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Brake confusion
« on: July 30, 2011, 06:59:08 pm »
I noticed today the rear discs need replacing on the Golf, so I went online to source a pair but everywhere I try are giving me 2 choices???

A 255mm disc which is 10mm thick or a 260mm disc which is 12 mm thick?  The search was completed by inputting my index so I'm :confused:

Incidently the options for the fronts are 280 mm or 288mm...........

Any advice would be appreciated, Lee.
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2011, 07:24:33 pm »
I've read something on this. If I recall correctly, the older size disc was superceded by a newer one. Apparently both have the same fittings, & both will fit the car. I think SteveP answered this the first time it cropped up. Otherwise I'd pm DaveB1970 as the brake guru, he will know.
« Last Edit: July 30, 2011, 07:32:10 pm by LouCyffer »
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2011, 07:27:38 pm »
Thanks mate, it would good if the bigger sizes fitted, my only concern would be the different thickness, I would have thought that would affect what pads are fitted???
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2011, 07:28:43 pm »
Yes, I think this was discussed then as well. Have you had a bash at the search tool? You may just find the thread I'm thinking of.
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2011, 07:29:00 pm »
Stock m5 gti is 312 front, and 286mm at the rear, to the best of my knowledge. However, what golf do you need discs for?
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2011, 07:29:57 pm »
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2011, 07:31:13 pm »
Indeed, exactly the same brakes, but I'm after rears for swmbo's Golf GT......

@Loucyffer - I have tried various searches without success!
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2011, 07:32:58 pm »
Then pm dave. No-one knows more about stopping than him :notworthy:

I've been searching like crazy & drawn a blank too.
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2011, 07:35:31 pm »
Roger that, thanks for your efforts...... :happy2:
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2011, 07:53:34 pm »
Sorry I couldn't be more help. Hope you get it sorted.
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2011, 08:04:19 pm »
I know the front 280mm brakes were fitted to the 1.9 TDI models (and possibly the smaller petrols) and 288mm were the standard front brakes for the 2.0 TDI, im unsure about the rears though!
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2011, 08:07:27 pm »
I've tried to measure them, but with only 5mm to play with its quite difficult.  Perhaps if I took the wheel off, but this seems a bit excessive.......
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2011, 08:13:32 pm »
It's my understanding that FWD cars have 255, and the 4-motion 260.
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2011, 08:49:32 pm »
Interesting.
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Re: Brake confusion
« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2011, 09:06:40 pm »
have the pads got a little spring on top?
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