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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jonesltd on 24 January 2012, 13:13

Title: Brakes
Post by: jonesltd on 24 January 2012, 13:13
Minor issue....about to order brakes and its given me 2 options for both rear and front....I have never changed them and dont know if I should go for 288 or 312? What came with the car orginally? I cannot afford to start changing things...

And a rough quote to change pads and discs for 1.9 52 reg 130?

Plus what brand? am on eurocarparts and got loads? eicher?
Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: jonnyturbo on 24 January 2012, 13:20
312mm won't fit the gti as standard unless u have a anniversary model .
Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: km on 24 January 2012, 13:21
so you're buying new pads and disc? a 130 will have 288 as standard

you need to order carriers to run 312

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87778.0
Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: jonesltd on 24 January 2012, 13:29
Great cheers! 288 are cheaper :)

Looking at 164 for the lot? That right 288 fronts and I think 256 rears or something?
Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: richw911 on 24 January 2012, 14:08
Great cheers! 288 are cheaper :)

Looking at 164 for the lot? That right 288 fronts and I think 256 rears or something?

You wont have 256 rears  :wink:
Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: jonesltd on 24 January 2012, 14:19
Another fail on my behalf LOL!

So far I have added up 164 though is that too much or too little? On ebay u can get a grooved/drilled set with pads for 140 etc?
Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: Wayne on 24 January 2012, 15:15
On ebay u can get a grooved/drilled set with pads for 140 etc?

I would avoid drilled and grooved discs, they tend to crack.
Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: topher on 24 January 2012, 16:34
do you really need discs and pads? i'm sure the discs were in pretty good condition last time i saw your car
Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: Toby on 24 January 2012, 19:26
Dont forget the eurocarparts 25% disc aldo.

312mm upgrade is worth while.
Title: Re: Brakes
Post by: jonesltd on 25 January 2012, 09:07
do you really need discs and pads? i'm sure the discs were in pretty good condition last time i saw your car

Car has now done 135k I got the car when it had done 65k in 07 and never changed any of the brakes....