All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
Rear Brake Pad Upgrades....
RedRobin:
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Great post and info, Mike! :happy2: 8) :happy2:
Trouble is I've just bought some DS2500 rear pads for my oem solid rear discs. Still, what little track work I've been doing so far is on the Nordschleife (though a day on a very fast track is scheduled).
I'll just have to keep a close eye on the state of things.
Thanks for that specific info about what others have been finding :drinking:
tony_danza:
You'll never get the rears hot enough to do that to them, I promise you.
Your fronts, I can't see you personally pushing your car to such a level that you'll experience crumbling either - so in your case the recommendation to use DS2500s is correct and sound judgement. You may no doubt get the same performance from some cheaper ones, but if you're comfortable, why change?
Considering how long they last on the rear, DS2500 cost isn't a biggie really, as you'll get tens of thousands of miles from them... but something to think about for others coming up for rear replacement.
RedRobin:
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Thanks, Mike - that's reassuring. :happy2: 8) :happy2:
Hurdy:
AS Robin has already said....great info Mike :happy2:
I'm going to try the OEM pads first as I think they may be enough with the larger R32 ventilated discs. If not, I still have that option in future. :smiley:
tony_danza:
Oh yeah, if you've got them, use them and see how you get on, Hurdy. You'll crumble them at worst, so just junk them and buy something a bit more suited.... so long as it isn't crap (cough EBC cough!!)
With the power you're running and considering they're going to be road brakes 300+ days of the year, I think your upgrade is a wise decision and will pay off well.
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