need brakes. what to get?

1der · Post by **1der** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:24 pm

im needing new front discs and pads for my car. what does every body recommend /not recommend? thanks for any info

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:43 pm

Do the 280mm G60 Upgrade, its worth it.

I have EBC green stuff - i think there ok. Not used any other performace names , always had dealer stuff till now.

MaxZ · Post by **MaxZ** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 2:46 pm

Neil, how much is a full conversion for the G60 brakes? Also how quick is it to change everything over?

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 3:07 pm

MaxZ wrote:Neil, how much is a full conversion for the G60 brakes? Also how quick is it to change everything over?

You need to get some G60 carries (scrappy cheap cheap) or Â£100 new from VAG Parts.

This guy has the full setup : http://www.scottishvag.net/phpBB3/viewt ... 15&t=20600

For the price - 130 is very good. 2*Carriers & Calipers plus the pads and disks (BTW GTI calipers are the same as G60 - so maybe just keep urs)

I dont know the guy on scottish vag - just seen it the other day.

To change the carriers - 2 bolts. While you have the GTi ones of u fit the new disks - so not longer than fitting new disks and pads really.

Redline · Post by **Redline** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:01 pm

As above, the G60 conversion is very easy to do.

Took me not very long at all, and that included fitting new discs and pads at the same time.

I used the guide from here: http://forums.clublupo.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=12689

mk4 glx 1.6 · Post by **mk4 glx 1.6** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:07 pm

I would recommend the Black Diamond brakes pads, I have been impressed with those since fitting them all round.

1der · Post by **1der** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:19 pm

compared to the standard gti brakes, how much better are the 280mm discs?

sorted · Post by **sorted** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 4:30 pm

Cant comment really. Brakes on the GTI when i got it were done, and i done the 280mm with braided hoses straight away.

Mouse_GTI · Post by **Mouse_GTI** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 5:37 pm

They have got to be way better anyway. Standard brakes are a joke, you have to brake 2 years before you get to a corner just to slow down

Si_GTi · Post by **Si_GTi** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:46 pm

mk4 glx 1.6 wrote:I would recommend the Black Diamond brakes pads, I have been impressed with those since fitting them all round.

Seconded. Superb pads

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:51 pm

What's the biggest disc and caliper combo that'll fit with the standard wheels?

I was wondering if something like this would fit?

Caliper - http://www.apracing.com/roadcar/caliper ... ily=CP5100

Disc - CP4348-894/5RD, Ã˜295 x 25mm, Drilled, 30 Vane.

Pad - http://www.apracing.com/car/brakepad/da ... =CP2340D51

1der · Post by **1der** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 7:09 pm

whats a good disc to run for the G60 conversion?

oscar olop gti · Post by **oscar olop gti** » Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:39 pm

I just fitted the standard G60 discs & they are ok. I will fit something like black Diamond or something similar when they need changing.

h4r1s · Post by **h4r1s** » Wed Oct 24, 2007 5:46 pm

So what would i need? (i am assuming the se 16v calipers are the same as gti ones) g60 carriers, pads and discs? will probably give it a go after winter, but just need to find out a price as my discs and pads need changing anyway. oh and will they fit under 14" wheels?

Edit: had a look for g60 discs and they are Â£280

i am supposed to be looking at the 280mm ones aren't I

+ carriers Â£100 + pads Â£80 = a total of Â£340 from venom motorsport without carriers

Thanks,

Haris