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Offline Max99

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Which Brake Discs/Pads for a Mk5 GTi
« on: July 22, 2015, 01:59:02 pm »
Had an MOT recently and was advised that the brake discs/pads need replacing, both front and backs advisable.

Ideally I want to buy them myself and then pay a garage to fit them, no idea what to be looking for and where online, so any advise on which to buy would be amazing!

Thanks in advance
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Re: Which Brake Discs/Pads for a Mk5 GTi
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2015, 02:26:08 pm »
I went for Pagid discs and pads all round and really happy with them to be honest  :happy2:
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Re: Which Brake Discs/Pads for a Mk5 GTi
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2015, 02:32:33 pm »
Pagid are good as are Brembo for obvious reasons (Brembo do standard fittings as well as juicy stuff)
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Re: Which Brake Discs/Pads for a Mk5 GTi
« Reply #3 on: July 22, 2015, 04:14:24 pm »
If you want OEM pads and discs, give your local TPS depot a call - they often have special promotions on OEM pads and discs.

Search for your nearest depot here : https://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/ Be warned though, some depots wont sell to retail customers.

Hope this helps

Rich
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Re: Which Brake Discs/Pads for a Mk5 GTi
« Reply #4 on: July 22, 2015, 07:02:01 pm »
On the front, and I'll be murdered for this, but I like the Drilled (drilled only, not slotted; they are noisy) MTEC discs and EBC Yellowstuff pads.  I've tried loads of combos and I find this one of the best if you want to keep legal with the pads and not change to 345 or NQSBBK or BBK... a fluid change makes a difference too.
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Re: Which Brake Discs/Pads for a Mk5 GTi
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2015, 07:37:41 pm »
Quote from: Scottymon on July 22, 2015, 07:02:01 pm
On the front, and I'll be murdered for this, but I like the Drilled (drilled only, not slotted; they are noisy) MTEC discs and EBC Yellowstuff pads.  I've tried loads of combos and I find this one of the best if you want to keep legal with the pads and not change to 345 or NQSBBK or BBK... a fluid change makes a difference too.
http://www.mtecbrakes.com/brake-discs/volkswagen/golf-mk5-04-09/golf-2-0t-gti-01-05-10-08.html
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Re: Which Brake Discs/Pads for a Mk5 GTi
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2015, 01:20:07 pm »
thanks for the replies guys....

still bit unsure which to go for, just want decent breaks, like they were originally, not a fortune and then take them to get fitted. Anyone able to link directly to them for sale on a site with ones I should go for?

Also how much should it roughly cost to pay a garage to fit them ?
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Re: Which Brake Discs/Pads for a Mk5 GTi
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2015, 08:38:08 pm »
My vote goes for pagid on the rears, got discs and pads for £84 off euro cart parts, recently it was a bitch to do myself and you new some specialist tools....
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Re: Which Brake Discs/Pads for a Mk5 GTi
« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2015, 10:43:58 pm »
I bought some VW pads and discs fro. TPS cost about £180
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Re: Which Brake Discs/Pads for a Mk5 GTi
« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2015, 10:50:10 pm »
Are you going to fit them yourself? I would also like advice on brands to recommend has any one used redstuff or ATE discs and pads? For the front, I need to select a brand I want something quality without going crazy and not OEM, my car is stock.
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