Got Brakes?
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Got Brakes?
Got my 01 CL Type S about 2 weeks ago. Love everything about it except the brakes. Maybe I'm being biased because I just got rid of my Audi TT and it would literally stop in 106ft 60-0. Anyhow, I'm sure some of you all have done brake upgrades, so tell me what works best. Just new front rotors? All the way around? New calipers? Brands? Etc. Thanks!
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Re: Got Brakes?
Originally posted by seth30887
Got my 01 CL Type S about 2 weeks ago. Love everything about it except the brakes. Maybe I'm being biased because I just got rid of my Audi TT and it would literally stop in 106ft 60-0. Anyhow, I'm sure some of you all have done brake upgrades, so tell me what works best. Just new front rotors? All the way around? New calipers? Brands? Etc. Thanks!
Got my 01 CL Type S about 2 weeks ago. Love everything about it except the brakes. Maybe I'm being biased because I just got rid of my Audi TT and it would literally stop in 106ft 60-0. Anyhow, I'm sure some of you all have done brake upgrades, so tell me what works best. Just new front rotors? All the way around? New calipers? Brands? Etc. Thanks!
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Re: Re: Got Brakes?
Originally posted by 03CLsPunisher
since when was the audi TT 60-0 in 106ft?
since when was the audi TT 60-0 in 106ft?
Okay well, I forgot to post that I was running Brembo GT 328mm on the front. Also, mine was the 180 FWD coupe, weighing in at just 2900 lbs, unlike the bulkier quattro 225's roadsters that push almost 3500 lbs. I notice that the stock CL-Type S does 70-0 in just 178 ft. Which isn't bad, considering it's 3500+ curb weight. But quite a contrast from what I was used to. So do you have any upgrades or suggestions?
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Originally posted by Titand19
yeah bro, everyone knows that Brembo makes the best brakes, why you asking questions if you already had brembos. Go get them. I got mine and love them
yeah bro, everyone knows that Brembo makes the best brakes, why you asking questions if you already had brembos. Go get them. I got mine and love them
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Originally posted by seth30887
I know I can go out and spend $2,500 dollars and have world class braking. But wouldn't it be nice if someone out there new of an equal system for $1,500, or less?
I know I can go out and spend $2,500 dollars and have world class braking. But wouldn't it be nice if someone out there new of an equal system for $1,500, or less?
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Originally posted by danny25
in that case, go with Rotora. I think they're around $1300. I don't have them but have ridden in a car with them and they feel pretty amazing.
in that case, go with Rotora. I think they're around $1300. I don't have them but have ridden in a car with them and they feel pretty amazing.
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that's prolly the way i'm gonna go if I ever get around to it. I don't think you'll reap the complete benefits of a big brake kit unless you drive the twisities, or autox weekly.
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the matter of "worth" is subjective. to be honest, if you don't track your vehicle, the big brake kits are only good for "looks" and can shave off perhaps 5-10 feet off your 70-0/100-0. you'll likely see better improvements by getting stickier tires, better pads. (naturally improved traction = accelerated wear-n-tear). pick your poison, my friend. pick your poison.
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with that said, i have no regrets with mine
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For people in the bay area, I drove up Saratoga-Sunnyvale one night with my g/f up to Windy Hill. Nice twisties on that road (~7miles or so). It was a good opportunity to test out the brakes and it felt much better than the last time I went with the stocks. With 20mph & 15mph turns, the extra braking power & just more confidence in braking helps a lot.
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