New front discs and Pads - OEM or aftermarket ?

[Norbreck21a]

Guys,

My soot chucker has just clicked over 53k miles and whilst the warning light isn't on yet, the front pads are pretty worn with only a few mm of friction material left. I'm looking to change them and also the fornt discs, as they too look pretty worn with quite a deep lip around the top, so I though I might as well.

Seeing as my car doesn't need super high performance brakes, and the current set up seems to be fine for me, I was wondering if anyone could recommend either going for original fitment VW Discs and Pads from the stealer, or if there are any other equal quality aftermarket brands that might be a little more cost effective.

As I said, I'm not after grooved or drilled discs or fast road or track pads, just a pretty standard set up.

Cheers

Andrew

[Rob GTI]

If you know the p/ns you and after give David at SERE a shout

See my thread here;

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,15763.0.html

I just bought all the service items for my ED30 from there. He is a SEAT Dealer and gives upto 40% off RRP. The p/ns for the service items were common to the Leon Cupra and ED30, so I'm guessing your brake parts may be as well.

[Norbreck21a]

Thanks Rob,

I've send David a quick mail. We'll see what he can do 

[Britishlion]

Thanks Rob,

I've send David a quick mail. We'll see what he can do 

Can you let us know how much he quotes you as I desperately need some for ours ! we have about 500 miles left in the pads !!!

[no golf clubs at all]

I just got my front discs and pads changed, together with the rear pads at VW, I am assuming oem VW replacements for £230...the indy wanted £300....

[monte]

What you really want to do is buy my some GTi Front/Rear calipers/pads and discs for about £150   

[Gene Hunt]

There were some o.e spec pattern front disc's on ebay for around £60.00 the other day.

[monte]

You can buy new front discs and pads from Brakes International for £78+vat 

[Britishlion]

You can buy new front discs and pads from Brakes International for £78+vat 

I spoke to these guys yesterday V cheap, understanding and if recommended from here I am sure they will be quality products also !

[Britishlion]

Brakes international ! 


But !


Can anyone help me, they have just phoned, what do i need to order ??


they have asked are the fronts and rears vented or solid ??

Do the pads have wear indicators ??


Car is a 2006 56 GTI ??

Anyone help me so I can get them ordered ???

[Gene Hunt]

Fronts are vented rear are solid.

[Britishlion]

Fronts are vented rear are solid.

do the pads have wear indicators ???


oh and finally what size are they if you know what that means because I dont !

[Gene Hunt]

Fronts are vented rear are solid.

do the pads have wear indicators ???


oh and finally what size are they if you know what that means because I dont !

.........i think there are wear indicators BUT any place thats any good should order the right ones.Tell them make model year & if they need any more give them the vin number.

[Richn83]

Fronts are vented rear are solid.

do the pads have wear indicators ???


oh and finally what size are they if you know what that means because I dont !

They have wear indicators on the passenger side, think most of the info you will need will be in the links that TT has provided here:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,1797.0.html
I used the guide to change my front pads as well, was all very simple, although the discs will be a different kettle of fish.

[dbcperformance]

Correct, only front passenger side has brake sensor