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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: gti265 on 24 June 2010, 00:25

Title: new disks and pads
Post by: gti265 on 24 June 2010, 00:25: hello all,

can anyone recommend new pads and disks for my gti, its remaped to 265 bhp, n i do drive quick and brake late on the road, silly i no, and i think the oem brakes arnt that good :(, i had redstuff on my old focus and loved them apart from them eating my disks, was thinking mintex but have heard mixed reviews about them :(.

any help would be much apprechiated

tom
Title: Re: new disks and pads
Post by: Ed30DSG on 24 June 2010, 09:26: Try using the ferrodo DS2500 (race version) - they need a little bit of warming up, but they are very effective and I haven't had any fade yet ~ 320hp.

I personally would steer clear of EBC products - I've always had a very poor experience with them on my previous cars.
Title: Re: new disks and pads
Post by: Davstylee on 24 June 2010, 10:38: I would also like to know a little more info on this please.

I drive fast but not all the time, so I would want something that is good for normal driving, but then can cope when you push the GTI a little bit. Don't think I need to go for anything too mental maybe just better brake pads than the OEM ones?

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: new disks and pads
Post by: NewbieGTi on 24 June 2010, 13:55: I know some peeps have gone for the R32 brake setup. Do a search and you should find some info. Standard brakes are good for 200bhp IMHO.

Having the brake fluid service done made a difference for me, brakes were a lot sharper on my 4 year old.
Title: Re: new disks and pads
Post by: trizza on 24 June 2010, 14:43: Pagid blue are supposed to be excellent, but not cheap (£200 for front).
Title: Re: new disks and pads
Post by: FamilyDub on 24 June 2010, 16:57: Quote from: NewbieGTi on 24 June 2010, 13:55
I know some peeps have gone for the R32 brake setup. Do a search and you should find some info. Standard brakes are good for 200bhp IMHO.

Having the brake fluid service done made a difference for me, brakes were a lot sharper on my 4 year old.

.:R32/S3/Cupra R is probably the easiest solution for standard/stage 1 mapped car.

DIY Linky:- http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,10628.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,10628.0.html)
Title: Re: new disks and pads
Post by: johnford60 on 26 June 2010, 11:21: I changed my brake fluid to Motul 600 at £13.00 for 500ml!!... But its made so much difference, no brake fade now on standard pads and disc andmine is running 265BHP.