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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Splash on 27 June 2015, 15:26

Title: Front brake disc shields/backing plates
Post by: Splash on 27 June 2015, 15:26

Anyone know how much a pair of front brake shields are likely to cost for a 1994 16v GTI or does anyone do any aftermarket ones? How easy to fit - is it just a case of caliper and disc off then bolt on? Thanks

Title: Re: Front brake disc shields/backing plates
Post by: gasketface on 27 June 2015, 18:31

No idea on cost or even if they are still available,no idea if there are any pattern one's out there either sorry but they are easy to fit,caliper and disc off as you say but be careful with the 3 small bolts that hold each of them on.Heat them up first and use an 8mm socket.They are prone to shearing off  :smiley:

Title: Re: Front brake disc shields/backing plates
Post by: boneybradley on 28 June 2015, 18:22

Genuine are no longer available and so far I haven't found any correct fit after market (even though a couple of places list them!!)

I am still trying to locate a new supplier as I have a few customers who want them but no luck as yet!

Title: Re: Front brake disc shields/backing plates
Post by: Splash on 28 June 2015, 20:18

Thanks for your answers guys

Title: Re: Front brake disc shields/backing plates
Post by: Splash on 19 July 2015, 09:16

Following on, does anyone know if the early cars with smaller front brakes (mine's an M plate) and later cars with bigger front brakes have the same size shields? Cheers.

Title: Re: Front brake disc shields/backing plates
Post by: snozan on 19 July 2015, 14:24

http://www.ebay.at/itm/261260911447

Title: Re: Front brake disc shields/backing plates
Post by: boneybradley on 19 July 2015, 16:39

same shields 280 and 288mm, that last link shows them unavailable/out of stock

I still haven't found any and have a few people asking for them!  :sad:

Title: Re: Front brake disc shields/backing plates
Post by: VW BUSH on 19 July 2015, 17:19

They must have used this brake set up on a newer model within the VAG range, my money would be on SEAT