In the after market brake pad arena I prefer the Axxis Metal Master brake
pads. They seem to be consistent and most customers like them. They are a
little pricey. They do not come with the silencing shims or other
hardware. They impart some rotor wear which is good to prevent glazing and
they do not make a lot of dust. Almost any FLAPS can get them. For the
rears, go to the dealer planning to leave a lot of money and get the rear
shoes and spring kit there. Good rear brakes do make a big difference.
Unlike front wheel drives cars a lot of stopping power does come from the
rear.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 12:08 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS

Super good Dennis.
Have you got a link to the metallic high friction FF or FG pads you use ?
Just what I need.
thnx, Scott
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:10 PM
Subject: Re: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS

> Brake noises are usually the result of poor fit, something missing, or
> rotor surface problems including glazing.
>
> On the early dual piston calipers you need the silencing shims between
the
> piston and the pads and the top spring (the clip held down by the pad
> pins) needs to be in good condition to keep the pads from vibrating. You
> also need to be sure the caliper housing is not rusted or excessive worn
> where the pads slide down. As for the choice of pads, you really want
> metallic and a high friction rating of FF or FG. The real hard EE pads
> just do not have enough bite to make you feel like you have brakes. Make
> sure the rotors are not worn or cut excessively. Wear limit is 11 mm.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of
> neil N
> Sent: Thursday, August 21, 2008 4:09 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: What Type/brand of brake pad? + Rotor question - PICS
>
> Hi all.
>
> This for an '81 with Teves.
>
> My fronts have a slight* grinding sound. I think I'm not used to the
> sound of metallic or semi metallic pads.
>
> Is this pad metallic or semi metallic?
>
>
http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/BrakePadFront.jpg/BrakePadFront-full;init:
> jpg
>
> First letter of PN might be O, G, or U but the rest is:
>
> RID 278 171
>
> A - 20011
>
> Anyone know the brand? Just curious for future reference.
>
> Is this rotor surface glazed?
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/RotorPS.jpg/RotorPS-full;init:.jpg
>
> Both at 12.5 mm and have no bad marks.
>
> Much thanks.
>
> Neil.
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 JettaWesty "Jaco
>
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> nes
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