New Brakes on.

jba · 04-23-2008, 02:03 PM

Stasis/Alcon 355 Mono4.

Tried to bed them in last night, but my tires started to fade before the brakes would, so not sure that they got hot enough - (gonna have to put my summer tires on) - probably not up to 100% power, but they're already a HUGE improvement over stock. VERY VERY happy with the brake feel and ease of modulation - a gazillion times better than stock. As good as my 996, and better than my dad's Z06. Brake feel was really high on my list of desires, and i'm *so* happy with the results.

A few notes:
1) Odd buzzing sound from them on my initial trip. Not sure what the source is, but might just be the crescents making noise against the brand new pads. I think it was reduced or gone post bedding, but i haven't checked with stasis to see if there's anything else that might cause it.

2) The brake lines that stasis ships are a touch on the short side, so the brake line bracket needed to be rotated a touch in order to present enough line that full-lock turning wouldn't put pressure on the line.

Next step with the brakes is looking at rear pads and possibly upgrading the lines to SS.

Some quick pics (oddly they look smaller in these pics than they look in person):

Dr.quattro · 04-23-2008, 02:14 PM

I keep forgetting to ask the STaSIS guys what that sound is.

jba · 04-23-2008, 02:16 PM

with the windows down..

quattrothatcould · 04-23-2008, 02:56 PM

I wish I had the money for Alcons

S4V8RCR · 04-23-2008, 04:57 PM

jba · 04-23-2008, 05:38 PM

Might try to fit something in there before then.

Sportvierwagon · 04-23-2008, 09:25 PM

jba · 04-23-2008, 09:40 PM

S4V8RCR · 04-23-2008, 09:46 PM

jba · 04-23-2008, 10:26 PM

Caliper has to come off rotor. Pads then snap in/out. This is what stasis says.

That all said, Stasis does not advise swapping pads between street/track w/o swapping rotors as well, so it's not a straightforward as you might think. They claim that pad incompatibilities will cause serious shaking issues, early rotor degradation and a lack of braking performance. I'm skeptical however given my experience swapping pads on my 911, and seeing other guys at the track who swap multiple times.

Knowing all that i still went with the alcons. Stilli think they're the best overall package for the $.

04-23-2008, 02:03 PM	#1
jba Member Account #: 61698 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,834	New Brakes on. Stasis/Alcon 355 Mono4. Tried to bed them in last night, but my tires started to fade before the brakes would, so not sure that they got hot enough - (gonna have to put my summer tires on) - probably not up to 100% power, but they're already a HUGE improvement over stock. VERY VERY happy with the brake feel and ease of modulation - a gazillion times better than stock. As good as my 996, and better than my dad's Z06. Brake feel was really high on my list of desires, and i'm so happy with the results. A few notes: 1) Odd buzzing sound from them on my initial trip. Not sure what the source is, but might just be the crescents making noise against the brand new pads. I think it was reduced or gone post bedding, but i haven't checked with stasis to see if there's anything else that might cause it. 2) The brake lines that stasis ships are a touch on the short side, so the brake line bracket needed to be rotated a touch in order to present enough line that full-lock turning wouldn't put pressure on the line. Next step with the brakes is looking at rear pads and possibly upgrading the lines to SS. Some quick pics (oddly they look smaller in these pics than they look in person): __________________ 2004 Audi S4 (stasis-ohlins motorsports 750/1200, Champion RF62's, RNS-E, stasis/alcon 355mm bbk, miltek res) 1999 Porsche 996 C2 6MT PSE (gone) Manhattan, NY I'm now over at QW. Join us.

04-23-2008, 02:14 PM	#2
Dr.quattro AudiWorld Super User Account #: 16431 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 6,757	That sound never goes away....... I keep forgetting to ask the STaSIS guys what that sound is. __________________ Co-Founder Four Rings Racers Group PWOTY B7 S4 Forum 2008 2006 S4 MT6 Blessed by STaSIS with 19" Champion RG40's wrapped in Yokohama Adven A/S, 370mm Alcons, APR snub mount, STaSIS-Ohlin Motorsport coilovers, Hyperco springs (800lb/in front and 1200lb/in rear), STaSIS 4:1 Torsen center differential, GIAC, STaSIS exhaust, Hotchkiss rear sway, K-MAC poly bushings. A cool little STaSIS badge.

04-23-2008, 02:16 PM	#3
jba Member Account #: 61698 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,834	Cool, thanks for the note. It's not audible except if you're running next to a wall.... with the windows down.. __________________ 2004 Audi S4 (stasis-ohlins motorsports 750/1200, Champion RF62's, RNS-E, stasis/alcon 355mm bbk, miltek res) 1999 Porsche 996 C2 6MT PSE (gone) Manhattan, NY I'm now over at QW. Join us.

04-23-2008, 02:56 PM	#4
quattrothatcould AudiWorld Super User Account #: 105649 Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12,824	Mmmmm yummy I wish I had the money for Alcons __________________ -Matt 2004 Audi A4 1.8t 6MT Quattro "Modding is like herpes; once you get the itch, it never leaves."- OpenSkye Dahlback \| Milltek \| AWE \| Vogtland \| H-Sport \| Oettinger \| BFGoodrich \| Thule \| OEM+ \| Dents Wish List: Stasis Torsen Center Differential, S4 Recaros (Black leather), Affordable parking in Washington DC KMD Tuning Stock Dyno (w/ Milltek): 162.5 HP; 164.5 ft/lbs TQ Dahlback Stage 2 Dyno (w/ AWE FMIC, Milltek): 244.8 HP; 312.8 ft/lbs TQ 2002 Audi 1.8t K04'd Tiptronic Gone but not forgotten

04-23-2008, 04:57 PM	#5
S4V8RCR Junior Member Account #: 92222 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,187	Lookin good. so when is your next track day to test em out? __________________ 2005 S4 Silver Black interior Clear bra Michelin PS2s H-Sport front and rear bars DBA Rotors and Hawk HPS pads FI Catback stainless steel exhaust Ultrasport Front Bumper (installed after an accident)

04-23-2008, 05:38 PM	#6
jba Member Account #: 61698 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,834	Thanks. Jun 1 @ the Glen' :-) Might try to fit something in there before then. __________________ 2004 Audi S4 (stasis-ohlins motorsports 750/1200, Champion RF62's, RNS-E, stasis/alcon 355mm bbk, miltek res) 1999 Porsche 996 C2 6MT PSE (gone) Manhattan, NY I'm now over at QW. Join us.

04-23-2008, 09:25 PM	#7
Sportvierwagon Audiworld Junior Member Account #: 81615 Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 566	Nice upgrade! __________________ '05 B6S4 BR Avant '88 E30M3 DS Original Owner '95 Jeep GC-L LDSG

04-23-2008, 09:40 PM	#8
jba Member Account #: 61698 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,834	Thanks! Btw, running SBS Pro-Track pads. Silent, smooth, v.nice. __________________ 2004 Audi S4 (stasis-ohlins motorsports 750/1200, Champion RF62's, RNS-E, stasis/alcon 355mm bbk, miltek res) 1999 Porsche 996 C2 6MT PSE (gone) Manhattan, NY I'm now over at QW. Join us.

04-23-2008, 09:46 PM	#9
S4V8RCR Junior Member Account #: 92222 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,187	How easy is it to change the pads on the Alcons? __________________ 2005 S4 Silver Black interior Clear bra Michelin PS2s H-Sport front and rear bars DBA Rotors and Hawk HPS pads FI Catback stainless steel exhaust Ultrasport Front Bumper (installed after an accident)

04-23-2008, 10:26 PM	#10
jba Member Account #: 61698 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,834	stasis might disagree, but not as easy as stoptech or porsche/old-brembo, IMO. Caliper has to come off rotor. Pads then snap in/out. This is what stasis says. That all said, Stasis does not advise swapping pads between street/track w/o swapping rotors as well, so it's not a straightforward as you might think. They claim that pad incompatibilities will cause serious shaking issues, early rotor degradation and a lack of braking performance. I'm skeptical however given my experience swapping pads on my 911, and seeing other guys at the track who swap multiple times. Knowing all that i still went with the alcons. Stilli think they're the best overall package for the $. __________________ 2004 Audi S4 (stasis-ohlins motorsports 750/1200, Champion RF62's, RNS-E, stasis/alcon 355mm bbk, miltek res) 1999 Porsche 996 C2 6MT PSE (gone) Manhattan, NY I'm now over at QW. Join us.

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