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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Guy on 06 March 2009, 12:21

Title: new brakes time
Post by: Guy on 06 March 2009, 12:21

oooh what to do...

right ho chaps... need advice and a shopping list for new brakeys!

so - will prob go for new pads F & R and new discs on Front only (unless the discs are a bargain)

I want to do 'a bit more than a standard' upgrade

i was thinking Greenstuff pads... Horney recommended Tarox grooved (not drilled) discs

anything else that I should consider/can easily upgrade? will be popping to GSF this afternoon with any luck so would be aiming to get the items from there

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: Mikester on 06 March 2009, 19:31

I got green stuff front pads, and the grooved bremo max discs from gsf on the front. Work just fine!

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: ian24driver on 06 March 2009, 20:08

Did the brakes on mine not too long ago, stuck with the standard  front discs and red stuff pads. Never had brakes as good as these. Never had greens so couldnt comment.

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: mush on 06 March 2009, 22:35

i went for the brembo-max grooved from GSF and they sorted a good price out to.

new front and rear discs and pagid pads all round for £220.

i also replaced the abs rings which took the light out off my dash they were about £6.00 each.


 :smiley: oh and it does stop nice to not a noticeable difference from standards but didnt stamp on them before  :evil:

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: Guy on 06 March 2009, 23:31

popped into GSF today and although they didnt have the items in stock was thinking about the brembo max grooved discs and the greenstuff pads - seems like a good combo

thanks for your advice guys - is there an easy upgrade route for calipers? or is it all a PITA?

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: gazpowells on 06 March 2009, 23:35

I used green stuff pads on my other car and was not so good would not recommend them

have yellow stuff pads now and are much better

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: Guy on 07 March 2009, 00:04

Quote from: gazpowells on 06 March 2009, 23:35

I used green stuff pads on my other car and was not so good would not recommend them

have yellow stuff pads now and are much better

yellow stuff on a mk3?

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: boneybradley on 07 March 2009, 00:18

I've heard the latest greens are pants!! then again I use lockheed as my personal faves  :cool:

oh and check the maintence section for 312mm upgrades as len has being looking into this...  :wink:

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: Guy on 07 March 2009, 00:30

Quote from: boneybradley on 07 March 2009, 00:18

I've heard the latest greens are pants!! then again I use lockheed as my personal faves  :cool:

oh and check the maintence section for 312mm upgrades as len has being looking into this...  :wink:

cheers BB - that Brembo kit looks the sex  :drool:

but looking at the price - EBC and vented discs it is!!

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: Mikester on 07 March 2009, 16:31

Some people hate on the green stuff pads, but tbh these people are people who dont use their brakes.

I have them with the brembo max discs and i can stop like a bullet. lol

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: alexus1981 on 07 March 2009, 16:49

Quote from: Mikester on 07 March 2009, 16:31

I have them with the brembo max discs and i can stop like a bullet. lol

so you dont stop until you hit something??? :shocked:

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: kells on 07 March 2009, 17:55

i love greenstuff pads, always used them, and i got tar ox grooved on the jap car, very very good!

Title: Re: new brakes time
Post by: Mikester on 07 March 2009, 18:36

Quote from: alexus1981 on 07 March 2009, 16:49

Quote from: Mikester on 07 March 2009, 16:31

I have them with the brembo max discs and i can stop like a bullet. lol

so you dont stop until you hit something??? :shocked:

Lol, no, i just combine good brakes with good tyres and suspension, and dont drive like a tit.