KDL

When I brake to a standstill I hear a hard to descibe wheezing sound as the car slows. I also find the brakes a bit unresponsive and "squishy." According to the service shop (who took a look) the brakes are OK and the lining is fine, but just to be sure they cleaned out some brake dust that had got in there. Could brake dust account for the noise I describe? Just how silent should the car be when it brakes?

Would replacing the stock pads with Mintex red box or some other pads help? Also, is there any point in replacing the stock rotors with ATE or Zimmerman rotors (and if so, which would you recommend)?

Thanks.<p>kl

Reggie3

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/AudiWorldPics/2000/BrakeJob1.jpg"></center><p>Also check out DBA rotors. I like them. Craig just put some slotted ones on his car and noticed a differce.<ul><li><a href="http://www.dba.com.au/">DBA</a></li></ul>

KDL

Will replacement rotors improve performance or just reduce brake heat?

Also, which Mintex pads would you get?

Thanks.<p>kl

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KDL

Pardon the ignorance, but what is brake fade?<p>kl

Reggie3

The results are loss of braking ability. If one does autocross and track use - your brakes will get hot enough to warp the rotors unless you use rotors and pads designed for that use (though then the brakes will squeel and not be effective until they warm up.)

The DBA rotors are designed for street use only. They greatly improved the looks - and I have not pushed my car hard enough to feel and difference.

Reggie

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SDR

Basically.......as the brakes heat up, the coefficient of friction decreases, so they don't stop as well; the hotter they are, the "slicker" they are.<ul><li><a href="http://www.e-z.net/~ts/ts/Brakfade.htm">http://www.e-z.net/~ts/ts/Brakfade.htm</a</li></ul>

Rollo

What size wheels are those?