Re: Brake Upgrades

["Adam Lindsay" <adam@mindex.com>]

2000 miles ago at 56000k I replaced the front rotors and pads on my '95 GLX.
Cost something like $300. Definatly worth it. Don't f*ck around with breaks.
Get it all done.

They are the most important part of the car.


-----Original Message-----
From: chrisr <chrisrepp@email.msn.com>
To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 1998 4:15 PM
Subject: Brake Upgrades


>I just had the brake wear light come on at 60K.  Just a few quick
questions.
>I have been told by two dealers here in Minneapolis that the stock rotors
>shouldn't be turned, just replaced.  In fact one said they refuse to turn
>rotors and the second recommended they be replaced, both without seeing the
>car.  Does this sound right?  I was planning on upgrading to the Mintex
pads
>anyway but has anyone had any experiences with the Autotech cross drilled
>and slotted rotors?  I checked the archives and found some info on slotted
>rotors but didn't see anything on cross drilled.  Is the cross drilling
>worth the extra $ over the slotted ones?  The Autotech setup is going for
>around $290 with pads while ND sells the ATE slotted for $175 with pads.
>Any input would be appreciated.
>
>Chris
>95 GLX
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