[V8] G60 Brake Swap

[Unka Bart]

Dave(s),

You might consider ECS Stage2 Big Brake Kit - (Red Porsche 993TT  
Caliper, 314mm 1-piece Euro Slotted A8 Rotor) ES#717; Fits all cars the  
have G60 front calipers.  This is what I put on the Gentleman's  
Express, and at $1499, BIRA can't touch the price.  Plus you don't have  
the restrictions that BIRA imposes on you.  BTW, following Keith  
Tackett's advice, I ordered Mintex Red pads (no extra cost) for quieter  
braking.  I couldn't be happier.

Scroll down at least 3/4 page on both of the following URLs

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi? 
make=Audi&engine=V8&model=V8Q&submodel=&category=Braking

Although ECS states that their kit fits all cars with G60s, I went to  
17" wheels for extra insurance (plus the Flik Lexx wheels are much  
lighter (17.5# ea) than the stock or alternative choices).  Price ain't  
bad either, $150/wheel.  Again, Keith's excellent advice paid off.

http://www.edgeracing.com/wheels/flik/

Bart
(see the gentleman's express at  
http://www.audiconnection.com/5-speed_conversion_pictorial_1.htm)

On Aug 17, 2005, at 12:24 AM, Coleman, David wrote:

> You'll get two types of responses: leave the ufos or go whole hog and  
> convert to porsche brakes. I had g60s and upgrading to 996 calipers  
> was the best thing I've done. I've never had the priviledge of ufo  
> brakes, but from my understanding I doubt I wouldve made any change  
> had my car been so equipped.
>
> G60s fade too fast and suck in the wet. The ufos are a general pain  
> not suffered with a more conventional setup. If you're going to go  
> thru the trouble, do it right and chec out bira.com
>
> Let me know if you'd like more specific details.
>
> DaveC
> 91 V8 5speed 4.2
> Bira 996 brakes
>
>
> --------------------------
> David A. Coleman

> Subject: [V8] G60 Brake Swap
>
> Was considering the G60 Front Brake Swap -
> does it require any mods to the suspension,
> ie struts? What is general consensus
> on whether it is worth doing?
>
> -DaveM