Versluis Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 So its time to replace the pads and rotors on my R32. I've been searching around and to be honest, this is the first time I have had to buy brakes for my car. So, I was looking on Tirerack.com and saw the Centric rotors. To my understanding, Centric makes Stoptech rotor and pads? Are these good rotors? They are a decent price but which would be the best for me? They have their 120 series rotor (98.00 each), High Carbon Plan 125 series (104.00 each) and then High Carbon Plan 125 Series Cyro-treated rotor (116.00 each.) http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/results.jsp?autoMake=Volkswagen&autoModel=R32&autoYear=2008&autoModClar= Lastly, any pad recommendation? I'm trying to keep this budget friendly while not loosing OEM performance. I do daily this car and do not track it. I would like a pad that gives off less brake dust. My only gripe about going OEM pads is the fact of how much dust they give off. I have looked at HPS pads but after reading multiple reviews, they say they are terrible in the cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 I can speak from experience on 2 cars, that especially with aftermarket rotors that run "cooler" (race 2 piece) the On cold 30/40 degree wet rainy days the HPS took a second to come back to life, which can scare you if you are not used to it. It dust is a primary concern, not so much withstanding racing, get Ceramics.. Centric rotors are decent OEM replacements that I have used in the past without any real issues for street driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Whatever you're getting, avoid slotted or cross-drilled rotors and make sure they have a coating to prevent corrosion. As far as pads, they all produce dust. The difference is in the color of the dust. Assuming that the car will never see autox or other track duty, find one that's most aggressive in the gray-dust group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 This is where you need to do your shopping... http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-R32_MKV--3.2/Braking/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotrio Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 For best price Vs quality go with the Centric Premium (High Carbon) rotors. Nobody can beat our pricing on them (Or anything StopTech / PowerSlot / Centric for that matter). If you have a minute shoot me an email at: jeff@ipsmotorsports.net and I will shoot you over a quick quote, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 For best price Vs quality go with the Centric Premium (High Carbon) rotors. Nobody can beat our pricing on them (Or anything StopTech / PowerSlot / Centric for that matter). If you have a minute shoot me an email at: jeff@ipsmotorsports.net and I will shoot you over a quick quote, Jeff Sent email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 This is where you need to do your shopping... http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-R32_MKV--3.2/Braking/ I've looked through there and they are on my radar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 On a street car, the centric premium rotors and stoptech street performance pads if you drive aggressively or posi quiet if you drive like "normal" would be a good setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hawk HP+ pads give off a LOT of dust, but are very very good pads, I've had mine for a few weeks now, and with Hawk OEM replacement rotors the combo is a hundred times better than my old rotors and pads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 i've had good results with scratching my brake pads on a concrete surface before installation. seems to cut down on a ton of brake dust and is a good way to 'bed' the pads in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 You should compare prices with Rockauto, I've had good luck with them and they also list Centric. Centric is a good brand, and then just make the best choice on level based on your usage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99StockGT Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Just for my own knowledge what makes you want to go to an aggressive pad/rotor combo on a DD? As long as you aren't hooning the thing about there are certainly other alternatives and as Jeff has mentioned before there as several of us in the industry that can help you out on your purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 i've had good results with scratching my brake pads on a concrete surface before installation. seems to cut down on a ton of brake dust and is a good way to 'bed' the pads in. I second it. Actually, if you rub your old rotors on concrete, they would come back to life and could be reused. On new rotors, they would last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiji ST Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 I had good success with Centric rotors and Hawk HPS pads. I went with the premium ones though. They lasted about 4 years and 60k before they needed to be machined. Held up to my heavy foot and a handful of autocross events. Cost-wise, I got the rotors from IPS for $200 ( doubt they're offering that price again) and $130 for the pads from a Mazda aftermarket supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Rubbing brake pads and rotors on concrete :dumb: I heard if you leave them inside a magic pyramid for 5 minutes before installation they will never wear down. Seriously, maybe if you glazed them over you could get rid of that by rubbing it on concrete. Otherwise you're just shortening the life of the pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Rubbing brake pads and rotors on concrete :dumb: I heard if you leave them inside a magic pyramid for 5 minutes before installation they will never wear down. Seriously, maybe if you glazed them over you could get rid of that by rubbing it on concrete. Otherwise you're just shortening the life of the pad. Not sure if serious :ninja: Some may not realize that's a long running CR joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 I wasn't aware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Shout out to Jeff at IPS he got me a great deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Nice to hear, Taylor. What pads and rotors did you end up with ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 this is what I do to my rotors when I get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I love my Hawk HTS pads. I have them on the GLI and A4/S4 and now LTS on the Touareg. Love how I don't have to clean the wheels much if at all. I wouldn't do ceramics since they can take a sec to heat up and bite. Also as you know mjm autohaus has the lowest cost on Hawk pads when you call and ask for the GP price for Audizine discount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Nice to hear, Taylor. What pads and rotors did you end up with ? Tom, I went with Centric Front High-Carbon / Premium Rotors and PosiQuiet Brake Pads. He recommended the pads because they would give me lower dust than my OEM pads or a "different color dust" but still give me OEM performance. I guess a lot of guys are having those pads put on their C6Z's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 I love my Hawk HTS pads. I have them on the GLI and A4/S4 and now LTS on the Touareg. Love how I don't have to clean the wheels much if at all. I wouldn't do ceramics since they can take a sec to heat up and bite. Also as you know mjm autohaus has the lowest cost on Hawk pads when you call and ask for the GP price for Audizine discount. Trey I checked on there, but Jeff gave me a great deal and I couldn't pass it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVRINGS Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 They have done that for me before in other things so I understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.