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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: B7TMW on 18 March 2014, 19:45

Title: Brake Pads
Post by: B7TMW on 18 March 2014, 19:45

So heres my 1st query after introducing my face in the newbie section  :smiley:

Whats the preference on front pads? In the BMW world we normally go for Pagid or Texstar?

Also when I stick the reg number into ECP (to take advantage of the offer codes), I get 2 different types of front pad in each make. i.e. 2 Pagids, 2 eigers and 2 textars.

Just bought a 2006 GTI on the 06 and I know the front discs would enjoy the company of some fresh pads.

Thanks in advance for any info.

Trev

Title: Re: Brake Pads
Post by: boneybradley on 18 March 2014, 23:43

Brembo or Ferodo (I sell them both)

I guess your 312mm PR 1LJ,1LL and I sell Ferodo sl pads £35 (P&p is £4), brembo £40 (free post) and Ferodo premium £41 (free post), who needs a discount code?

Title: Re: Brake Pads
Post by: B7TMW on 19 March 2014, 06:47

What would be OEM? Brembo or Ferodo? Must admit, I've not bought Ferodo for years.

I'll measure up the discs on Sunday when I pick it up see if they are 312's. A set of Pagids at £25.90 is sounding promising.

Title: Re: Brake Pads
Post by: th3_f15t on 20 March 2014, 17:35

http://brakeparts.co.uk/img/BPS/BPS2818.jpg - Gives the sizes for pads for 288/312mm front discs.

The OEM brand is ATE, they make the pads for VW. The Brembo fronts may be a bit more cash, but well worth it if you're intending to use all the horse power of your engine.

I used www.oemandmore.co.uk (bonebradley's shop) and got to admit the customer service was the best I've ever had.