[s-cars] Big Reds + RS2 caliper carriers...

[Gabriel Caldwell]

I've stayed out of this, but enjoyed it thus far.  Just as a data point,
I am using un-machined RS2 brackets, with 928GTS (same as 993TT but
black) calipers, and A8 323x30 rotors.

I have worn my Textar pads down to 1mm of the backing.  No uneven wear
and no pistons popping out and no vibration.  I wore these pads down in
less than 6 months of driving (no track days).  As you can tell, I don't
drive in the most fuel efficient manner.


For those on AW here is a link to my pad wear:

http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/67654/cimg6611.jpg

Here are the brakes in action:

http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/67654/img_0415_filtered-vi.jpg


Gabriel Caldwell


-----Original Message-----
From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Eric Phillips
Sent: July 19, 2007 9:15 PM
To: s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: [s-cars] Big Reds + RS2 caliper carriers...

For 993TT calipers, the RS2 carriers being $220 from 034 isn't
horrible.  They also supply the carrier->strut bolts in the proper
grade.  Cheap!  You can get the brackets also from www.vagparts.com,
in about ten days.  I'd FedEx from 034 if my carriers were cracked...

You cannot use the ECS hats and 993TT rotor rings, because the carrier
offset is different.

Braided lines, tested in the DOT fashion, with banjo-bolted caliper
ends, can be had from StopTech.  Ask for Matt.

The rotors you want are A8L D2 323x30mm.  Yes, they are 2mm shy of the
32mm-thick Porsche rotors.  I know of two guys who have worn their
pads down to the backing running the A8 rotors.  Pistons popping out
isn't an issue.  If you want the rotors centered, take the brackets to
a machine shop and have them mill 1mm off the back side, where they
contact the strut.  The rotors will then be perfectly centered.
Several people run the brackets unmilled, and haven't found any
problems.

I run Hawk HPS pads, and run NO anti-squeal goo.  The rotors moan a
bit, but only when warm.  Not cold, not hot, but warm.  Everyday
street driving doesn't get the rotors warm enough to make them moan.
I do run slotted disks (which can be had from Apikol.)  Some folks
also swear by the Porsche OEM Textar pads.

There was a part number list on AudiWorld some time ago.  It might
still be there.

HTH,

Eric
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