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Offline Geoffcarragh

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Advice on new brakes
« on: July 01, 2011, 01:54:53 pm »
I see eurocarparts are offering a 30% discount to forum members.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,31224.0.html

I am going to replace discs and pads all round. I'm not interested in big brake kits or upgraded drilled/grooved discs so I want the standard set up.

Are these sizes correct?

Front disc = 288mm x 25mm thick (internally vented)
Front pad = 14mm thick with wear indicator
Rear disc = 260mm x 12mm thick
Rear pad = 11mm thick

Would you recommend Pagid or ATE.
'05 Silver, 5 door, 18'' Monza II, Leather, Lux Pack, Gear Stick, CD changer in armrest, colour coded rear bumper, upgraded DV,

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Re: Advice on new brakes
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2011, 02:18:20 pm »
If you have a mk5 gti then fronts are 312mm and rear 288mm.  :smiley:
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Re: Advice on new brakes
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2011, 03:34:52 pm »
Cheers, yea I have a Mk5 GTi.

I got those sizes from a google search. they must be for a smaller engine golfs?

What sort of pads do I need to get?
'05 Silver, 5 door, 18'' Monza II, Leather, Lux Pack, Gear Stick, CD changer in armrest, colour coded rear bumper, upgraded DV,