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RE: Front brake advice
I just bought some Zimmerman x-drilled front rotors with Mintex Redbox pads
all around. If you're gonna go this route, get them from Todd @ AWE
(http://www.awe-tuning.com) -- he has a special on brakes. I also picked up
stainless lines and some Super Blue fluid. Total was about $350, and it
showed up at the door the very next day! Haven't installed them yet
though--I'll give impressions as soon as I put 'em on.
Kevin Ng
97 Jetta GLX Windsor Blue
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Naresh H. Singh [SMTP:nhs1681@is4.nyu.edu]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 7:36 AM
> To: jettaglx@igtc.com; VW-A3-2L@onelist.com
> Subject: Front brake advice
>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Tried to get the Jetta inspected this weekend. I need front pads among
> other things to pass. Dealer wants $140-$175 for their pads including
> install. Thats nuts. A local shop will replace with regular pads for
> $79.99.
>
> Being an enthusiast I'm gonna go with the Mintex Red Box pads. What I'm
> considering is whether to go cross-drilled or slotted rotors or stay
> stock. Car is a daily driver, sees no track time. Is it worth it to
> change the rotors besides esthetics. If so, which brands should I look at.
> Anyone been there done that, Prices, advice?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> -Naresh
>
> '95 Jetta GL- Black
>
> --
> "Many are educated, few are learned."
>