Do you guys feel that the brake on 1.8T is a bit weak?
03-01-2003, 06:29 AM
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You can always get S4 rotors and calipers...
easy brake upgrade... or you can go with the gusto and do something like this...
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03-01-2003, 06:31 AM
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I think the stock brakes are very weak with 19" wheels...
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/30238/dsc00034.jpg"></center><p>This is my upgrade 14.5" rotors and 6 piston calipers
03-01-2003, 06:41 AM
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not doing track but still, whenever I try to stop quickly or reduce speed quickly at a higher speed, the whole car feels so heavy and it just resist to stop. I was thinking that our car is around the same weight as a 3.0, but their brake is better. So I assume that at the same speed, both a 1.8T and a 3.0 have the same momentum but our smaller brake makes us harder to reduce speed and thus more dangerous isn't it? Correct me if wrong.
I guess I need a brake upgrade. Do ppl usually just upgrade the front or all four ?
Thanks guys
I guess I need a brake upgrade. Do ppl usually just upgrade the front or all four ?
Thanks guys
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03-01-2003, 06:51 AM
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I would not consider aftermarket pads a cheap upgrade.
they do reduce dust... but may also reduce braking performance. Even brake specialists such as Brembo would not recommend pads other than OEM.
