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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: matski on 15 February 2011, 17:09

Title: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: matski on 15 February 2011, 17:09

I bought a set of Mk6 .:R brakes and need to replace front pads. Had a look on brakes4u.co.uk but couldn't find any. Anyone give me any advice?

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: The Danno on 15 February 2011, 18:26

Not sure they're any different are they? Apart form being black and having R on them..??? :huh:

Title: Re: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: R32UK on 15 February 2011, 19:13

I would imagine they are exactly the same as the R32/S3 brakes hth

Title: Re: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: matski on 15 February 2011, 19:19

They're not the same, they're slightly bigger I think, 355mm?

Title: Re: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: R32UK on 15 February 2011, 19:32

Quote from: matski on 15 February 2011, 19:19

They're not the same, they're slightly bigger I think, 355mm?

if they are 355mm then they are definately bigger. the R32/S3/Cupra all use 345mm iirc. CAnt imagine why they would introduce a bigger size when the current S3 setup has always been fine.

Title: Re: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: SteveP on 15 February 2011, 20:33

They are the same as the S3, R32 and Cupra K1 brakes  :smiley:

The discs are 345mm and the pads can be sourced from loads of places. I am currently running a set of Golf R brakes on mine while waiting for something new to come out.

(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/DSCF3401.jpg)

My personal favorites are the Mintex Fast Road M1144 pads, not the cheapest at £100 a set but they really work well  :evil:

Title: Re: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: Jimble on 15 February 2011, 21:14

What happened to the Porsche calipers steve?

Title: Re: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: SteveP on 15 February 2011, 21:19

Sold, time for something new  :laugh:

Title: Re: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: Jimble on 15 February 2011, 21:25

Shame, they looked the nuts!

Title: Re: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: SteveP on 15 February 2011, 21:32

Wait until you see the new ones  :evil:

Title: Re: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: Jimble on 15 February 2011, 21:39

Sweet! :tongue:

Title: Re: Brake Pads for MK6 .:R Brakes?
Post by: matski on 15 February 2011, 21:53

Thanks guys, sorry my mistake about the size, will order some tonight from brakes4u.