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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Sandtrap on 13 May 2017, 05:44

Title: Replacement brake discs
Post by: Sandtrap on 13 May 2017, 05:44
Just bought these for the rear because it was needed ! 2014 GTI with only 13000mls . http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141934849589?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
But was going to put new ones on the front at same time ( but the fronts are ok )  should I waist my money or not ?   
looking at Tarox
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: gtiaps on 13 May 2017, 06:45
They look a good buy with pads as well ebc are a decent brand iv had green stuff pads in the past and they do reduce brake dust immensely.
I see these say vented I'm no professional mechanic but are the rears vented???? Im in the wife's scirocco today so can't check mine but normally rears are solid and front discs are vented.
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: spider62 on 13 May 2017, 08:43
Rear discs are different between GTI and GTI PP. The PP does have vented rears whereas the standard GTI rears are non vented.
So these discs are correct for a PP GTI.
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: uzinusa on 13 May 2017, 08:46
Worth getting the Red pad for the pp? I was going to.
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: gtiaps on 13 May 2017, 08:51
Quote from: uzinusa on 13 May 2017, 08:46
Worth getting the Red pad for the pp? I was going to.

I stand corrected ref the discs thanks...
Red stuff pads are designed more for high performance and more track use I found green stuff  pads a good all rounder for normal use
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: spider62 on 13 May 2017, 08:55
I have Tarox Strada pads on the front, they have a bit more bite and produce a lot less dust. Have not changed the rear pads yet but I think I will go for the Strada's when I do.

Have used the Strada pads on my old Mk5 TDI 4motion and they were a vast improvement over standard.
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: Sandtrap on 13 May 2017, 09:15
My car is the PP.
Think that set up for the rears should be fine. looking at Tarox discs for front  but they are not cheap.
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: Sandtrap on 13 May 2017, 10:52
Too expensive ? 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-Sport-Japan-Tarox-Brake-Discs-fit-VW-Golf-Mk7-GTI-Performance-Pack-2-12/292068936417?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D43781%26meid%3Dd1d48f2d0f2b4a2495377fe9d3a2506c%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D292061384777
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: Watts on 13 May 2017, 14:22
Brake hard with those and I think your eyes will pop out  :shocked:  :laugh:

Seem expensive but will pay for theirselves on the first occasion you use them in anger and stop in time...
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: Sandtrap on 13 May 2017, 15:05
And these
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-G88-Tarox-Brake-Discs-fit-VW-Golf-Mk7-GTI-Performance-Pack-2-12-/292061384777?hash=item4400371049:g:WS4AAOSwol5Y3WJ9
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: spider62 on 13 May 2017, 20:04
Tarox disks look good but if you have a PP,the Clubsport S discs are a straight swap,lighter by 900g per disc and available for less. :smiley:
https://www.awesomegti.com/shop-by-brand/oem/genuine-mqb-340x30mm-clubsport-s-front-brake-discs-pair-5q0615301c/
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: EricM on 13 May 2017, 21:24
Make sure you give them a coat of silver hammerite before you get them fitted, they'll start rusting after a couple of months otherwise.

Must get round to doing mine soon, rusty discs really let an otherwise spotless car down
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: Sandtrap on 13 May 2017, 23:21
These also look good and a fair price ..  but i am no intrsted in the clubsport S ones but that will be £420 by time i get pads
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FOR-GOLF-MK7-GTI-FRONT-KINETIX-PERFORMANCE-DRILLED-BRAKE-DISCS-BREMBO-PADS-340mm-/272535318811?fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+VII&hash=item3f745ef11b:g:XdkAAOSw9GhYlIfN
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: whogives on 24 October 2017, 18:18
I have a question, I'm just about to change the Rear discs and Pads........... Mine car has the standard brake kit.

The disc's I've had come are ATE Rear Discs (These are vented)  The disc on the car are solid ....Will these fit ????
The pads are EBC Yellow stuff pads
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: spider62 on 24 October 2017, 19:38
As I said in my earlier post, there are two different brake set ups. The GTI has solid rear discs and the GTI PP has vented rear discs, if you have a PP car then these discs will be ok but they will not fit between the calipers on a standard GTI.

Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: whogives on 24 October 2017, 19:47
Quote from: spider62 on 24 October 2017, 19:38
As I said in my earlier post, there are two different brake set ups. The GTI has solid rear discs and the GTI PP has vented rear discs, if you have a PP car then these discs will be ok but they will not fit between the calipers on a standard GTI.

Hope that helps.

This is what I thought, I used my Reg Details on the website too :( . To be honest its not the only site that has said these were correct. I'm struggling to find the correct solid type .....  Any ideas ????

Thanks for you help 
Title: Re: Replacement brake discs
Post by: whogives on 24 October 2017, 19:56
      https://www.carparts4less.co.uk/brake-discs    I've found them at last .Again thanks for your help