richey33 Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 Hello all, Just checking about brake discs for a MK 4 R. I am correct in assuming that EBC do the discs and pads for this R ?? They seem to . . . . Red stuff pads too !!! Anyone bought them or is it a 'stay away from those' moment ?? Any comments on discs and pads (replacements) welcomed. Richey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helfinger Posted May 14, 2007 Report Share Posted May 14, 2007 you just want replacement discs? i would also have a look at tarox...they do uprated replacement discs for the r32...very good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubzter Posted May 15, 2007 Report Share Posted May 15, 2007 ECS Tuning also do a decent priced set of standard discs that they have drilled/grooved and given a coating that is supposed to stop rust. I got a set from JBR Performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamr32 Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 Hi all i got drilled and grooved front discs custom made by trent motersport in black dam good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisel Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 I have grooved Tarox discs on the front with Orange Pagid pads. I was advised against "cheaper" drilled discs as they might be more prone to cracking. If they weren't factory drilled, stay away. Drilled ECS, Porsche or Brembo discs should do the job nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I am correct in assuming that EBC do the discs and pads for this R ?? They seem to . . . . Red stuff pads too !!! Anyone bought them or is it a 'stay away from those' moment ?? Any comments on discs and pads (replacements) welcomed. [/ QUOTE ] Not sure if EBC do replacement disks for the Mk4 R32. Try www.ebcbrakesdirect.com Only use Red Stuff pads if you're not worried about disk wear. They're part ceramic, so wear standard disks like hell! I can vouch for the Red Stuff pads with the ECS Stage 5 as they never, ever fade, even during prolonged track-day use. I'm just about to order my third pair of front disks (they're not cheap!). Lifetime of the disks with Red Stuff pads has been about 17K miles, but they do get worked hard on track days! ECS also do replacement floating rotor disks for the Mk4 R32. www.ecstuning.com and you can buy them via www.awesome-gti.co.uk or www.jbrperformance.co.uk HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyp Posted May 16, 2007 Report Share Posted May 16, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I'm just about to order my third pair of front disks (they're not cheap!). Lifetime of the disks with Red Stuff pads has been about 17K miles, but they do get worked hard on track days! [/ QUOTE ] Interesting Mookster, interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 It's worth pointing out that the life of the ECS disks should be no less than other disks. As you know, I track my car a lot and I prefer fast, flowing tracks like Donington, Castle Comble and Spa. I've warped two sets of standard disks on track days, hence the shift to the ECS Stage 5 kit. New disks and pads need to be bedded in in time for the Nurburgring and Spa trip over the bank holiday weekend... If you're uprating your disks and pads for fast road use, rather than track use, then you shouldn't eat through them quite as quickly as I do. Still bloody good fun though Before you ask Jimmy, the ECS kit won't be for sale when the car goes - the whole lot is going on the Scumball Scirocco so we can stop the feckin thing with the 300bhp 1.8T engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyp Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Spoil sport, i was hoping to do a really good swap, my standard brakes for your stage 5 set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khutula Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Spoil sport, i was hoping to do a really good swap, my standard brakes for your stage 5 set up [/ QUOTE ] Sounds like a good deal to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Yup, straight swap. No problem. In yer dreams, Jimmy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin09 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Someone can have my standard discs, 49k miles, never been changed and still going strong. Not sure if they have special powers, or if its cos I drive like a mincer.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 I'll take the second option on that question... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGK512 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I'll take the second option on that question... [/ QUOTE ] Nah brakes are for wussies ! ... make em swerve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisel Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Someone can have my standard discs, 49k miles, never been changed and still going strong. Not sure if they have special powers, or if its cos I drive like a mincer.... [/ QUOTE ] Do you actually get out of first gear?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyp Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Its ok Robin, im with you, mine are on 42k and still have life yet, but are getting replaced soon with new stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Yup. Biali Specials from a Renault Clio Campus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robin09 Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Its ok Robin, im with you, mine are on 42k and still have life yet, but are getting replaced soon with new stuff. [/ QUOTE ] Aaaaaaah so you get out and push your car everywhere too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyp Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Aaaaaaah so you get out and push your car everywhere too? [/ QUOTE ] Nope, its called acceleration sense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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