TTinCT

most that have gone this way have enjoyed the upgrade....

There is more to braking then just rotor size...<ul><li><a href="http://www.rpiequipped.com/us/product_info.php?cPath=84_330_509&amp;products_id= 1948">http://www.rpiequipped.com/us/product_info.php?cPath=84_330_509&amp;products_id= 1948</a</li></ul>

TTinCT

here is a good article on all things brakes...it is general, but it explains why OEM single piston stuff is inferior to any good aftermarket 4 piston setup...

Just my thoughts...<ul><li><a href="http://www.hotrodheaven.com/tech/brakes/brakes1_index.htm">http://www.hotrodheaven.com/tech/brakes/brakes1_index.htm</a</li></ul>

JohnLZ7W

rotor size plays a large factor in heat dissipation

TTinCT

never said it is not a factor.....so not sure what the issue is

JohnLZ7W

and I didn't see anything in the link that mentioned that the rotor is a big heat sink and a larger one can help dissipate heat.

The stock 3.2 brakes are actually quite good, two-piston, 13" rotors and based off of the B5 RS4 setup.

MikekiM@PureMS

With that many miles on a rotor, you should definitely carefully measure it's thickness and compare with the minimum thickness specified on the rotor. Just because there's no grooving or lip doesn't mean it isn't being worn down.

Plain rotors from ATE, Zimmermann, and Brembo are all fine options.

TTinCT

it can be accomplished many ways....

Not sure if you got to page two in the link i posted, but it discusses this exact issue on materials with one piece cast rotors vs 2 piece rotors with aluminum hats....

I have driven 3.2's both MK1 and MK2....and frankly they are ok, but i still enjoy my wilwood setup a lot more...this is from an all around perspective of performance and feel.....

Brakes are all about confidence and just feel they are worth the extra dollars...<ul><li><a href="http://www.hotrodheaven.com/tech/brakes/brakes2_index.htm">http://www.hotrodheaven.com/tech/brakes/brakes2_index.htm</a</li></ul>

JohnLZ7W

Don't get me wrong, I love my BBK setup. It's one of the things I miss the most when I drive the blue car (wait, where did the brakes go?)

But if his car is really just a commuter it's probably overkill. The cost of the kit up front is quite a bit more than the rotors and pads that he needs and then there's the replacement cost down the road. I'm not sure what Wilwood pad and rotor prices are like but consumables are quite a bit more expensive for the Stoptechs than my stock brakes, and that's with rebuilding the rotors myself.

TTinCT

rotor replacements on the RPI stuff is 600$ alone...but i am getting close to 60k out them....gotta pay to play as we always say! ;-)

JeTT 180QC

Inexpensive and effective. Will do the same for fronts when those are needed.