All Things Mk5 > Mk5 General Area
brake pads......
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: tony_danza on August 16, 2009, 11:29:39 am ---
I've also got some DS3000s for the track, they're fricking nuts, but difficult to get enough working heat into anywhere else.
I'd be interested to hear what pads the VW Cup cars run, as they all either have AP, Alcon or VWR brakes. Fancy asking them next time you speak to them, Robin?
--- End quote ---
....I had a long chat with Mark Farmer (now ex VWR) last night and he says they run DS2500's. He also independently said the DS3000's were somewhat fierce!
AP strongly recommend DS2500's with their kit I've got, so I take their advice regardless of whether I can get cheaper pads etc. JKM had the best DS2500 price I could find - Kate is your gal :notworthy:)
Deako:
As a side note, i have used various EBC pads on some of my cars in the past, the best being EBC yellows on the Mk1 Golf track car. They were brilliant. Maybe they just dont hold up as well on a car that weighs a lot more.
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: Deako on August 18, 2009, 04:15:38 pm ---
As a side note, i have used various EBC pads on some of my cars in the past, the best being EBC yellows on the Mk1 Golf track car. They were brilliant. Maybe they just dont hold up as well on a car that weighs a lot more.
--- End quote ---
....That's right! Just look at the size comparison between mine and Dan's Mk1 and think of all the extra weight of stuff a Mk5 has : -
tony_danza:
Oh yeah, I found out what the copper colour dust is about - apparently they use a bit of clay in the compound.
RedRobin:
^^^^
And I vaguely remember some red dust when the kit was first fitted back in 06. I have a poor memory unless it's jolted. I was more concerned how the new brakes felt and was driving from Coventry to Germany the next day.
Navigation
[0] Message Index
[#] Next page
[*] Previous page
Go to full version