Ok so I need to change my pads, I have stock brakes and i like to do things myself unless of course i should leave it to a pro. My question is, does anybody recommend a certain brand of brake pads? And does anybody have a website or a good link as to walk me threw the process? Thanks

 

My preference for a good street and occasional track pad : Hawk HPS

As for how to... get a copy of the Bentley guide for our cars. It isn't great but it is the best out there for general how to instructions. They have both the CD and Hardcopy versions available.

 

Like he said either Hawks or some EBC red or green pads pending on how you drive.

brakes are not hard all you need is to remove the two bolts on the caliper bracket, put some brake quite on the back of the pads, and push the calaper back in with a special tool you can get from ecstuning or rent from a parts store.

tool http://ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/page...category=Tools

 

That tool is only needed for the rear brakes BTW. The front calipers just push back without twisting them.

While you are at it, flush your brake fluid lines with new DOT4 or DOT5 brake fluid.... I happen to like ATE Blue.

 

I was lookin at the Hawk HPS pads, it said something about having to "burnish them" what is that?

 

This is what it said:

Note:
Hawk Performance burnishes its High Performance Street brake pads as a final step in the factory, but all brake pads have to be bedded-in with the rotors (new or used) that they will be used against. Properly bedding-in new brake pads results in a transfer film being generated at the pad and rotor interface to maximize brake performance.

 

They are saying that you need to go through the Burnishing or "Bed In Procedure" If you click the link at the bottom of their page...

Burnishing Instructions [ol][*]After installing new brake pads, make 6 to 10 stops from approximately 30-35 mph applying moderate pressure.[*]Make an additional 2 to 3 hard stops from approximately 40 to 45 mph.[*]DO NOT DRAG BRAKES![*]Allow 15 minutes for brake system to cool down. [*] After step 4 your new pads are ready for use.[/ol]

 

Oh Sweet! I thought it was something else. Hey I appreciate all the help. Anybody know of the best(cheapest) site to buy from?

 

the ebc's have the same type material on them. I wish my wilwood pads came with it, less risk of messing up the pads during break in.

 

i wasnt sure since when my stock pad exploded i just got rid of everything for some wilwoods. FYI if you go bigger brakes gti/jetta guys will give you some good $$$ for you stock parts. Ecs charges over $100 per carrier so i made back $200 something when i sold my stock stuff.