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Brake pads - size?
« on: February 03, 2014, 11:45:56 am »
I've done a search on the forum, but cant find an answer on what size the standard front pads are on a 2005 Golf GTI - all the online suppliers seem to bring up a choice. Plenty of threads confirming 312mm front discs and 286mm rear discs, but nothing on which pads go with them.

These are the 3 sizes listed on GSF for example. Much appreciated if anyone could confirm which I need!


Height [mm]          54.7
Length [mm]         146
Thickness [mm]     19.8

Height [mm]        72.9
Length 2 [mm]        155.2
Length [mm]       156.4
Thickness [mm]     20

Height [mm]        66
Length [mm]       155.2
Thickness [mm]    20.3


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Re: Brake pads - size?
« Reply #1 on: February 03, 2014, 02:01:43 pm »
Not sure what size they are but I got front pads last week from TPS and the part number was: "S5K 069 815 1"

Hope it helps you out but best check your chassis number when ordering to make sure you get the right parts for your model year.

edit: if it helps i can measure the pads for you tonight?

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Re: Brake pads - size?
« Reply #2 on: February 03, 2014, 02:44:56 pm »
If you could measure the pads you have that would be fantastic, thanks.  :happy2:

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Re: Brake pads - size?
« Reply #3 on: February 03, 2014, 03:02:41 pm »
If you could measure the pads you have that would be fantastic, thanks.  :happy2:

sure, no probs.. will get back with measurments

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Re: Brake pads - size?
« Reply #4 on: February 03, 2014, 10:24:54 pm »
The pads are an irregular shape so difficult to measure exactly, but I think they are closest to:

Height [mm]        66
Length [mm]       155.2
Thickness [mm]    20.3

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Re: Brake pads - size?
« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2014, 10:36:26 pm »
Great, thanks for that.