Erstausrüster bei Bremsen/ Teilequalität bei egedöns? | Posts 32+

My recommendation: Use slotted brake rotors with Ferodo Standard brake pads! They provide a fantastic grip. Upgrading to 312mm is definitely worth it.

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Please also pay attention to the clearance between the brake caliper and the 16-inch winter tire rim!

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Regards,

Manuel.

Sure, it's obvious that the 15-inch rims won't fit. That's why I'm only planning to make the modifications once I manage to exchange my 15-inch rims for 16-inch ones.

@Manuel:

So, you're using 312mm brake calipers with genuine Ferodo pads, right?

I'm considering whether to combine the 280mm Zimmermann slotted brake disc with either genuine Ferodo or ATE brake pads. Based on Rainer's comment and your recommendation, I will probably test the combination of Zimmermann discs and Ferodo pads.

Have you experienced any issues with warping in the perforated discs?
Can you provide any information yet regarding the wear and tear of the pads and discs compared to the original parts?

Regards,
Alex.

No, don't drive it yet; it only has 1,500 km on it!

Regards,

Manuel.

Good evening.

"With the cheap Golf 2 brakes, it was impossible to achieve any locking on a dry surface; instead, there was actually a decrease in deceleration..."

haehnlein wrote:

PeterK wrote: und einmal zu langer bremsweg bringt mehr schaden als einmal original beläge gekauft ... Hi Peter, Okay, physically speaking, the limit of a brake's performance is reached when the wheels lock up or when ABS kicks in. Unless you are suffering from muscle atrophy in your legs, this should be achievable even with relatively inexpensive brake components...or am I missing something

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I personally prefer to brake using normal force (and one leg). If someone really wants to go all out, they should get a car with Simplex drum brakes and without power assist, like the Trabant used to have.

Peter K.

Hi,

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Simplex drum brakes without power brake assistance were used in some cars, such as the Trabant.

But only in the very early models... later Trabants (at least since 1975, probably even earlier) had duplex drums on the front.

When you really slammed on the brakes, the asphalt cutting discs would definitely engage... but it was never predictable whether the vehicle would swerve to the right or left. Also, the "bite point" of the brake, at least in my particular example, was very hard and short; the pedal travel until resistance was about the same, and the rest depended on force.

It was always fun to take turns driving my parents' Passat – you could literally break the glass if you put your foot down with the "usual" force.

Best regards,

Jan.

donalexo wrote:

I'm considering whether to combine the 280mm Zimmermann slotted brake disc with either genuine Ferodo or ATE brake pads. Based on Rainer's comment and your recommendation, I will probably test the combination of Zimmermann discs and Ferodo pads.

Hello,

"I'm using slotted Zimmermann brake discs, size 256, with original VW brake pads (which are likely ATE), but I haven't noticed any warping after about 19,000 km. However, the mileage includes very few kilometers on the highway, a maximum of 2,000 km, and most of it is country roads."

Regards,
Henrik.