A Question Regarding Replacing LS1 Brakes
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A Question Regarding Replacing LS1 Brakes
Hey Guys,
I purchased a 1998 Z28 A4 last summer. Whenever I get on the brakes hard the car pulls to the left pretty hard. In addition whenever I'm at a rolling speed and gently apply the brakes the squeek I assume it's time some replacement brakes. I don't take my car to the track, but I do occasionally have some runs of 100+ mph with hard braking down to around 60 mph or so. I want to improve the appearance of the brakes so I was thinking of putting in some cross drilled or slotted rotors along with some good ceramic pads. What are your thoughts on the best way to go? I thought about putting some Brembo rotors and pads, but I've heard they still squeek. Also, am I better off going with slotted rotors because I've heard they hold up better over time, even though I think the crossed drilled ones look better. I'm thinking about faking true big brake Brembo's with a decal from this site www.xenonmods.com but I'm affraid that the decal will melt. Any input will help. Thanks!
I purchased a 1998 Z28 A4 last summer. Whenever I get on the brakes hard the car pulls to the left pretty hard. In addition whenever I'm at a rolling speed and gently apply the brakes the squeek I assume it's time some replacement brakes. I don't take my car to the track, but I do occasionally have some runs of 100+ mph with hard braking down to around 60 mph or so. I want to improve the appearance of the brakes so I was thinking of putting in some cross drilled or slotted rotors along with some good ceramic pads. What are your thoughts on the best way to go? I thought about putting some Brembo rotors and pads, but I've heard they still squeek. Also, am I better off going with slotted rotors because I've heard they hold up better over time, even though I think the crossed drilled ones look better. I'm thinking about faking true big brake Brembo's with a decal from this site www.xenonmods.com but I'm affraid that the decal will melt. Any input will help. Thanks!
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Re: A Question Regarding Replacing LS1 Brakes
If the car is pulling to the left it's possible that the right caliper or slide pins are frozen.
I recomend Hawk HPS pads and slotted rotors for appearance. I don't recomend drilled rotors as even the best of them will crack eventually. It's typical for performance pads to be a bit noisier than OEM type pads.
I have decals on my calipers and they have not melted.
I recomend Hawk HPS pads and slotted rotors for appearance. I don't recomend drilled rotors as even the best of them will crack eventually. It's typical for performance pads to be a bit noisier than OEM type pads.
I have decals on my calipers and they have not melted.
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Re: A Question Regarding Replacing LS1 Brakes
my brother and I have this decals from xenonmods.com and they don't melt!
like Re said, look at your slide pins.... a very common problem....
in my opinion the LS1 brake is very good for the the car. I life in Germany and we can drive every day 100MPH+ on the Autobahn...... no problem with the stock LS1 brake and Raybestos pads..
but still I'm looking to improve my brake - maybe with C5 rotors (Reiner :-) )
like Re said, look at your slide pins.... a very common problem....
in my opinion the LS1 brake is very good for the the car. I life in Germany and we can drive every day 100MPH+ on the Autobahn...... no problem with the stock LS1 brake and Raybestos pads..
but still I'm looking to improve my brake - maybe with C5 rotors (Reiner :-) )
Last edited by Fierotom; 08-22-2006 at 03:02 PM.
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