GT3 broke down - 1st tow report
11-07-2003, 06:41 AM
#16
Burning Brakes
Originally posted by Weng
Car is running well again. However, I discovered a new problem when I picked it up from the shop. The brakes were beginning to judder a bit at the last track outing and I got the shop to check them out. Guess what? Numerous cracks (>5mm ) on the steel rotors - particularly the fronts. A bit of warpage on all 4 rotors. All this after only 3,000 miles - albeit with a bit of spirited track use in between. I'm a bit annoyed as I was chewing through the mk1 rotors quite quickly too. Seems that the high heat conditions over here, racing pads, and a track which is tough on the brakes will combine to boost my consumables expenditure. Have to wait a while for the new rotors to be shipped here as the dealer didn't think they would need to stock them so quickly.
Car is running well again. However, I discovered a new problem when I picked it up from the shop. The brakes were beginning to judder a bit at the last track outing and I got the shop to check them out. Guess what? Numerous cracks (>5mm ) on the steel rotors - particularly the fronts. A bit of warpage on all 4 rotors. All this after only 3,000 miles - albeit with a bit of spirited track use in between. I'm a bit annoyed as I was chewing through the mk1 rotors quite quickly too. Seems that the high heat conditions over here, racing pads, and a track which is tough on the brakes will combine to boost my consumables expenditure. Have to wait a while for the new rotors to be shipped here as the dealer didn't think they would need to stock them so quickly.
If you want to, find a US dealer and drop ship it to my place in SF, I'll bring some back for you.....
11-18-2003, 07:18 PM
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Originally posted by sjsharks
Rattles.
PCCB Brakes.
2 out of 3 cars at one location returned.
Defective fuel pump.
Seems like a fairly high incidence of problems.
Would the turbo be the better choice if dependability is a high priority?
Rattles.
PCCB Brakes.
2 out of 3 cars at one location returned.
Defective fuel pump.
Seems like a fairly high incidence of problems.
Would the turbo be the better choice if dependability is a high priority?
