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Old 02-03-2011, 11:33 AM
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Im looking to buy new brake rotors for my 2002 turbo s. Are they the same as a normal 1.8t or is there something different? I would like to buy them drilled and sloted any suggestions?
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Im looking to buy new brake rotors for my 2002 turbo s. Are they the same as a normal 1.8t or is there something different? I would like to buy them drilled and sloted any suggestions?

Help, please
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I believe they're just regular 1.8t brakes. I know germanautoparts.com sells drilled rotors from zimmmerman.
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I have read somewhere that the TS uses larger rotors.
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Im looking to buy new brake rotors for my 2002 turbo s. Are they the same as a normal 1.8t or is there something different? I would like to buy them drilled and sloted any suggestions?

Help, please
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I am pretty sure I have read that the TS has larger rotors. I may be wrong.
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Front:
Stock NB 2.0/1.9 brakes are 11".
Stock NB 1.8t, incl. TS brakes are 11.3".
Audi TT, R32, 337 brakes are 12.3"

Rear:
Stock NB 1.8t, 2.0, 1.9 brakes are 9.1"
R32's and 337's have ventilated rear brakes that are 10.1"
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Slotted is good for the street. Cross drilled will eventually start cracking at the holes.
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Thanks to all for the info will searcj
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