Will_
Autocross Champion
- Location
- SF Bay Area
- Car(s)
- 2017 GTI S DSG
Checked dust seals (OEM) last night as part of track prep. Still looking good after 10k miles and 13 or so track days.
Checked dust seals (OEM) last night as part of track prep. Still looking good after 10k miles and 13 or so track days.
Assume you have OEM piston seals also and did you lube up the pistons with RRG? I basically kept my conversion stock just to see how it is and its not bad once I bled it well. Will be taking it to the track so wondering if you did anything else during install.
Also what pads are you (and others) using for track? I got Raybestos ST-43 but would like to know what others are doing. Heard some run Carbotech XP10, others Ferodo DS1.11/DSUNO. Ferodo DS2500 on the PP brakes were great but after 12 days I need something better.
To add to that, rear brake pads are stock or track-specific also?
I did not use RRG when installing, only did the OBD11 tweaks after bleeding and have been happy with the feel.
I run DS2500 pads year round. I would like to run a more aggressive pad but get free replacements on the pads from FCPEuro so hard to switch.
Rear pads/rotors are still the same ones that came on the car, haven’t touched them.
No, this is the one you want:Cool quick follow-up, could you link or send the SKU of the FCPEuro Macan DS2500? I've had a hard time finding the right one since the Macan filter doesn't show it or searching by the 1001 pad shape. Also how many track days do you get on average before swapping out your DS2500s?
Is this the one as FRD-FCP1001H? https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-performance-brake-pad-set-ferodo-racing-0034202120 Seems to be the right one but it names a bunch of Mercedes for fitment so wanted to validate that first.
First track day with the Stoptech/R29s and they were superb! Needed much less pedal pressure and pedal remained firm and high throughout the day. Was with a friend in his Cayman S and we noted that after some cool-down in the paddock, his calipers were notably hotter than mine. We'll be at Sonoma this coming Saturday and I'll try to remember to bring my infrared gun to get temps immediately after pitting.Bob, I've never needed to lub Stoptechs. And the kit comes with SS lines. Initial pedal height and firmness with this set is excellent. I'll be heading out to some back roads later today to bed the pads and will let you know more then. And I'll give a report after Laguna Seca this weekend.
Bern
Help: in the middle of the install. What torque is needed on the stainless fittings to the caliper, and what torque to mount to the knuckle?
Help: in the middle of the install. What torque is needed on the stainless fittings to the caliper, and what torque to mount to the knuckle?
Help: in the middle of the install. What torque is needed on the stainless fittings to the caliper, and what torque to mount to the knuckle?