to the rear rotors. I can still see lots of rust spots. Is it just me or is this normal?

[GTIJNR]

I am still thinking that there is something not right with my brakes. The soft spongy feel, the long pedal travel and now i have noticed that there is hardly any wear to the rear rotors. I can still see lots of rust spots. Is it just me or is this normal?

its just mean that the rear pads not bed in properly... the front pads do most the work, so the rear will run in by the time u replace the front lol.