Brake disc and pad size

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Me9141
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Brake disc and pad size

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Is there an easier way to get the size of your brake discs and pads without taking off the wheel and measuring.

As there are multiple sizes for the same models.

Could do with knowing for both my 9n and mk6 golf.

Any ideas?
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Re: Brake disc and pad size

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Where in the world do you live?
Me9141
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Re: Brake disc and pad size

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RUM4MO
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Re: Brake disc and pad size

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Okay, so have you tried putting your cars reg numbers into parts suppliers sites, even ECP - that site will probably give you a few options but when you look at the "fitting detail" I think it is looked, it you should be able to narrow it down to the correct size.

Which engine size is in your Polo as there are only two disc sizes either 256mm or 288mm though it is extremely unlikely, earlier lowest powered ones could be smaller, maybe 239mm, not sure if any of them came into UK.

For the 256mm brakes, the callipers will have FS11 or FS111 cast into the outer face which you can see through the wheels. 288mm was only initially fitted with a an engine code ASZ and BLT.

Edit:- changed some sizes details.

Another Edit:- interesting to see that if you input a 2003 Polo with 1.4 petrol engine, ECP returns, 256mm or 288mm or even 239mm. If you input a 2003 Polo with a 1.2 petrol engine, ECP returns 256mm or 288mm or even 312mm !!
Harkin_gti
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Re: Brake disc and pad size

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Did you find out the sizes for your polo 6c? I have the gti and struggling to see anything online about rotor sizes and dont have the vehicle at current
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