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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: wrobstar21 on 03 January 2011, 22:32

Title: which sodding pads do i need, bloody options
Post by: wrobstar21 on 03 January 2011, 22:32

i don't know what front and rear pads i need for my mk3 16v golf on an N plate.

advise me please people!!!   :smiley:

http://www.eurocarparts.com/brake-pads

Title: Re: which sodding pads do i need, bloody options
Post by: Bellend on 03 January 2011, 22:42

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.0_1998/p/car-parts/brakes/brake-friction/brake-pads/?101440195&1&aeb03be001511628377f570d9cef28055dc6171a&BKPA

Title: Re: which sodding pads do i need, bloody options
Post by: wrobstar21 on 03 January 2011, 22:47

how come those ones and not the £11.50 ones, i mean is it just a quality thing?

Title: Re: which sodding pads do i need, bloody options
Post by: wrobstar21 on 03 January 2011, 22:58

front ones also???

Title: Re: which sodding pads do i need, bloody options
Post by: Bellend on 03 January 2011, 23:06

Yh quality. Pick what you want really aslong as you stick your reg in. ECP is good for the right parts.

Cheapy cheapy crap doesn't always fit well though.

Title: Re: which sodding pads do i need, bloody options
Post by: Wayne on 03 January 2011, 23:18

Is n plate not on the change from 280 to 288.  :undecided:

Title: Re: which sodding pads do i need, bloody options
Post by: Gash on 03 January 2011, 23:20

iv got some front brake pads for a mk3 16v (with abs plugs) and rear disks.... brand new if wanted?

Title: Re: which sodding pads do i need, bloody options
Post by: Bellend on 03 January 2011, 23:26

Thought M was the change? My N reg is "late" type but then again its a '96. Xox

Title: Re: which sodding pads do i need, bloody options
Post by: wrobstar21 on 15 January 2011, 02:28

How can I check if mines the changed set up? Is it just a case of measuring etc? If so what am I looking for?

Title: Re: which sodding pads do i need, bloody options
Post by: Wayne on 15 January 2011, 08:03

Quote from: wrobstar21 on 15 January 2011, 02:28

How can I check if mines the changed set up? Is it just a case of measuring etc? If so what am I looking for?

Early is 280mm discs, later cars are 288mm discs.

Title: Re: which sodding pads do i need, bloody options
Post by: dom on 15 January 2011, 11:10

I think your right about the change over year Wayne and LOL at your sig  :laugh: