Brake Q...

[davidwinchell2 at sprynet.com (David L. Winchell, II)]

Years ago when I had the "82 I made the upgrade to vented rotors. I
think I ordered them from TT (Peter or Potterman should be able to get
them.) I know that I had to change the pads to the thinner ones for the
later cars with vented pads.  IIRC the rotors were not that expensive
for new ones.  I would price the new ones before spending time trying to
source a set from a salvage yard.  Price may be negligible now.

Dave 

David L. Winchell, II
DavidWinchell2@sprynet.com
87 2.0L 16V Scirocco
86 8V Scirocco
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-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-bounces+davidwinchell2=sprynet.com@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-bounces+davidwinchell2=sprynet.com@scirocco.org] On
Behalf Of Julie Macfarlane
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2005 9:32 PM
To: timjmcconnell@gmail.com; greggearhead@adelphia.net
Cc: Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Re: Brake Q...


I got mine scrapping an 84 Rabbit GTi.
Think I remember that when I ask for brakes for the front?



Julie Macfarlane
"Its not just a car! Its an adventure!"
1981 MKI 2L 16v w 2Y
Amsterdam NY




>From: Timbo <timjmcconnell@gmail.com>
>Reply-To: Timbo <timjmcconnell@gmail.com>
>To: GREG DUNN <greggearhead@adelphia.net>
>CC: Scirocco list <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: Re: Brake Q...
>Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2005 20:16:11 -0600
>
>Sounds interesting. So If I can find the thinner pads, and get better 
>rotors, then I can go with that. -- What model is supposed to have the 
>vented ones? a cabriolet?
>
>On 6/27/05, GREG DUNN <greggearhead@adelphia.net> wrote:
> > Tim - you are getting pads for solid rotors if they are way too 
> > thick.
>The
> > only difference in the later solid and vented rotors with the Kelsey
>Hayes
> > calipers is the thickness of the pads.
> >
> > Your 84 should have vented rotors, and here in Colorado with all the

> > mountain passes, it is a good thing to have.  However, if your pads 
> > are
>not
> > smooth on the surface, being that they were on the scored rotors, 
> > they
>could
> > mess up your new rotors slightly.  Really isn't worth it.  You might

> > be
>able
> > to resurface them slightly- never tried that.
> >
> > gd
> >
> >
> > _____________________________________________________
> >
> > So - I've done the front brakes for all of my cars. Every time I go 
> > buy pads for my fronts - they are ALWAYS way too thick. (both of my 
> > older cars have vented 9.4s)
> >
> > BUT - I just got this new rocco - it has SOLID rotors. I assume the 
> > same size. The discs themselves are shot to hell - scored and 
> > crappy. The pads are great however - lots and lots of life in them. 
> > can I switch to vented or should I stay solid.
> >
> > And most importantly - Which rotors am I supposed to have??
> >
> >
>
>
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