S4 Brake Upgrade

[Scotty]

I'm doing the ECS disks, Mintek red pads and 5.1 fluid next week at AMD...subject to the price which hopefully I get today.

I have to get something done as yesterday at Snetterton I finished off the pads (and disks!!!) in the morning sessions.

I just hate that sound of metal on metal!!

 

[imported_VaulterTim]

Good lad! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Which kit are you going for Scotty?

Tim

 

[Scotty]

No calipers, just the ECS OE 2 part slotted disks and pads as above.

Although I do a few track days etc I just can't justify spending £2.5-3k on brakes. I'll just put it towards my next car.

 

[GSCollie]

ScoTTy,

Out of curiousity how much are AMd in ball park terms looking to charge you for what you are asking for? I think I'll probably go the same way you do for how infrequently I go to track days, new disks and pads.

Woud also be interested to know if you notice considerable difference from the outset in feel and retardation.

 

[Scotty]

My rear pads have 50% so they're not changing so the list is :

front disks
rear disks
front pads
installation for front and rear
replacement of fluid with 5.1

I haven't got a price yet but I reckon about £1100-1200 of which the disks are about £800ish plus VAT

I'll post my findings once fitted. One things for sure. They can't be worsed than my metal on metal current setup!

 

[GSCollie]

Are AMD getting your disks for you or are you sourcing them separately and AMD fitting? I was also curious to know their labour charge and anticipated time for fitting.

I think a call to them in the morning might be in order.

When are you due to have the change over done?

 

[Scotty]

I was originally speaking to JBR and then found out they didn't do fitting. I spoke with AMD who are now talking to JBR to do the whole job. I think AMD said the pads were £100-150 and the labour would be around £200 but as I said I'm waiting to here the full final price and the date next week when it will be done.