Re: Rear brake woes continue...

[Jason Brunberg <stoopid@idirect.com>]

> 
>      1) race
>      2) live on or drive mountain roads
>      3) drive the Autobahn and need to slow from 100+mph

	Well, I don't drive the Autobahn, but I still slow down from those
speeds quite often :)

> 
>      Also, if you have rear disks, do not use engine braking (i.e.
>      downshifting) to aid in stopping.  My wife (and I) is very guilty of
>      downshifting and my new calipers/rotors/pads on the Audi are already
>      acting up from lack of use.  So now I shut off the ABS (its
>      switchable) and JUMP on the brakes frequently in hopes of un-glazing
>      my rotors.  Also, make sure you use your e-brake, and your e-brake
>      works.

	That really pisses me off.  I always used the e-brakes when i got the
car.  Always!  It was the first car that my family had that actually had
parking brakes that worked.  Oh well.  And I also make a note of engine
braking at all times  Looks like I better use my brakes a bit more.

> 
>      BTW:  I do not think you can use Corrodo wheels on your car as there
>      offset is 40mm or around the 40 something range.

	shitty...


jason
87 16V
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