Will_
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Hmm, that’s an interesting one. I should also mention the noise only occurs at about half lock, not straight or full.
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Mini7
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What is your front camber? And what sway bar end-links are you using?
Is the sway bar tab/ end link making contact with the inner fender?
Is the sway bar tab/ end link making contact with the inner fender?
Will_
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2.6, stock sway bar end links. I didn't see any wear marks on the fender. I don't think it would cause this much noise too. Its a loud, deep, metal/metal sound with a small vibration too. Will see if I can get a video tomorrow.
Mini7
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So you trimmed your dust shields. Right? Is that catching/rubbing somewhere?
The only other thing is the pads still need to wear in to make full contact with the rotor. but I would not expect these to make that much noise.
The only other thing is the pads still need to wear in to make full contact with the rotor. but I would not expect these to make that much noise.
Mini7
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Has anyone installed the ECS Master Cylinder Brace? This is meant to reduce the deflection when applying the brake.
With the amount of DE’s I do, I decided to order one. Simple enough install and if it helps with brake modulation and brake feel. Then that is a win.
With the amount of DE’s I do, I decided to order one. Simple enough install and if it helps with brake modulation and brake feel. Then that is a win.
Mini7
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You are right there with the 2022 R. And if VW has not upped their braking game, I’d think the R’s brakes would start to fade towards the end of a session.
Pretty sure the 22 R has bigger brakes than the R.
Upped to 357mm from 340mm. Also looks to be a semi two piece rotor and have better ventilation. The design looks similar to the CSS rotor.
Considering I have had no brake issues with the stoptech 355mm rotor with 2 piece rotors, if the 2022 R brakes have a good selection of pads, they might be formidable on track.
I think you're right, it'll come down to pad choice.
I wonder if the R brakes will squeeze into a 17" wheel? I doubt it, but a boy can dream.
Mini7
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That would help explain the large LapTime difference. Did they go to a 4-piston caliper? Or just a larger pad caliper?
2 piston
I think it's a two piston sliding caliper, but I could be wrong.
That's what I've seen in all the press about the car, also here where they're selling them as an upgrade kit: https://www.killerbrakes.com/produc...brake-calipers-8y0615123-8y0615124-black-new/
That seems like a lot of money for a sliding caliper, even if it has 2 pistons.
It'll be interesting to see if the rotors work with something like the 6 piston Macan calipers.
Mini7
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ECS Brake Booster Brace. Anyone?
I found some photos to go with my earlier post.
I found some photos to go with my earlier post.