All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
VWR brakes, very disappointed, but hoping to feel better !
vRSAlex:
Also be aware that the tt ball joints usually fit under the wishbone rather than on top. This may push them further towards the disc.
QD MBE:
Great on a track only car.
I think that you would have difficulty explaining to your insurance that you had removed material from a VAG developed component, thus weakening the structure. Albeit only marginal, still modified.
What happens when the ball joint fails? IMO there are some things that interrupt the safe modding path, and DIY removal of material from a vital component without any development is one of them.
Stress paths, loading etc, also being subjected to the direct heat of the brake disc might have a effect on the ball joint?
RagingKileak:
I've read this thread and I think I understand it.
The conclusion? I'm not gonna buy VWR; that is all.
Matt
Carrera2RS:
All now on, Simpson Motorsport also chamfered the excess metal on the inner face off the disc to get sufficient clearance for heavy suspension movement and full wheel lock :happy2:
They have excellent pedal feel and stop as I would expect and hoped. The car now has brakes ! Moving from an M5 with 6 pot AP's then an E92 M3 I was shocked how crap stock brakes are. I can now take speed off the car in a very stable reassuring way, something I had very much missed.......
the bruce:
:congrats:
Congrats !!
--- Quote from: BDMAlex on August 06, 2011, 01:57:29 pm ---Also be aware that the tt ball joints usually fit under the wishbone rather than on top. This may push them further towards the disc.
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This doesn't affect how the ball joint clears the disc. :wink:
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