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Domatron
28-10-2017, 12:30 PM
Hi all,
So my rear brakes are shagged and I am going to take this opportunity to change to ATE ceramic pads. The ATE website suggests that you change the rotors when swapping to the ceramic pads and I'm considering the DBA Street Series T2 rotors.
DBA Street Series T2 Slotted Brake Rotor Suit Rear VW Volkswagen Passat 3.6L R36 (http://brakesdirect.com.au/aus/dba-street-series-t2-slotted-brake-rotor-suit-rear-vw-volkswagen-passat-3-6l-r36.html)
I'm looking into these for the added performance and sportier styling. My concern is they might be noisy. Does anyone have any experience with these rotors?
TIA
Dom
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Passat R36
28-10-2017, 03:56 PM
Interested to know as well
I have the exact parts combo ready but the factory discs and pads are still going strong...
Kachingg
28-10-2017, 04:18 PM
Hi all,
So my rear brakes are shagged and I am going to take this opportunity to change to ATE ceramic pads. The ATE website suggests that you change the rotors when swapping to the ceramic pads and I'm considering the DBA Street Series T2 rotors.
DBA Street Series T2 Slotted Brake Rotor Suit Rear VW Volkswagen Passat 3.6L R36 (http://brakesdirect.com.au/aus/dba-street-series-t2-slotted-brake-rotor-suit-rear-vw-volkswagen-passat-3-6l-r36.html)
I'm looking into these for the added performance and sportier styling. My concern is they might be noisy. Does anyone have any experience with these rotors?
TIA
Dom
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Hey mate i am getting ate pads with drilled rotors next week Zimmerman rotors tho not t2 but should be similar will be posting results in the alltrack and mark 7 brake forums will make sure i mention noise levels for you
Domatron
28-10-2017, 04:28 PM
Hey mate i am getting ate pads with drilled rotors next week Zimmerman rotors tho not t2 but should be similar will be posting results in the alltrack and mark 7 brake forums will make sure i mention noise levels for youI'll look it for your post!
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fried
29-10-2017, 11:42 PM
T3 front w ate ceramic & T2 rear w ate ceramic.
- Didn't notice any extra noise personally. (Maybe a tiny noise directly following a car wash; wheels/brakes subjected to pressure washer)
- Noticed less brake dust, but definitely still there
- Have not driven hard enough to notice incremental performance benefits
Hth.
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Domatron
30-10-2017, 06:15 AM
T3 front w ate ceramic & T2 rear w ate ceramic.
- Didn't notice any extra noise personally. (Maybe a tiny noise directly following a car wash; wheels/brakes subjected to pressure washer)
- Noticed less brake dust, but definitely still there
- Have not driven hard enough to notice incremental performance benefits
Hth.
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basic
02-11-2017, 11:07 PM
T3 front
T2 rear
Remsa semi ceramic pads front + rear
Still dusty, no real noticeable noise, takes a few hard brakes when cold to bite but otherwise pretty good.
Transporter
03-11-2017, 06:42 AM
Hi all,
So my rear brakes are shagged and I am going to take this opportunity to change to ATE ceramic pads. The ATE website suggests that you change the rotors when swapping to the ceramic pads and I'm considering the DBA Street Series T2 rotors.
DBA Street Series T2 Slotted Brake Rotor Suit Rear VW Volkswagen Passat 3.6L R36 (http://brakesdirect.com.au/aus/dba-street-series-t2-slotted-brake-rotor-suit-rear-vw-volkswagen-passat-3-6l-r36.html)
I'm looking into these for the added performance and sportier styling. My concern is they might be noisy. Does anyone have any experience with these rotors?
TIA
Dom
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You shouldn’t have noises with the DBA rotors and ATE Ceramic pads, as long as fitted correctly.
Kachingg
03-11-2017, 09:00 AM
Yep go for it got ate front and rear now no noise at all that's with Zimmerman drilled rotors
Domatron
03-11-2017, 02:31 PM
T3 front
T2 rear
Remsa semi ceramic pads front + rear
Still dusty, no real noticeable noise, takes a few hard brakes when cold to bite but otherwise pretty good.Thanks!
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Domatron
03-11-2017, 03:52 PM
Yep go for it got ate front and rear now no noise at all that's with Zimmerman drilled rotorsGreat news! Would you mind sharing where you bought your gear crom and how much it cost?
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Kachingg
03-11-2017, 05:43 PM
Np mate
The fronts in 340mm disc were 221 each side
And the pads for both were 224
Back rotors in 310mm were 165 each
Pafs for back were 145 a set
Be aware that the feel of ceramics is different not as much bite straight up but still pull up well
I also have a longer pedal travel atm as car is relearning the new bigger calipers so is a different feel
Domatron
03-11-2017, 07:10 PM
Np mate
The fronts in 340mm disc were 221 each side
And the pads for both were 224
Back rotors in 310mm were 165 each
Pafs for back were 145 a set
Be aware that the feel of ceramics is different not as much bite straight up but still pull up well
I also have a longer pedal travel atm as car is relearning the new bigger calipers so is a different feelCheers for that. And where did you get them from?
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Kachingg
03-11-2017, 08:42 PM
Ah sorry mate
Volkstech in west heidelberg is the shop i used rob and manny were great
They are always very busy so make sure you book early
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