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Old 01-18-2010, 04:32 PM   #1
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So I just changed my exhaust and suspension, and found that my clutch is starting to go and my brakes are at the end of their life. I was thinking of:

-changing to either an RS4 clutch or AWE stage 2 (either with a lightweight flywheel).
-Going to Hawk pads and slotted rotors.

Any suggestions? I think I will probably go with a stage 2 clutch, but for the brakes I am a little less certain. The big brake kits are big big bucks. Does anyone know of another alternative (like some older Porsche brakes etc...).

Thanks for your help.

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PS the exhaust is a little louder than I would have liked (AWE Twin 2), and the suspension rocks (PSS9s), although now I know I need swaybars too (Hotchkis please).
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I would leave the brakes as they are, just upgrade the pads and brake lines to some SS ones, unless you are tracking the car BBK is a cosmetic upgrade. Check with VAST performance for an amazing stage 2 kevlar clutch, mine holds my stage 3 A6 after countless launches and beatings.
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Check with VAST performance for an amazing stage 2 kevlar clutch, mine holds my stage 3 A6 after countless launches and beatings.
Out of curiosity, are you using a light weight flywheel or OEM dual mass? And which PP?
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I am using an OEM dual mass, RS4 PP
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Thanks for the advice. I changed the pads and rotors with Ceramic/zinc parts. I also used the SS lines. They squeek a bit, but otherwise, I now have plenty of brakes. I am going to look at changing the clutch in the spring.
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