> From: [email protected] > Subject: Brakes > > Hey guys, I need new brakes before i get my car inspected and I might as > well do it right.
brake bleed, good pads, good rotors. thats all you need. rebuild the calipers if youre anal, do some testing to set the prop valve if youre really anal. i like stainless lines too. the pedal stays more consistent. > So my question is what size should I run on my '89 Jetta > GLI? stock. bigger brakes really only help with brake fade, and with a proper brake bleed, good rotors, and stock pads on stock sized brakes, you shouldnt fade...on the street, anyway. ive locked my front wheels up stabbing the brakes at 80mph in my 92 gti, which had 9.4" brakes...stock rotors and ferodo pads. stopping power isnt the issue. bigger brakes wouldnt have done anything, since they dont change the traction the tires have. and if you are fading on the street (ive done it plenty of times, with not-so-good 9.4" brake/rotor combinations) i suggest doing the pads/rotors/bleed job before spending the money on big brakes. > How hard is it to upgrade to a bigger size? pretty easy if you get all the parts. its a straight bolt on. the M/C is the biggest PITA. ben "you know you're driving to hard when your rotors start glowing" randolph formerly known as: ben "why is there smoke coming out of your wheels?" randolph also known as: ben "i scare brice" randolph _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
