280MM Brembo Discs

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 6:49 pm

18mm.

And a bloody big breaker bar.

1 GTI · Post by **1 GTI** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:08 pm

I've tried a spanner and hammer and that failed big time? You think a socket will do it?

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:29 pm

We're talking about the two bolts on the backside, that hold the carrier to the hub yeah?

Spanner and hammer won't work, you need some pretty serious torque to get them loosened. Also there's not enough clearance in the wheelarch to use the hammer method anyway.

So that's why you need an 18mm socket and a big breaker bar. And I'd suggest making sure your car is supported by axle stands and a good trolley jack.

1 GTI · Post by **1 GTI** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 10:05 pm

Are people sure the 280mm discs are carriers will fit the GTI? I've got the carriers and i've looked at the pads, and the pads seem to small for the carriers. Haven't actually tried to fit them though. They better fit cause i've bought everything I need to do it now, except for a nice big breaker bar to get the bolts off behind the carriers

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Thu Mar 08, 2007 11:08 pm

If they don't fit, then I'm not sure how the hell my brakes are working!

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 9:40 am

1 GTI wrote:I've tried a spanner and hammer and that failed big time? You think a socket will do it?

You need an impact wrench.

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Fri Mar 09, 2007 11:25 am

1 GTI wrote:Are people sure the 280mm discs are carriers will fit the GTI? I've got the carriers and i've looked at the pads, and the pads seem to small for the carriers. Haven't actually tried to fit them though. They better fit cause i've bought everything I need to do it now, except for a nice big breaker bar to get the bolts off behind the carriers

They should. I ordered the G60 Black Diamond pads, and they match the Polo GTi pads I already had.

1 GTI · Post by **1 GTI** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 11:01 am

Fitted my 280mm discs this morning. They fit like a glove, lol. There's hardly a mm between the disc and carrier, I can't believe how tight they are. With the GTI carriers and discs there was about 5mm either side. My car stops fine so they do fit, hehe. Bedding in process begins once again

Cheers people

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Sat Mar 10, 2007 4:03 pm

Happy breaking mate

1 GTI · Post by **1 GTI** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 10:00 pm

When I put my new 280mm discs on I didn't put new pads on. It's to late now but does it matter? They were half worn, pitty to waste them