Date:         Sat, 23 Aug 2008 15:25:09 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From:         Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject:      Re: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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thanks Dennis, I'll check it out.
Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
To: "'Scott Daniel - Turbovans'" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>;
<vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 7:06 AM
Subject: RE: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS


> In the after market brake pad arena I prefer the Axxis Metal Master brake
> pads. They seem to be consistent and most customers like them. They are a
> little pricey. They do not come with the silencing shims or other
> hardware. They impart some rotor wear which is good to prevent glazing and
> they do not make a lot of dust. Almost any FLAPS can get them. For the
> rears, go to the dealer planning to leave a lot of money and get the rear
> shoes and spring kit there. Good rear brakes do make a big difference.
> Unlike front wheel drives cars a lot of stopping power does come from the
> rear.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Scott Daniel - Turbovans
> Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 12:08 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
>
> Super good Dennis.
> Have you got a link to the metallic high friction FF or FG pads you use ?
> Just what I need.
> thnx, Scott
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:10 PM
> Subject: Re: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
>
>
>> Brake noises are usually the result of poor fit, something missing, or
>> rotor surface problems including glazing.
>>
>> On the early dual piston calipers you need the silencing shims between
> the
>> piston and the pads and the top spring (the clip held down by the pad
>> pins) needs to be in good condition to keep the pads from vibrating. You
>> also need to be sure the caliper housing is not rusted or excessive worn
>> where the pads slide down. As for the choice of pads, you really want
>> metallic and a high friction rating of FF or FG. The real hard EE pads
>> just do not have enough bite to make you feel like you have brakes. Make
>> sure the rotors are not worn or cut excessively. Wear limit is 11 mm.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
>> neil N
>> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 4:09 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
>>
>> Hi all.
>>
>> This for an '81 with Teves.
>>
>> My fronts have a slight* grinding sound. I think I'm not used to the
>> sound of metallic or semi metallic pads.
>>
>> Is this pad metallic or semi metallic?
>>
>>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/BrakePadFront.jpg/BrakePadFront-full;init:
>> jpg
>>
>> First letter of PN might be O, G, or U but the rest is:
>>
>> RID 278 171
>>
>> A - 20011
>>
>> Anyone know the brand? Just curious for future reference.
>>
>> Is this rotor surface glazed?
>>
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/RotorPS.jpg/RotorPS-full;init:.jpg
>>
>> Both at 12.5 mm and have no bad marks.
>>
>> Much thanks.
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> --
>> Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
>>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engi
>> nes
>> http://web.mac.com/tubaneil
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>