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kooz
11-12-2007, 09:28 AM
It is time to do the brakes on my MKIII GLX. Any recommendations as to where I can pick up a set of (4) rotors and pads? Slotted or x-drilled would be nice, but not necessary. So far, I've checked out www.parts4vws.com (http://www.parts4vws.com). Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

B.
Paul
11-12-2007, 09:33 AM
P4VW or Pure Motorsports (my preference)
oc-audica
11-12-2007, 09:38 AM
purems.com

all day everyday!
xoutofstepx
11-12-2007, 10:15 AM
Also check out: http://fourseasontuning.com/?trim=146
PhätTony
11-12-2007, 10:19 AM
Kevin at Group5!
Slapshotnerd
11-12-2007, 12:25 PM
Pat @ StopItBrakes.com
bugzy
11-12-2007, 12:28 PM
www.socaleuro.com/links

id start with the SCE forum sponsors, will always work with you on pricing and installs

www.purems.com
www.group5motorsport.com
www.genesisautosport.com
kooz
11-12-2007, 12:33 PM
Thanks guys. I was probably going to do the install myself @ our R&D facility's shop, but if I can get a good deal on install, why not.
bugzy
11-12-2007, 12:34 PM
Thanks guys. I was probably going to do the install myself @ our R&D facility's shop, but if I can get a good deal on install, why not.
either way, got lots of options for parts

EBC, Mintex, Ferado .... so id talk to one of the shops so they can recommend you the right pad/rotors

depends on what you want out of your brakes
aquabat911sc
11-12-2007, 12:54 PM
I just did Powerslot rotors with Hawk Pads on our MK4 and love them. I got them from Potterman at parts4vws. I have always had great service from Potter, he would definitely be my first recomendation.
Neccros
11-12-2007, 01:17 PM
Anyone use Akebono pads on their VW's??? I talked to a rep about them and they sounded like good pads, but of course this is coming from a product rep!!!
PhätTony
11-12-2007, 01:22 PM
either way, got lots of options for parts

EBC, Mintex, Ferado .... so id talk to one of the shops so they can recommend you the right pad/rotors

depends on what you want out of your brakes

I have Mintex, they took some time (1000k) to get broken in before the squeaking stopped, all in all they're pretty good.
bugzy
11-12-2007, 01:25 PM
Anyone use Akebono pads on their VW's??? I talked to a rep about them and they sounded like good pads, but of course this is coming from a product rep!!!
personally, never heard of that company
Neccros
11-12-2007, 01:26 PM
personally, never heard of that company

Supposidly they are OEM on alot of cars... And starting to become OEM on more euro cars...

Akebono's OEM customers include: General Motors, Ford Motor Company, DaimlerChrysler, Honda, Toyota, Mitsubishi Motors, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru and Isuzu.
NaKoRuRu
11-12-2007, 01:59 PM
Speaking of Rotors, does anyone know of a company that imports Black Diamond rotors? Or have an opinion of them? I really wanna get them for my MKV when I have some spare $$ I know Venom Motorsports (UK based) has them but they don't have an email... you have to call their office in the UK...

http://www.performance-tuning.co.uk/discs03.jpg
Slapshotnerd
11-13-2007, 02:13 PM
Speaking of Rotors, does anyone know of a company that imports Black Diamond rotors? Or have an opinion of them? I really wanna get them for my MKV when I have some spare $$ I know Venom Motorsports (UK based) has them but they don't have an email... you have to call their office in the UK...

http://www.performance-tuning.co.uk/discs03.jpg

the rotors pat @ stopitbrakes got me had a black coating on them. Not sure if it's the same...

oh yeah, he also got me the TT Rotors and caliper carriers for a smokin price!! I can't recommend him enough :tup:
oc-audica
11-13-2007, 02:56 PM
some places you can get black coated zimmermans for cheap
can't quite remember where though
NaKoRuRu
11-13-2007, 02:57 PM
They don't fade do they?
oc-audica
11-13-2007, 03:05 PM
yea well it's a coating so the surface getting contact with the pads will wear to the regular color
NaKoRuRu
11-13-2007, 03:15 PM
yea well it's a coating so the surface getting contact with the pads will wear to the regular color

yea, i'm almost certain the black diamond rotors don't fade... but i can't confirm because they only sell them in europe and i don't know their official website...:rolleyes: and like i said venom ms doesn't have an email... ugh...
kooz
11-21-2007, 12:52 PM
Order my setup from P4VW's. It was a pleasure talking to Mike over the phone. :tup:

Now, all I need is a half decent low profile jack and pair of jack stands. I wonder if Sears will have any Black Friday deals?
Bimmer Pilot
11-21-2007, 01:02 PM
Order my setup from P4VW's. It was a pleasure talking to Mike over the phone. :tup:

Now, all I need is a half decent low profile jack and pair of jack stands. I wonder if Sears will have any Black Friday deals?

Friday before noon...

http://bp0.blogger.com/_kRZYHUoe6Qs/RyVk3ocX_AI/AAAAAAAAADs/pQpZ4W588ic/s1600-h/sears5.JPG
RollinInGreenz
11-21-2007, 01:40 PM
yea, i'm almost certain the black diamond rotors don't fade... but i can't confirm because they only sell them in europe and i don't know their official website...:rolleyes: and like i said venom ms doesn't have an email... ugh...

What do you mean by "fade" exactly? Fade as in color, or fade as in the technical term for the loss of effectiveness of brakes due to heat buildup

for the color to not fade, they would have to be black the whole way through...the pigment would have to be impregnated into the metal alloy...which would be expensive and pointless...unless black rotors somehow make you stop faster.

Europe has more than its fair share of gimmick based car products just like our LED washer nozzles and walmart spinner hubcaps.

besides, the rotor is behind your wheel, no matter how much it sucks to admit...people probably aren't going to be passing your car in a parking lot and say to themselves "Wow...those brake rotors are BLACK!!!" Instead, you're going to be pointing out to everyone that your rotors are black...and they'll be left as confused as I am about why you would want these on your car over a higher quality product
Jeremy A4
11-23-2007, 02:16 PM
check out this site, they do awsome work. http://www.r1concepts.com/
NaKoRuRu
11-23-2007, 03:18 PM
What do you mean by "fade" exactly? Fade as in color, or fade as in the technical term for the loss of effectiveness of brakes due to heat buildup

for the color to not fade, they would have to be black the whole way through...the pigment would have to be impregnated into the metal alloy...which would be expensive and pointless...unless black rotors somehow make you stop faster.

Europe has more than its fair share of gimmick based car products just like our LED washer nozzles and walmart spinner hubcaps.

besides, the rotor is behind your wheel, no matter how much it sucks to admit...people probably aren't going to be passing your car in a parking lot and say to themselves "Wow...those brake rotors are BLACK!!!" Instead, you're going to be pointing out to everyone that your rotors are black...and they'll be left as confused as I am about why you would want these on your car over a higher quality product


Thanks for your input, however, I don't really care if nobody else "can see it". I like it, its my car and I know its there. If they fade in color, then they fade in color so be it, but thats what I'm trying to figure out and that is what I was asking. If they do fade, then I'll save myself the trouble, if they don't then I wanna get a quote. And unless you used these yourself how can you call these a less quality product? Thanks again for your input :)