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Offline sf1506

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Rear brakes
« on: October 05, 2012, 07:33:31 pm »
I've been told today that the rear brake pads have little life left in them, so I'm thinking of doing a a disc and pad change..
Does anybody have any advice on what make to get genuine vw or brembo, tarox etc
I usually try to up grade when oem parts wear out!

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Re: Rear brakes
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2012, 07:49:04 pm »
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Re: Rear brakes
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2012, 09:10:13 pm »
I recently changed my discs and pads all round to tarrox f2000 and must say they're a vast improvement on standard! I'm like you always try to upgrade from oem parts.  :driver:
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Re: Rear brakes
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2012, 10:13:57 pm »
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One option might be OEM S3 or R32 rear brakes. The discs are slightly bigger and vented. If you ever upgrade your front brakes to a Big Brake kit, you'll then have very well balanced and powerful braking overall. Bear in mind that ~80% of the braking on the Golf is on the front.


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Re: Rear brakes
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2012, 10:54:38 pm »
i didnt put them on my car , but theres pagid pads front and back and seem great.

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Re: Rear brakes
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2012, 07:31:49 pm »
I recently changed my discs and pads all round to tarrox f2000 and must say they're a vast improvement on standard! I'm like you always try to upgrade from oem parts.  :driver:
How much did they set you back mate and where did you get them from?

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Re: Rear brakes
« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2012, 07:57:05 pm »
I've got a 170gt any idea on the size?

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Re: Rear brakes
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2012, 10:49:45 am »
I recently changed my discs and pads all round to tarrox f2000 and must say they're a vast improvement on standard! I'm like you always try to upgrade from oem parts.  :driver:
How much did they set you back mate and where did you get them from?
I got them fitted at star performance cost about £650 that was front and rears with pads inc fitting
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