R50/53 brake bias?

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May 15, 2013 | 02:48 PM

uromini

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brake bias?

Noticing more brake dust in the rear wheels than the front..

I know some vw's have a rear bias on their brakes.

Do these things have the same? Ebrake seems to be loose and car rolls easily..

May 15, 2013 | 03:14 PM

Capt_bj

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give us some details about your car

if a recent purchase of a used one, it is common for folks to put a lower dust pad on the front and leave OE on the rear

which can result in what you see

May 15, 2013 | 04:33 PM

uromini

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03 r53. Bought it a few months ago.. has drilled and slotted rotors all around and stops on a dime..
Unsure of the brands though.. could def be what ur sayin

May 15, 2013 | 04:48 PM

quikmni

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Dust is really dependent on the pad.
The OEM pads dust a lot.

May 15, 2013 | 06:01 PM

ZippyNH

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I have found, depending on your driving style, dsc equipped cars tend to use rear pads faster...
But guessing you might have lower dusting pads on the front...and oem/equivelent on the back.