Anyone else notice that the brakes on the vRS are very slow to grip when driving in very wet conditions? I have experienced and am used to the same in all cars, but none so much as in the Octy vRS :thumbdwn:

I presume :confused: its simply because there is more water on the disc surface for the pads to burn off, but I have nearly been caught out a few times by it.

Do I need better pads/ discs? or do I just need to slow down?

P.

I've noticed the same. The first time nearly caught me out, but I know now Still not too good though :(

I've noticed the same. The first time nearly caught me out, but I know now Still not too good though :(

i am sure some wise Briskodian will come along soon with a way around this problem.... until then, we will just have to keep our wits about us I guess!

It's not just me then :eek: I think the only answer is to adapt your driving to the conditions and try to use your brakes every now and again to dry them off, especially on long motorway journeys.

i am sure some ... Briskodian will come along soon with a way around this problem...

Grooved discs

(worked for my 4x4)

Yip, grooved discs woudl seem a good solution!

don't drive in the rain!!!

I don't experience this but guess it's down to frequent dabbing of the middle pedal on spirited driving sessions, perhaps a film builds up when brakes are not used for a while in driving rain?

Must admit if I've been plodding along the M'way on cruise control for a few miles and it's pouring rain it does sometimes take a second or two for anything to happen when I hit the brakes hard.

After the first couple of times I just learned to dab the brakes occasionally !

DS2500 pads.

Since i fitted mine i KNOW the car will stop, wet or dry

I went through a lot of standing water on the way to Jabba today, and the brakes worked fine every time.

Don't have a problem with my brakes......oh.....I don't have standard brakes.

Thanks for all the opinions guys. Is it worth trying the DS2500 pads on standard discs, or is the grooved discs the best route to take to combat the "wet braking" problem?

2500's need a little heat to be working at their best, but they will bite.

The water gets sucked up between pad and disc and through some effect I was possibly told about in phyiscs once years ago it can create a barrier, this is what you feel when your expelling, thats the delay/feel.

The 2500's will bite better than OEM...I still get some of this effect despite groved and drilled all round, although only in the heaviest of rain.

Personally, I'd change pads and fluids first.

When the disks are nearing an end change both. THe 2500's are alittle more abrasive, so generate a little more dust, and eat a little more disc...which is only to be expected.

Or change pads, discs and fluid now and enjoy...I have an do...knowing I can stop from 60 or 70 in