Re: [mk2] brakes

["Ian Overholt" <ioverholt@hotmail.com>]

As far as the rotors go, I don't think turning them is a good idea since you 
end up with less material and it will warp twice as fast as when it was new. 
  And besides, I just replaced the rotors on my sister's '81 diesel rabbit.  
New rotors from the Potterman were $15 each!!  Is it even worth it to go 
through the trouble of taking them somewhere to be turned?  How much could 
you save?  $5?  $10?  If you want to go with slotted rotors, they are a 
little more, but still reasonable.  I don't think you'll have any trouble 
with resurfaced drums; they don't have the same warping problem as rotors.  
Also don't overtorque your front lug nuts.

Pads depend on how you drive.  I like my Ferodos very much.  I drive 
aggressive, but not crazy.  They are dusty, but they stop good.  16vJason 
said he's been able to make his Ferodos fade, but I've raced on a track and 
I had no sign of fade.  YMMV.  I think Mintex also makes a good pad.  Check 
with Potterman for a better recommendation.

Get a good DOT 4 fluid.  Castrol GTLMA, Ford blue stuff, etc.  Fluid is 
pretty inexpensive no matter what you go with.

Ian Overholt
'88 16v
'78 Champagne Edition

>From: "Foxx (in a box)" <foxxinabox@core.com>

>   i've been thinking about doing a brake job on my car. what i'm
>concerned with is how thin should i let me rotors and drums get before i
>replace them? also, what fluid, pads, and shoes would anyone recommend?
>i don't want to slide through the intersection in the morning. thanx.

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