Date:         Tue, 4 Sep 2012 20:23:40 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Hi Dennis.

Thanks much for the recommend.

I have PBR semi metallics on my '81 but have read that the "Metal
Masters" are good.

Are you running those? I don't see them on the PBR website.

Are "Axxis/PBR Deluxe Advanced Ceramic" pads  the new "Metal Masters" ?

Link:  http://www.pbrbrakes.com/html/products/friction/deluxe/index.htm

Neil.


On Tue, Sep 4, 2012 at 3:30 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I have tried many pads over the years and despite the somewhat higher cost I
> really prefer the PBR for the Vanagon. After they seat they work really well
> and give very good life. My next choice would be OEM but they dust real bad.
>
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> neil n
> Sent: Tuesday, September 04, 2012 3:50 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: TRW Brake Pads? (1988 Westy)
>
> Hi all.
>
> Debating over PBR Metal Masters (or whatever they call them now) or TRW
> pads.
>
> The TRW *may* have the "Cotec" coating (see below). I have to wonder if the
> Cotec burns off during bedding in or gets impregnated into the rotor metal?
>
> Anyone used the TRW semi metallic pads? If so, any opinions on stopping
> power?
>
> I don't care about dusting or noise levels. Just want a pad that offers good
> stopping power and as little fade as possible during normal use (i.e. not
> riding brakes etc.)
>
> Thanks
>
> Neil.
>
>
> From TRW webpage here:
> http://www.trwaftermarket.com/en/Products/Disc-Brake-Systems/Brake-Pads/
>
> "TRW has introduced Cotec - an innovative coating for its brake pads.
> Independent tests have proven that Cotec achieves significantly shorter
> stopping distances than the brake pads of major competitors or even OE, for
> the first stops after leaving a garage following a brake pad change."
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
> 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp
>
> '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.
>
> '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine
> s
>



--
Neil n

65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp

'88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.

'81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:

http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines