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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Splash on 29 August 2004, 18:13

Title: brake discs and pads
Post by: Splash on 29 August 2004, 18:13

What are the best upgrade front discs and pads for a '94 M-reg Mk3 16v GTi? I need better stopping power as the standard VW items are cr@p compared to the wife's Focus 1.6 brakes. ???

Title: Re: brake discs and pads
Post by: mrwotto on 29 August 2004, 21:20

Go for some zimmerman drilled and grooved discs and some pagid fast road pads, shud make you stop better ;)

Title: Re: brake discs and pads
Post by: Dizzie on 29 August 2004, 23:18

I've got G60 280mm ones on my mk2 and combined with mintex pads they're awesome. I had the discs drilled by a mate purely for the look, but they don't half scrub off the speed.

if you want serious stopping power you can go for a brembo 4 pot setup with 305mm discs, but you'll have to run at least 16" wheels then. costs are ?400+

Title: Re: brake discs and pads
Post by: Splash on 26 September 2004, 19:53

I've had zimmerman drilled discs and some pagid fast road pads fitted and the brakes are now spot on! many thanks. ;D

Title: Re: brake discs and pads
Post by: sono on 26 September 2004, 23:39

I just had my disks 'n' pads done - Brembo disks and mintex pads  ;D chipper stuff for sure.

Title: Re: brake discs and pads
Post by: peterw47 on 25 December 2006, 01:01

Hi guys,

can I ask where you bought these? I cant seem to find anything for zimmerman on google!!! (theres a first for everything)

Hopefully theres somewhere out there that do deals when buying discs and pads together?

Cheers

Pete

Title: Re: brake discs and pads
Post by: robster23 on 25 December 2006, 21:17

Bit of a Hijack but....

I have a 94 Gti 8v too - does anyone know the sizes of front and rear discs and whether they have the cable sensor on the pad or not? It's all a bit confusing when trying to choose parts!

Rob  :shocked:

Title: Re: brake discs and pads
Post by: vwagain on 26 December 2006, 19:05

Quote from: robster23 on 25 December 2006, 21:17

Bit of a Hijack but....

I have a 94 Gti 8v too - does anyone know the sizes of front and rear discs and whether they have the cable sensor on the pad or not? It's all a bit confusing when trying to choose parts!

Rob  :shocked:

Best bet is to take a front wheel off and measure the size of the disks with a tape measure, also look on the front pads to see if you have a wire going to the pads!!.  Im pretty sure the rear disks are the same size on all Mk2's

Stu

Title: Re: brake discs and pads
Post by: Lewy on 26 December 2006, 21:06

Quote from: robster23 on 25 December 2006, 21:17

Bit of a Hijack but....

I have a 94 Gti 8v too - does anyone know the sizes of front and rear discs and whether they have the cable sensor on the pad or not? It's all a bit confusing when trying to choose parts!

Rob  :shocked:

Who ever your buying the spares from just give them your reg, and if they're reputable enough they'll tell you what you need!