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  • #1

    Brake Pads

    Quick question.....

    I am in the market soon for some new brake pads. I want low dust and good stopping power. I know nothing about brakes. I do do lots of highway and spirited driving.

    Its an 02 TDi Jetta, 5 speed.

    I should change the rotors at the same time. Any ideas? Blanks?

    What are the size of stock rotors? I may want to go up a size. I hate my stock 15 inch rims and will buy 16 inch next year for my winter use. I also use 17s in the summer.

    Any ideas?

    Yes...I ahve done lots of reading on this and still cant make up my mind on anything. So if you have any personal choices let me know. I really want to avoid the "I seen an ad once" opinions.
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  • #2
    Re: Brake Pads

    I have the PBR semi metalic ones. I definatly noticed a difference over OEM with them. Less brake fade for sure. Haven't tried anything else though, so hard to compare to other aftermarket stuff.
    Stefan
    -> '19 Deep Black Pearl Alltrack
    -> '05 Urban Grey Passat Wagon TDI.
    -> Past rides: '14 Allroad, 06 Mazda5, '98 Jetta K2, '01 Jetta TDI, '91 Mazda B2200, '81 Toyota Cressida
    -> FutuRe Ride...??!

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    • #3
      Re: Brake Pads

      If you want low dust DO NOT get the PBR Ceramics. I have more dust than i did with the stock ones!

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      • #4
        Re: Brake Pads

        You could change the rotors at the same time, but its not necessary. While the rotors are cool, run your finger nail and if there is ridges and bumps then you should consider changing them, if they are flat, then let it stay as is.

        Im not sure of ur rotor size as in u got a TDI but the 1.8T is 11.3" fronts and 10.1" rears i believe. If you plan to "upgrade" you will need new carriers and new claipers, in the end its not worth it unless you really got use for them. Maybe consider changing to GLI brakes(calipers, rotors, carriers) as that will be a bit better then stock.

        I got Brembo rotors all the way around and Hawk HPS pads. The combination is great, the stopping power is awesome, the dust is minimal.
        Originally posted by RedMile
        Don't bug the receiver though, he's far to busy to help you out.
        Originally posted by Smarty39
        haha, thanks man...I take it you're the receiver lol?

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        • #5
          Re: Brake Pads

          The only upgrade you have for rotors are either a VR6 setup or an R32 setup.
          You can get a Zimmerman cross drilled rotors for your car, but you honestly won't notice to much of a difference unless you are on the track. Upgrading to the bigger setup is not just the rotor though, Calipers, pads, brake lines, and maybe even the steering knuckle. Put it this way, unless you have done some major mods to your TDi, stick to the stock setup with some good pads and Rotors.
          What is good, well typically with VW stuff like this, the more money it is, the better it is.
          Just don't go overboard, you have a TDi, not a souped up VR6 24 valve with a turbo on it.
          Ben
          2016 Ram 3500 Laramie
          2000 Jetta TDi, Dead and removing parts
          2005 Passat Wagon TDi, 310,000 km's and counting, BSM delete done....Trans died going to replace
          Her's
          2016 Toyota Highlander XLE Pearl White

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          • #6
            Re: Brake Pads

            I got HAWK (FPS?) Pads.. they rule.
            Cam


            2004 VW R32 Turbo

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            • #7
              Re: Brake Pads

              I have some Mintex pads for sale (in the classifieds) if you are interested.
              Name: Brent
              His: '04 TDI Golf Mods: None If it's smoken it ain't broken
              Family: '15 Jetta Sportwagon
              Fun car: '92 Blue Karmann Crabby Cabby Mods: Coils, front and rear swaybars, LED interior lights and some other old things.

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              • #8
                Re: Brake Pads

                VW brakes are huge as it is. Stock blank rotors are not expensive, and it's recommended to change them when you do the pads. Heard good things about the Hawk Streets. I've had them on the list with the stainless lines for awhile but damn mine just won't wear out.
                Geoff
                Fear is the element that unites all losers.

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                • #9
                  Re: Brake Pads

                  Originally posted by Benjamin View Post
                  Just don't go overboard, you have a TDi, not a souped up VR6 24 valve with a turbo on it.
                  LOL, um, I think Bart and his set up might have something to say about this comment... a TDI can be tuned just like any other engine...
                  Now: 00 2dr Golf TDI, 03 Jetta Wagon TDI, 02 2500HD Duramax
                  Then: 69 SC Transporter, 84 Rabbit GTI, 87 Fox GL, 91 Golf IDI, 96 Passat Wagon TDI, 97 Jetta IDI
                  "Everything I save by driving diesel I put back due to poor German engineering and crappy Mexican workmanship!"

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                  • #10
                    Re: Brake Pads

                    Remeber that the rotors are the heat sink or your brakes and they throw it out while driving. If you change pads and not rotors, the new pads will not last as long due to the heat. They wear together!!!!!! NAPA has them for cheap and just use oem pads. Stay away from pagid pads as well!!!!
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                    • #11
                      Re: Brake Pads

                      Originally posted by Volkstech01 View Post
                      Remeber that the rotors are the heat sink or your brakes and they throw it out while driving. If you change pads and not rotors, the new pads will not last as long due to the heat. They wear together!!!!!! NAPA has them for cheap and just use oem pads. Stay away from pagid pads as well!!!!
                      you are partially correct.........
                      it's actually the square cut seal in the caliper getting weak that causes premature brake wear.After 2 brake jobs re-build the calipers or live with
                      pre-mature wear.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Brake Pads

                        Originally posted by ricosuave View Post
                        LOL, um, I think Bart and his set up might have something to say about this comment... a TDI can be tuned just like any other engine...
                        A tdi can be tunned, trust me I know as my TDi could probably keep up to Bart if needed. A TDi with almost everything done that can be done would still be no match for a turbo charged VR6 24 valve. I understand traction would be the issue in both camps, but in the end the TDi will have equal or more torque, but a lot less HP. Trust me, I love my TDi and have been known to drive it like I stole it. Although I do know that as much power as I may add the TDi's most positive aspect is that I can go on a much longer trip without having to go to a gas station

                        Benjamin
                        Last edited by Benjamin; 02-22-2009, 12:04 AM.
                        Ben
                        2016 Ram 3500 Laramie
                        2000 Jetta TDi, Dead and removing parts
                        2005 Passat Wagon TDi, 310,000 km's and counting, BSM delete done....Trans died going to replace
                        Her's
                        2016 Toyota Highlander XLE Pearl White

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