Brake pads, front and rear!

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Tue May 22, 2007 7:35 pm

Couple of points, what size are the rear discs on the GTI, i know the fronts are 256mm, but the rears must be less.

i cant get up to the garage to measure so you's can tell me.....

Also, since i am doing the converison, i'm going to upgrade the pads...what's best to go for and wheres the cheapaest i will get?

vdubit · Post by **vdubit** » Wed May 23, 2007 4:58 pm

226mm solid. Wouldn't worry about using anything fancy, the back does hardly anything anyway. Obviously better up front would be good though. Just don't buy ferodo, they squel loads!

womble68 · Post by **womble68** » Wed May 23, 2007 5:30 pm

I've recently changed my Pads and discs at the rear since they must have seized at some point before I got the car, and the discs were quite warped (was in the process of repainting the calipers).
I bought ATE Discs and pads, which in total came to about Â£42 (from Euro Car Parts). In terms of fitting they were an absolute pain in the arse since the caliper requires a caliper winding tools to allow the caliper to be refitted - the design is a mildly updated Mk2 Golf GTI design - mildly better because only the pads and discs need replacing (on the Mk2 Golf you have to change the wheel bearing at the same time as well because of the assembly! - This from my little brother who fitted mine and who has a Mk2 16V).

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Wed May 23, 2007 6:05 pm

Whats the size at the rear??

vdubit - did you mean 256mm instead of 226mm?

What about zimmerman? i'm quite keen on grooved discs as there will be a few engine mods happening so the power isnt going to be standard.

I'm not upgrading to G60 brakes....just want quality discs, pads and hoses! Hoses arent a prob, got goodrich ones coming

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Wed May 23, 2007 6:18 pm

Rear, as vdubit said, 226mm.

Fronts are 256mm standard

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Wed May 23, 2007 7:37 pm

Redline wrote:Rear, as vdubit said, 226mm.

Fronts are 256mm standard

Cheers bud.....any recommendations on brands or combonation of brands for a decent set up??

VR6 South · Post by **VR6 South** » Wed May 23, 2007 8:24 pm

Zimmerman discs and pagid pads are a very good combo. I've been using then on my VR for years and have had no probs.

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Wed May 23, 2007 9:11 pm

VR6 South wrote:Zimmerman discs and pagid pads are a very good combo. I've been using then on my VR for years and have had no probs.

im runing the pagid pads, and the make of the disks i bought from GSF where Zimmerman(g60) not drill or anything. they work spot on and the pads arn't too expensive either.

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Thu May 24, 2007 1:45 am

Goin for Brembo vented disks and EBC Greenstuff pads with goodridge braided hoses! Am sure that'll do the job!!

forgot to mention.....there are two types of braided hoses i can go for! One with a Banjo fitment, and one without!

What one am i meant to go for???

dubpolo · Post by **dubpolo** » Thu May 24, 2007 1:56 am

i really must do the hoses and fluid in mine soon, i don't think its ever been done.

can you get braided hoses for the GTI??

neilw · Post by **neilw** » Thu May 24, 2007 12:40 pm

Yup I got a set of Goodridge hoses on the front. They firm up the braking a little bit.

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Thu May 24, 2007 12:55 pm

neilw wrote:Yup I got a set of Goodridge hoses on the front. They firm up the braking a little bit.

Yeh i'v spied out the goodridge hoses.

So neil does it need the hoses with or without the banjo fitment??

With!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Polo-Mk-5-Banj ... dZViewItem

Without!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Polo-Mk-5-Non- ... dZViewItem

What one do i need??

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:18 pm

Anyone know what ones it is - i want to fit some with my new 280 brakes