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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: GOLF-MK3-GTI on 05 April 2013, 16:43
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I've just ordered new axle bushes, new top shocker mounts (FEBI) all 4 corners.
Once i get them fitted, i'm getting new toyo tyres all way round and taking that car for full caster/camber tracking as it will need it :grin:
I'm thinkng i may aswell change the discs/pads front & rear. Front discs have got a lip on them, rear are completely shot.
Where will be the best place to buy new discs/pads from?
Its a 1998 Golf MK3 GTI.
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Apparently the main dealers are reasonably priced on braking consumables now days.
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Low cost on Bradford road mate, just get a Mintex set up, not expensive at all and more than enough for standard GTI set ups
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Low cost on Bradford road mate, just get a Mintex set up, not expensive at all and more than enough for standard GTI set ups
Will try them, cheers kells :wink:
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Pagid are awesome standard brakes.
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I am going with Mintex next :smiley:
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I got some yellow stuff and got my grooved disc's last week. Front pads £85 rear pads £35. Discs 104 :shocked:
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I got some yellow stuff and got my grooved disc's last week. Front pads £85 rear pads £35. Discs 104 :shocked:
so 4 discs were £104?
Rear pads £35 and front pads £85?
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Thats right.
You might aswel change the brake fluid while your at it.
Got some pagid dot5.1 500ml for £4
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Thats right.
You might aswel change the brake fluid while your at it.
Got some pagid dot5.1 500ml for £4
Cheers sharki. Where did you buy the parts from? Pads & discs?
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Pad and discs where from ebay.
Depends on the disc size.
I got the discs from mtech on ebay
And the front yellow stuff pads from premier factors on ebay
And the rear yellow stuff pads i won them on ebay again (guy was having a clear out)
The rears are about 45 mate.
There another place online that do them (kells knows) its out of my head but if i remember il let you know
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Pad and discs where from ebay.
Depends on the disc size.
I got the discs from mtech on ebay
And the front yellow stuff pads from premier factors on ebay
And the rear yellow stuff pads i won them on ebay again (guy was having a clear out)
The rears are about 45 mate.
There another place online that do them (kells knows) its out of my head but if i remember il let you know
thanks. One last question, after bleeding brakes, do I have to put it on vagcom?
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Erm dont think so.
Well il find out tommorow :grin:
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Erm dont think so.
Well il find out tommorow :grin:
cheers, The last time changed front brake pads. Abs light was on, then after a few mins it turned off itself. My mechanic said just drive it it'll go off. But not sure if I were to bleed, what the procedure then is.
Lol, good luck :grin:
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Just make sure your pads arnt to hard if your using standard discs other wise u will be changing disks everytime u change pads
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Just make sure your pads arnt to hard if your using standard discs other wise u will be changing disks everytime u change pads
That's not quite right, hardness of the friction material does not always denote how abrasive it will be.
Soft materials are often the most abrasive by design :smiley:
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Erm dont think so.
Well il find out tommorow :grin:
cheers, The last time changed front brake pads. Abs light was on, then after a few mins it turned off itself. My mechanic said just drive it it'll go off. But not sure if I were to bleed, what the procedure then is.
Lol, good luck :grin:
Il be ok. My mate/cousin owns a garage/tyre shop so il be using the ramp all day next door to him (another mate) has a body shop so giving my front calipers to him to paint, next door to him is an mot place (older brother of the tyre shop) next door to him is another garage (mot guys son) il be using his diagnostic to sort any probs out. And in return i go down chit chat/bit of banter (harsh) and get my hands oily (help out) a nice learning curve for me and i love it.
Oh yeah will also be replacing the brake hoses with ss hoses and replacing all of the brake piping and if i got a chance il take the wish bones off and sort out the gaitor for my inner tie rods. :cool:
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If you get new rear discs make sure you get the abs rings too and may as well get new rear bearings and races.
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If you get new rear discs make sure you get the abs rings too and may as well get new rear bearings and races.
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As i found out :rolleyes: :lipsrsealed:
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I got my rear discs and pads from local tradepartsspecialists about £50 for the pair of discs and pads
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U dont need vagcom when i changed my abs pump and bleed my abs i had my car connected to vag com and tried the bleed setting nothing happend but newer vag cars eg mk4 golf need bleeding through vag com
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If you get new rear discs make sure you get the abs rings too and may as well get new rear bearings and races.
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what is this? lol
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U dont need vagcom when i changed my abs pump and bleed my abs i had my car connected to vag com and tried the bleed setting nothing happend but newer vag cars eg mk4 golf need bleeding through vag com
Cheers mate, good to hear :wink:
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If you get new rear discs make sure you get the abs rings too and may as well get new rear bearings and races.
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what is this? lol
Simple terms its a ring that comes with the bearing kit.
I have a new bearing in 1 disc last time i had my discs changed they used same bearing (diff garage) il see if i need new bearings if i do il just buy some
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If you get new rear discs make sure you get the abs rings too and may as well get new rear bearings and races.
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what is this? lol
Simple terms its a ring that comes with the bearing kit.
I have a new bearing in 1 disc last time i had my discs changed they used same bearing (diff garage) il see if i need new bearings if i do il just buy some
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Before I go to order rear wheel bearings, abs rings. shall I also get rear wheel abs sensors too?
Also don't abs rings come with new discs?
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Erm not to sure on that one but one thing make sure u fit the abs ring round the right way as alot of cars allow u to put it upside down and then abs light comes on and you will have to strip the rear again just check the rear sensor clean any metal fillings on the sensor
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The ABS rings are sold separately and can only be fitted one way.
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The ABS rings are sold separately and can only be fitted one way.
ah i havent changed mine yet but i know on other cars people make that mistake
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if you are careful you can re use the rings, just need to get them off without bending them.
Carefully close them up with long nose pliers a fraction if they are loose on the new disc.
I have a set on the shelf, never needed them on the last three golfs
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Likewise, ive always managed to reuse mine on the past three mk3's.
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Mintex sell rear discs with or without the abs rings :smiley:
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I'm buying these. But i'm stuck on which pads will fit mine;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Golf-mk3-Gti-Front-Rear-Drilled-Brake-Discs-Pads-96-97-/300474777007?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car+Make%3AVW%7CModel%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+III&hash=item45f5b13daf#ht_0wt_0
Look halfway through description, it shows pics of pads. Which one do i choose lol
Help :cry:
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I would avoid drilled they crack. Grooved better choice. Just buy basic mintex front and rear discs and rear
pads with more expensive front pads like Mintex M1144. Thats the advice I been given. Your car dont
produce loads of power.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400371233195?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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It says on the listing you have a choice on which type you like. Not sure what to get, prob get grooved only or sumat daft like that.
Still looking around yet :wink:
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I got grooved front and rear discs from mtech for 104. I also got yellow stuff pads as i mentioned previously. I have fitted them too. I also got new rear bearings (fag) from central auto supplies for 10 each side. They come with the bearing grease and was a full kit.
Also you should be able to reuse the abs ring (i sprayed plenty of wd40 and gently prised it off and fitted then i aint had a issue with abs either. Why do you want to replace the abd sensor? If its playing up then fair if its not then dont waste your money mate.
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I got grooved front and rear discs from mtech for 104. I also got yellow stuff pads as i mentioned previously. I have fitted them too. I also got new rear bearings (fag) from central auto supplies for 10 each side. They come with the bearing grease and was a full kit.
Also you should be able to reuse the abs ring (i sprayed plenty of wd40 and gently prised it off and fitted then i aint had a issue with abs either. Why do you want to replace the abd sensor? If its playing up then fair if its not then dont waste your money mate.
Sharki abs is fine, so I won't get sensors then lol. What do you mean by fag?
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I got grooved front and rear discs from mtech for 104. I also got yellow stuff pads as i mentioned previously. I have fitted them too. I also got new rear bearings (fag) from central auto supplies for 10 each side. They come with the bearing grease and was a full kit.
Also you should be able to reuse the abs ring (i sprayed plenty of wd40 and gently prised it off and fitted then i aint had a issue with abs either. Why do you want to replace the abd sensor? If its playing up then fair if its not then dont waste your money mate.
Sharki abs is fine, so I won't get sensors then lol. What do you mean by fag?
Fag is a make not f*g**t lolsss :grin: like bosch luk sachs vw all that balls. You get my drift mate? Lol
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I got grooved front and rear discs from mtech for 104. I also got yellow stuff pads as i mentioned previously. I have fitted them too. I also got new rear bearings (fag) from central auto supplies for 10 each side. They come with the bearing grease and was a full kit.
Also you should be able to reuse the abs ring (i sprayed plenty of wd40 and gently prised it off and fitted then i aint had a issue with abs either. Why do you want to replace the abd sensor? If its playing up then fair if its not then dont waste your money mate.
Sharki abs is fine, so I won't get sensors then lol. What do you mean by fag?
Fag is a make not f*g**t lolsss :grin: like bosch luk sachs vw all that balls. You get my drift mate? Lol
:embarrassed: :grin: