Brake disc and pad upgrade options

[Urbanfox]

The bolts at 20, (21mm) on Dellmasives print are torqued to 180Nm and a quarter turn so Dells breaker bar is a must to shift the sods. I would also recommend a 6 point socket rather than a12 and this attachment for the breaker bar.

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I also had to use foot power on them with a breaker bar. I put Brembo on the rear and up to now are very good. I also changed my brake fluid while I was at it.

 

[Vanborghini]

I seem to have 1.9mm wear on each side of my discs front and back. I'm guessing now's the time to change?

 

[YellowHound]

Are there any low dust pad options?

 

[Jayjmac]

Hi all,

this may have been covered but I’m going to ask.

Apart from the big brake kit Are there drilled and slotted discs that just fit on a T32 150ps as I already have the bigger brakes but want those sweet looking discs? And obviously some decent pads to go with them?

secondly.. is there anything I can do to get a bigger rear set..it’s playing havoc with my OCD! Massive brakes on the front and these tiny things on the back.. I know I know they don’t need to be big on the back.

TIA

 

[Ads_Essex]

Google Zimmermann - I’ve not tried but saw them being recommended

 

[Insert Coin]

One of @Dellmassive helpful posts -

Brake Discs / Pads - T32

Hi, has anyone fitted aftermarket (drilled/grooved etc) discs to a T32 4motion? i need to change mine in the next couple months so wondered what options there were over the standard VW ones. Any links would be handy. Also how easy to change over yourself or is it recommended to get garage to...

www.t6forum.com

 

[Fromow]

looking for the next upgrade! I already have the larger brakes on my t30 4motion and was wondering what people have done about discs and pads, Not to keen on sticking with VW ones as they seem to discharge a lot of brake dust.
any reviews welcome

 

[DaveD]

looking for the next upgrade! I already have the larger brakes on my t30 4motion and was wondering what people have done about discs and pads, Not to keen on sticking with VW ones as they seem to discharge a lot of brake dust.
any reviews welcome

That's specific to the pad compound, some pads create more dust than others, just remember, like tyres, the ones that emit little dust and wear longer might not give the best braking. Some wheels show brake dust far worse than others.
A T30 braking system was designed to stop the van and its contents which might be over 900KG, so unless you are loading it up to somewhere near its limit, those brakes should be effective enough. My T30 4Motion with the smaller discs stops with very little pressure on the pedal, but I rarely carry much weight.
Brake upgrades for aesthetic reasons are another subject!

 

[VanDamMan]

Hi @Fromow ..I’ve a T32 with big brakes....my story starts in yesteryear when Abs was new ...a company called EBC made brake pads and so on that helped reduce brake dust due to the compound in the material.....so when I had my Koni upgrade recently they also fitted EBC yellow pads ...it’s not the brake units that cause the dust it’s the cheap compound in the pads
Ps Great improvement

 

[Fromow]

I’m not unhappy with the brake performance it’s actually quite good! It’s as and when they need replacing what to replace them with and if can eliminate some brake dust all the better.

 

[VanDamMan]

Cant stand dirty wheels....Just brought some Wheel armour (like ceramic coating) supposedly helps deduce dust sticking and make cleaning easier....but how far do you go to keep the van clean....Sunday cleaning takes all day

 

[Texxaco]

Can anyone recommend a grooved front disc for my 2018 204ps T32. Looking for a bit more bite on the brakes without going for the full on big brake upgrade?
Also EBC yellow pads seem to be the pad of choice, is this correct?

 

[BognorMotors]

You know what I’m going to recommend ;-)

(And for very good reason)

Revo/Alcon 380mm BBK

 

[Texxaco]

You know what I’m going to recommend ;-)

(And for very good reason)

Revo/Alcon 380mm BBK

It’s the natural choice I agree @BognorMotors although my wallet begs to differ right now.
In the short term there surely is another option that you can recommend?

 

[JOG]

It’s the natural choice I agree @BognorMotors although my wallet begs to differ right now.
In the short term there surely is another option that you can recommend?

@Texxaco - have you and your wallet ever agreed about anything?!! I think my van knows my PIN number as things get bought even when my wallet isn’t nearby!

 

[Texxaco]

@Texxaco - have you and your wallet ever agreed about anything?!! I think my van knows my PIN number as things get bought even when my wallet isn’t nearby!

My wallet is under lock and key, way too much spent on Floyd although every now and then it escapes and goes mad. You gotta love it though!

 

[Loz]

I have been forced to produce a budget for the year that includes the agreed big van purchases. (secret PayPal slush fund for everything else )

 

[Insert Coin]

Can anyone recommend a grooved front disc for my 2018 204ps T32. Looking for a bit more bite on the brakes without going for the full on big brake upgrade?
Also EBC yellow pads seem to be the pad of choice, is this correct?

I'll probably be going for a set of these when I need to replace my discs/pads - VW Caravelle 2.0TDI T6 DRILLED & GROOVED FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS & PADS 15-20 | eBay

 

[Texxaco]

I'll probably be going for a set of these when I need to replace my discs/pads - VW Caravelle 2.0TDI T6 DRILLED & GROOVED FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS & PADS 15-20 | eBay

I can vouch for Mintex, my Dad used to manufacture them in the UK. Great bit of kit.

They used to be called Mintex Don, their factory was based in Manchester.

 

[DaveD]

I can vouch for Mintek, my Dad used to manufacture them in the UK. Great bit of kit.

Don't give the spelling Police more ammunition!
Mintex!