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Brake pads TRW or DBA
Job got done in about three evenings Biggest time sinks were figuring out how to use the caliper piston compression tool and getting my overtorqued/rusted lug nuts off. Drove up from Maryland to NYC with no problems so I think I did the job right.
Pros: no problems
Cons: time sinks, overtorqued/rusted lug nuts
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
I have the TRW TPC1633 ceramic pads installed, perfect fit (OEM) and brake as good as stock...actually smoother. Dust is reduced maybe by half.
Pros: perfect fit, brake smoother
Cons: dust reduced by half
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Part number: TPC1633
TRW Ceramic pads, look identical to OEM, since TRW makes the OEM pads. Feel same as stock, way down on dust.
Pros: way down on dust
Finally got around to getting my brakes installed. I've barely put 10 miles on the setup, and the improvement is quite noticeable. Initial bite is improved, and much less effort is required for the same braking force.
Pros: initial bite is improved
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Jetta
Mileage: 10 km
In an effort of "lets start over with the basics" we changed the front pads with new TRW OEM ones and the thing was back to normal awesome braking. This Van should stop with alacrity and ABS should kick in when you really step on the brakes.
Pros: awesome braking, back to normal
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I've been using stock pads on the GTI; TRW and Ate brands from the parts counter at my dealer. That was not a pre-planned choice but one I made after being completely surprised at the track performance of the pads. Yeah, they're soft, but they're remarkably consistent as long as I am too. They come back quickly from being overheated if I do miss a mark.
Pros: consistent performance, quick recovery
Cons: pads are soft
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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