[VR6of9]

What is the general opinion on the stock brake's suitability for chipped street S4s and the various levels of brake upgrades available?
I notice most people see the size of the stock brake rotors and say holy cow those are gorgeous - and big! But then I see S4 owners who casually throw them out and do a $2500+ upgrade to Stoptech/Porsche/Brembo brakes. But I hear that the stock rotors are certain to warp the first time you give them a workout. Is this true?
If I just wanted to be able to drive hard on the street, and eliminate the grabbiness, warpage and dust issues with the stock brakes, what would people recommend? Would swapping to mintex or ferodo pads and new Ate slotted rotors be enough to do the trick or is there a major fault here that requires massive brakes to fix? Also I don't want to add weight with heavier rotors/calipers!

 

[4DR Assassin]

Re: What's the Opinion on Brake upgrades on the S4? (VR6of9)

It depends. If you are going to do alot of driving events, I would suggest better brakes. The stock brakes work good, they just cannot handle the sustained beating that a track event will provide. Also, some people get brakes for the looks.........Remember, driver makes a BIG difference. A good driver takes care of his brakes. There are plenty of people who have tracked that stock brakes and they are fine.....then there are the others.

It's really up to you. IF you have the loot, then get some.......If not, you'll be fine.

 

[JoeFriday]

Re: What's the Opinion on Brake upgrades on the S4? (4DR Assassin)

if I had the cash, I'd swap out my A4 brakes for Porsche Boxster calipers.. but I have a few other priorities.. like food
I did a track event at Road America this fall when my odometer just turned over 4000.. the car was completely stock.. it handled 200 miles with no problem.. I wouldn't recommend doing that every weekend (and next time I'll probably swap out the pads to something a little more race-worthy).. but the stock setup is fine for street use

 

[moonturban]

Re: What's the Opinion on Brake upgrades on the S4? (JoeFriday)

I agree; food is a necessity for me as well. Then rent, bills, ladies, well that leaves me with nothing.

It's all good, just have to wait a few years more than I'm done my decade and a half education, post preschool of course.

 

[VR6of9]

Re: What's the Opinion on Brake upgrades on the S4? (moonturban)

anyone here with aftermarket pads/rotors/calipers on their S4?

 

[S4inSoFla]

Re: What's the Opinion on Brake upgrades on the S4? (VR6of9)

The most popular S4 brake mod is stoptech with Porsche Big Brakes (996) a close second. I believe the Porsche brakes can be had for as little as $1800 new. I won't do any events so I won't get brakes. If I happen to do any track stuff and the rotors warp, I'll get them replaced under warranty and then consider upgrades.