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Date:         Wed, 5 Apr 2000 08:36:44 -0700
Reply-To:     Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rotors? Brakes?
Comments: To: VW87Wolfsburg@AOL.COM

Tim,


I've been using metallic pads on OEM rotors since my second set of pads.
It's not a matter of the pads damaging the rotors, but that the rotors will
wear out more quickly.  I've gotten around 150,000 miles per set of rotors,
and noticeably better braking on long downhill runs.  When the metallics get
hotter, they perform better, instead of the other way around with organics.


Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tim Belanger" <VW87Wolfsburg@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 7:44 AM
Subject: Rotors? Brakes?




> Its time for me to put new brakes and rotors on my 87.  What is the best
> configuration for this.  Should I get a set of Brembo rotors (like at
Ken's
> site) and some metalic pads??  Or stick with OEM VW rotors and brakes??
Does
> one out last the other? perform better?  Also heard metalic pads will
DESTROY
> OEM rotors in a very short time, is this true?
>
> Thanks
> Tim
> 87Wolfsburg
>
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