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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: the_stink on 24 April 2011, 19:28

Title: quick question re brake pads
Post by: the_stink on 24 April 2011, 19:28
As per norm from me may sound like a stupid question but thought id check

just in the process of ordering some new brake pads, have noticed that on different brands the dimensions are different along with the OE system? will this affect the pads fitting or working correctly

on some its says: OE System :Lucas    Dimensions: H:69.5;W:119;T:16

and on the other : OE System:Volkswagen     Dimensions:H:49;H1:51.3;W:137.9;T:15.3

i'm assuming just stick to the OE vw ones

and i'm also going ot buy some new calipers as well from Vee w services the mk3 calipers ive been told are just a straight swap for the mk2 ones? I know when i had the car checked a while ago the mech said one of the pistons wasn't working right

the plan is for Friday with some help form my mate Ian is to replace the rear: discs, pads, calipers and do the handbrake as well
Title: Re: quick question re brake pads
Post by: tech1889 on 24 April 2011, 19:38
you not gona uprate the pads bud ??
Title: Re: quick question re brake pads
Post by: the_stink on 24 April 2011, 19:41
you not gona uprate the pads bud ??

yeah Im just checking as per above what ones to get 
Title: Re: quick question re brake pads
Post by: tech1889 on 24 April 2011, 19:51
for me that 20mm difference is that between 6v and 16v brakes ??
Title: Re: quick question re brake pads
Post by: the_stink on 24 April 2011, 20:02
well this is the thing that always gets me in a muddle

I put my reg number in and it brings up pads for 1.8 16v gti 1983 -1992 so i have no idea why there is a difference in size as said im just going to go with the VW OE ones
Title: Re: quick question re brake pads
Post by: tech1889 on 24 April 2011, 20:34
yer stick with OE sizes mate cant go wrong then
Title: Re: quick question re brake pads
Post by: The Mighty Elvi on 24 April 2011, 20:40
Just go GSF and get some Pagid rear pads.  Thats what I did, plus Brembo discs.

Title: Re: quick question re brake pads
Post by: the_stink on 24 April 2011, 20:57
cheers for the replies guys  :smiley: