New front discs

[DanED30GTI]

Hi guys,

When I got my car in march I noticed that the MOT stated that discs were advisory so always had in my mind I would change them before its due. Now the pad warning light has come on so now seems as good a time as any to change the discs.

My question is.....

Is it a simple enough job to do yourself? I've done loads of research and know all the tools I need and to torque up the carrier bolts to 190nm etc. but is it easy to turn your car into a death trap or not?

Also, would these do for the fronts or could anyone suggest some decent reasonably priced discs and pads?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-2-0T-Gti-01-05-10-08-Front-Brake-Discs-Pads-/160603151986?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AVW%7CModel%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+V&hash=item2564b19e72

Thanks,

[Tortaruga]

The fronts are relatively simple. The rear caliper carrier bolts are hard to untighten, but after that it's straightforward too. You'll need an M14 or M17 spline bit, can't remember which.

I'd try the fronts first and see how I got on, then I could decide whether to tackle the rears.

[Scottymon]

breaker bar ftw, they are big bolts and can take a bit of punishment.

[DanED30GTI]

Thanks guys, luckily the backs are brand new so I only have the fronts to worry about. Got them replaced when replacing the dust shield as it had rusted loose and was squeaking everywhere I went!

Anyone comment on the link for the discs or tell me which ones will work well for a relatively decent price?

[Scottymon]

Mintex 1144s pads, standard discs and a standard fluid change will see you good.

[DanED30GTI]

Cheers mate. Know where I can pick some of these up for a decent price?

[Scottymon]

Worth noting the the M1144 / DS2550 etc. etc. are all for track use and are illegal on the street, if that worries you.

You can get the standard pads for about £55 delivered from Euro Car parts iirc.  I think the most notable difference is a good fluid change, at least to pedal feel.

[GrayMK5GTI]

Worth noting the the M1144 / DS2550 etc. etc. are all for track use and are illegal on the street, if that worries you.

You can get the standard pads for about £55 delivered from Euro Car parts iirc.  I think the most notable difference is a good fluid change, at least to pedal feel.

Euro car parts had a discount weekend on last weekend, I picked up a set of genuine Pagid pads for £25 - mine are same size as GTI brakes. Shame the sale is over 

[RifGTi]

just curious, what is it that makes some brake road illegal but ok for track days?

[Scottymon]

Worth noting the the M1144 / DS2550 etc. etc. are all for track use and are illegal on the street, if that worries you.

You can get the standard pads for about £55 delivered from Euro Car parts iirc.  I think the most notable difference is a good fluid change, at least to pedal feel.

Euro car parts had a discount weekend on last weekend, I picked up a set of genuine Pagid pads for £25 - mine are same size as GTI brakes. Shame the sale is over 

Still 25% off full price atm, not sure if that makes the Pagid £25...

Re: Pad usage, daft really, but here's a snippet from another forum:
ECE Regulation 90 (R90)
European legislation came into effect September 1999 titled ECE R90 that stipulates that all brake pads sold for use on vehicles manufactured after this date must be tested and comply to R90 standards.

This test which involves taking each homologated vehicle used on the public roads within Europe and comparing the front and rear brake performance with the original parts to those of aftermarket offerings, has closed the door to cheap and nasty imported brake pads. The test includes cold and hot brake friction analysis, and if a part has been approved to R90, it can be safely assumed that the product is equal to or better than original equipment product. The brake pads are then marked with an R90 code number and a country code in a circle such as E1 for Germany or E11 for UK which signifies where the testing has been done.
EBC Brakes does all of its testing at the VCA (Vehicle Certification Agency) test facilities at MIRA in the UK. 'MIRA' is the Motor Industries Research Association who have a high speed test track for conducting these tests, which EBC Brakes uses on a regular basis.

Factory approval is part of the R90 process which involves engineers inspecting and accrediting the factory manufacturing the product before approval is given.