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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: bobbarley on 02 March 2010, 20:58
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Just recently my brakes have been getting worse, and worse, and worse. Absolutely no bite to them at all, and I've had to start braking a lot earlier when driving as the stopping distance is noticeably further. This is despite my front brakes being upgraded at Awesome a year ago to a 312mm set-up. I suspect however it is largely due to the Mintex discs and pads I got fitted which, in hindsight, look fake.
These are the suspected dodgy discs I bought last year - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-TT-MINTEX-FRONT-BRAKE-DISCS-312mm-ALL-MODELS_W0QQitemZ260156974492QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3c9290659c
So have just ordered the following tasty treats from buypartsby!
EBC Premium Replacement Discs
EBC Redstuff Brake Pads
£137.99 for the lot delivered. Looking forward to trying them out :afro:
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Bought mine from the same guy and they are still going strong... :undecided:
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Weird, I know Rhys doesn't like his either.
I'll fit them the weekend after they come, be nice to get my hands dirty, been too cold recently.
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Good stuff bob Im running genuine discs and pads ATM and they are spot on bite right at the top of the pedal, had them fitted ages ago :smiley:
Be interesting to see how your new ones are bud :smiley:
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New discs and pads all round are next on my list to do - probably end of the month. Was going to put 312mm on the front and keep umming and arrring about these:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320494497137
Think I am going to give them a miss and shop around and try and pick bits up individually to save a few bob. Will be good to hear how you get on with your replacements bob
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Just recently my brakes have been getting worse, and worse, and worse. Absolutely no bite to them at all, and I've had to start braking a lot earlier when driving as the stopping distance is noticeably further. This is despite my frony brakes being upgraded at Awesome a year ago to a 312mm set-up. I suspect however it is largely due to the Mintex discs and pads I got fitted which, in hindsight, look fake.
These are the suspected dodgy discs I bought last year - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AUDI-TT-MINTEX-FRONT-BRAKE-DISCS-312mm-ALL-MODELS_W0QQitemZ260156974492QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3c9290659c
So have just ordered the following tasty treats from buypartsby!
EBC Premium Replacement Discs
EBC Redstuff Brake Pads
£137.99 for the lot delivered. Looking forward to trying them out :afro:
How much did that cost you bud, what did you go for?
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I supplied the discs and pads to Awesome, cost £50-£100 to get them fitted, honestly can't remember which! 312mm carriers cost me £100.
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So what was the total cost approx? And was it worth it? :undecided:
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Upgrading to 312mm brakes is worth doing. What's not worth doing is buying cheap knock off discs and pads! :grin:
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Upgrading to 312mm brakes is worth doing. What's not worth doing is buying cheap knock off discs and pads! :grin:
lol fair enough. I have been contemplating it. Did it do anything to your insurance premium?
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Nope, no difference at all.
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Looks like the discs and pads arrived today, got delivered next door. If I were less lazy I'd have gone over and collected them :grin:
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Got them :cool:
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y114/bobbarley/brakes.jpg)
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All fitted :cool:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=77437.msg1349419#new
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Glad this threads here, as I need pads an discs allround!
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If you need any part numbers for the EBC discs or redstuff pads give me a shout.
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howdi
thought id post this question in here rather than make ANOTHER brake topic! ....
Is this EVERYTHING i need to upgrade to 312mm brake
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-312mm-Brake-calipers-carriers-Discs-lines-pads_W0QQitemZ320499928488QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a9f48cda8
Might aswell buy the calipers already painted. Also im gonna ask him to sell me it all without the discs and by them seperate, some drilled/grooved discs.
Also is that a fair price for the setup, links to any cheaper ones ?
Danke schön
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howdi
thought id post this question in here rather than make ANOTHER brake topic! ....
Is this EVERYTHING i need to upgrade to 312mm brake
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-312mm-Brake-calipers-carriers-Discs-lines-pads_W0QQitemZ320499928488QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a9f48cda8
Might aswell buy the calipers already painted. Also im gonna ask him to sell me it all without the discs and by them seperate, some drilled/grooved discs.
Also is that a fair price for the setup, links to any cheaper ones ?
Danke schön
More than you need. You only need the carriers, discs and pads mate.
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More than you need. You only need the carriers, discs and pads mate.
Cool :cool: , i will be purchasing them soon just gotta get my insurance renewal out the way in a few weeks :grin:
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More than you need. You only need the carriers, discs and pads mate.
Cool :cool: , i will be purchasing them soon just gotta get my insurance renewal out the way in a few weeks :grin:
Sorry scrap that, you don't even *need* new pads, it's just a good idea to get new ones if you're replacing your discs.
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More than you need. You only need the carriers, discs and pads mate.
Cool :cool: , i will be purchasing them soon just gotta get my insurance renewal out the way in a few weeks :grin:
Sorry scrap that, you don't even *need* new pads, it's just a good idea to get new ones if you're replacing your discs.
:grin: :grin: mr b coming up wirth a sensible idea here :laugh:
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:grin: :grin: mr b coming up wirth a sensible idea here :laugh:
First time for everything! :grin:
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:grin: :grin: mr b coming up wirth a sensible idea here :laugh:
First time for everything! :grin:
ah but good advice all the same nigel :afro:
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-312mm-Brake-calipers-carriers-Discs-lines-pads_W0QQitemZ320499928488QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a9f48cda8
I bought those the other day mate - had them delivered last Friday but haven't had them put on yet as I need to get some rears done at the same time. Pay day Friday :cool:
Here's what I had delivered (again, didn't really need the calipers, but I am going to touch the paint up on my existing ones and see if anyone wants them). Pic doesn't show the pads (they are just standard EBC ones). I am contemplating selling the pads on and buying something a bit better now in hindsight :undecided: Although I might just stick them on to see the difference the 312 upgrade makes.
(http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/6726/p1020380p.jpg) (http://img697.imageshack.us/i/p1020380p.jpg/)
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I got the redstuff pads and am very happy with them, brakes a lot more like a car should now :tongue:
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cant wait to get mine now, ive got more plans too ..
alloy refurb and resprayed anthracite, then new smoked tail lights, black vw badge on the boot, new black projector headlight and smoked side indicators...
im going for the smoked look all round now, maybe even tints?
time to get busy on photoshop!
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Looks good Stronz i've got my rears and ordering the fronts on Friday :)
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Looks good Stronz i've got my rears and ordering the fronts on Friday :)
You keeping the rears standard? Where did you get yours?
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Looks good Stronz i've got my rears and ordering the fronts on Friday :)
You keeping the rears standard? Where did you get yours?
Yeah standard rears to go on.