Brake discs STOPTECH or Raybestos

For fun daily driving, I’ve got stainless steel brake lines, stoptech rotors (slotted in front) and Carbotech pads that I absolutely love. Highly recommended!

I went with Raybestos Element 3 rotors and pads. I live in New England so plenty of salt. Getting into my 2nd winter on them and they still look new.

On the side/personal vehicles? Raybestos coated rotors with OEM pads or Wagner OEX pads every time. Consistent quality, smooth strong braking and low dust.

Purchased brake pads and rotors off of Rock Auto.

RAYBESTOS 982348FZN - Rotors

Night and day difference on the brakes.

Put the Raybestos ones on my 19 turbo 2 years ago and have been happy with them.

Not at all worth it. Go on Rockauto and get ones from a reputable brand like Raybestos or Centric. They’re just as good if not better than OEM for like 1/4 the price.

I recently ordered a set of Raybestos rotors and pads and they are great for the money.

Rock auto.

Raybestos coated rotors and pads

Or

Ebay drilled and slotted generic kit

Cheap and work great

I have Stoptech rotors and EBC Yellow stuff pads. I like the feel, the dust not so much.

Since I installed the StopTech slotted brake rotors on my 2013 Golf R last winter, every time I've driven in the rain, after cruising long enough such that the brakes get "cold," as soon as I mash on the brake pedal, there is no stopping power whatsoever. Once the brakes "heat up" the response and stopping power are as what I'd expect. On a dry day, this does not happen at all - the brakes are firm and the stopping response is exactly what I'd expect.