Re: Front brake advice

["Peter Loron" <peterl@cnw.com>]

I've got Zimmermans and Ferodo DS2000 pads. Sweet.

If your rotors need to be replaced, you can get the Zimmermans for about the
same as new stock rotors. I'd make the step up. If all you do is daily
driving and don't hammer it too hard, then the Redbox pads should be ok.

-Pete
----- Original Message -----
From: Ng, Kevin (Bank of America Commercial Finance)
<kevin.ng@bankofamericacf.com>
To: <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 8:35 AM
Subject: 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."
> >
>