DBA worth it or not?

[shaneth]

hmmm why were they there in the first place? any pics or DIY As i would be interested to know.

[DubSteve]

True, True on the dimples I think that slotted are fantastic I certainly think that they are worth it.

I know that my vr6 came with it not sure about others though

What do those backing plates do anyway, a cruise through the megalong valley last week and a r32 got a rock stuck in it, made a terrible sound lucky we were able to get it out.

[PeterHBne]

Shaneth, I agree - I'm sure standard brakes would fade with track work, but remember that we are talking about 312mm Audi rotors and calipers here not standard Polo stuff. The only reason you would get slotted rotors is if you are constanly glazing your pads due to the rotors being unbale to dissapate the heat. I'd be going for better pads with the ability to take higher temps before slotted rotors. But again, here we are talking about 312mm rotors and (Iwould imagine) better than standard pads.

Slotted rotors are very, very noisy and destroy your pads very quickly for what would be, in this case, I believe, little or no benefit.

[DubSteve]

I agree slotted are noisy they squeak all the time getting rid of the hot air when breaking.

[PoloGTi]

Interesting to hear opinions guys. Ok i am running textar pads and martini brake fluid.
After 6 hard lasps still had a little fade.
I have a set of ADR aproved braided brake lines to go on so looking at rotors at the same time may aswell go the whole hog. Only looking at slotted not drilled. I have the opinion if i am going to upgrade my brakes i would like to do it proberly and not by half.
Also loooking at a Froedo DS 2500 pad to complete the upgared.
P.S backing plates already gone.

[Timbo]

Here's an interesting article on stainless steel braided hoses FWIW. I think firewall flex is a bigger issue for the Pog -- there's certainly something not too solid around the master cylinder, which lessens confidence on the stop peddle (for me) than for other cars I've driven

Edit:
I also don't think I experienced "fade" as such, even with the stock pads/fluid; just the feel/bite of the brakes didn't fill me with confidence; subsequently, with Ferodo 2500 pads and race fluid it is much better. No fade, even on the stock sized rotors/pads (but then I haven't run a Bathurst yet )

[Ben_GTI]

Well the way that I look at it; A lot of performance cars come with slotted (HSV's /FPV's) and Any AMG has cross drilled.

If this made pad life unbearable I'm sure the Mercedes customers would crack a massive fit.

[PeterHBne]

Drilled and slotted are different things. Know of a manufacturer who slots their rotors?

[shaneth]

Ford fpv have drilled and slotted brakes. HSV GTS is slotted only.

[PeterHBne]

Hmmmmm - so they do with their optional Brembos.

All I know is what I've read in plenty of places and from what experienced people have told me - slotted rotors and drilled rotors are completely unnecessary for a road car - dedicated track car may be a different matter.

The urge to get them is a powerful urge - no doubt about that - track cars have them, they look tough and shout out 'I'm A Serious Driver' and are realtively affordable - the temptation is to think that you'll have greatly improved braking for little cost.

[PoloGTi]

Ok talking to a few places in hobart, to ppl that really know there daily driver track cars and they say that the slotted ae worth it.
I dont think u can say its not worth it or it is all depends on individual needs and uses.
Using a pad such as a DS2500 ur going to wear a rotor faster than a pad almost anyway from what i have seen on diferent cars.
So i am going with them one day down the track because you never know what my plans for the car is . I do live in a state with a big rally called Targa might one day get there.

[Hilton_K]

DS2500 for the pad, stay away from EBC...
DBA for rotors too they handle track days quite well. Also get the same compound brake pad for both front and back, don't go cheap on the rears just cause they don't do as much work. Getting the same pads all round make the car more stable under hard braking.
Also get AP Racing 6000 brake fluid and the braided lines

[shaneth]

whats wrong with ebc?????? i have driven a car with them and they are great. i believe a few polo owners have them.

[PoloGTi]

I have heard EBC are really bad untill u get lots of heat into them.
OK so using Martini over AP due to the higher boiling point.
Braided lines
Check


Rotors and pads waiting for prices.

[shaneth]

EBC Green stuff are fine, eddy has them and they are great.