New brake discs

1 GTI · Post by **1 GTI** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 11:37 am

As some members already know I've just done the 280mm brake conversion. I've done about 170 miles with the new discs now. I replaced the discs and not the pads, reason being is they were half worn and they are fast road pagid, which I think are awesome pads by the way. I've noticed the drivers side disc is completely shiny now which is normal, but the passenger side is 85% shiny, on the disc there's about 1/4" which is not, it's still grey and diamondy looking, it's worn a little bit but nothing compared to the rest and the drivers side. It's starting to bother me now because I want 100% braking, not 85%. Anybody know what it can be? Cheers

ccjjGTI · Post by **ccjjGTI** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:00 pm

could be a few things. I have a similar problem, so far i have had tracking and camber done, rebuilt callipers, brake fluid replaced, new discs and pads and no luck. Next stop is suspension bushes.

1 GTI · Post by **1 GTI** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 1:17 pm

Im changing my brake fluid this weekend. My tracking is fine because my tyres have worn equally and no juddering

smokeGTI · Post by **smokeGTI** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:20 pm

agreed!
rebuilt calipers, and change guide pins.

ticki · Post by **ticki** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:26 pm

Is the car pulling to one side when you brake?

1 GTI · Post by **1 GTI** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 4:34 pm

Nope, car stops fine and straight

JPR_polo_gti · Post by **JPR_polo_gti** » Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:04 pm

think you should have put new pads at the same time as the discs.... I'm no expert though