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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: GOLF_MK on 26 August 2008, 16:12

Title: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: GOLF_MK on 26 August 2008, 16:12

I have to replace my Front Discs and pads asap as the discs are shot.

I have measured the discs and they are the larger (288mm ones)

I don't want to spend a fortune as i have lots of other things to do to the car but don't want to get rubbish that will warp the first time i brake hard either  :grin:

I've heard that Brembo Max from GSF are good but what pads to go with them?  Any other i should look at?

Thanks  :smiley:

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: boneybradley on 26 August 2008, 16:15

eurocarparts do ate power discs which are good quality and lightly uprated... matched with ate pads you should have a decent set up thats not o.t.t.

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 26 August 2008, 20:21

Ive got brembo discs with greenstuff and they are a bit noisy until they get up to temp but then they are awesome.

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: GOLF_MK on 26 August 2008, 21:09

Thanks guys, think i'll get a price for dealer ones and go from there.....

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 27 August 2008, 08:23

wtf.... i wouldnt bother wih stealer... gsf/gmf/ecp but not the stealer

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: GOLF_MK on 27 August 2008, 10:43

Quote from: bored_Welsh_lad on 27 August 2008, 08:23

wtf.... i wouldnt bother wih stealer... gsf/gmf/ecp but not the stealer

After getting a price I won't be  getting them from a dealer, sometimes genuine parts prices are a surprise but i'm sure i can get cheaper / just as good elsewhere;

Discs £40.60 + vat each
Pads £52.27 + vat

£156.83 in total....

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: Guy on 27 August 2008, 11:23

Quote from: GOLF_MK on 27 August 2008, 10:43

Quote from: bored_Welsh_lad on 27 August 2008, 08:23

wtf.... i wouldnt bother wih stealer... gsf/gmf/ecp but not the stealer

After getting a price I won't be  getting them from a dealer, sometimes genuine parts prices are a surprise but i'm sure i can get cheaper / just as good elsewhere;

Discs £40.60 + vat each
Pads £52.27 + vat

£156.83 in total....

GSF - it'll be all you need

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/contact/map.asp?location=IP15BN (http://www.gsfcarparts.com/contact/map.asp?location=IP15BN)

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: Mikester on 27 August 2008, 11:51

Quote from: bored_Welsh_lad on 26 August 2008, 20:21

Ive got brembo discs with greenstuff and they are a bit noisy until they get up to temp but then they are awesome.

I have the same... I can stop very quick without needing to push the pedal that hard, or use abs... Which makes the passengers suprised when you brake just that bit harder! :laugh:

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: beccasmk3gti on 27 August 2008, 20:02

Quote from: GOLF_MK on 26 August 2008, 16:12

I have to replace my Front Discs and pads asap as the discs are shot.

I have measured the discs and they are the larger (288mm ones)

I don't want to spend a fortune as i have lots of other things to do to the car but don't want to get rubbish that will warp the first time i brake hard either  :grin:

I've heard that Brembo Max from GSF are good but what pads to go with them?  Any other i should look at?

Thanks  :smiley:

ive got brembro max grooved and there well good and pritty cheap
ive got the pagid bads with them like some one else said bit noisey until warm but then spot on. thats on my vr6

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 27 August 2008, 21:13

no my greenstuff pads are noisy not ur pagid.. i said it first  :drool:

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: Stu G on 27 August 2008, 21:16

cant knock green stuff discs and pads got them all round on mine stop me well enough and dont create alot of brake dust either :D

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: bored_Welsh_lad on 27 August 2008, 21:29

mine f**king do lol...

i need to rebleed my brakes, i dont have "that" pedal that i used to have

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: saul79 on 27 August 2008, 21:36

mine is scary as feck go into a corner and back trys to over take the front haha need to adjust the rear load compensator -but i cant get it on the ramp at work too bloody low haha.i got standard discs and pads all round still stops well

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: VW BUSH on 27 August 2008, 22:19

You will find that The VW discs are made by the same people who make the after market ones ie ATE etc pads as well.
They will last longer (By Miles!)
New discs and pads do nothing unless you bleed the system inc ABS
With good quality fluid once every 2 years.
I have used ATE discs + Padgid pads before on my MK2s with good results but the pads are softer and more abrasive wearing both items faster, but this is the trade off better braking equals more £££.
My MK3 had new discs and pads at 100k fitted at Drift Bridge VW NoV 2005 and i only changed the front pads last Weekend!.
The pads i fitted were ATE stamped Dealer ones i had left from the MK2! Result.
The only real way to improve braking is to increase the surface area
and clamp pressure which i have done  on other cars for best results

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: GOLF_MK on 28 August 2008, 13:21

Got the Brembo Discs and some pads (cheaper than EBC can't remember the make at the moment) for £90.

Guess what i'll be doing this weekend  :grin:

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: GOLF_MK on 30 August 2008, 15:28

Fitted the discs and pads today, the old discs had bigger lips than Lesley Ash  :grin:  :grin:

The whole job was easy but needed my Impact Screwdriver to get the disc retaining screws out and a lot of pressure on the caliper bolts too!

Much quieter when braking now.

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: beccasmk3gti on 30 August 2008, 15:31

where u get them from gsf? glad u got it sorted. just bed them in well now.

Title: Re: Front Discs / Pads
Post by: GOLF_MK on 30 August 2008, 15:57

Yes GSF, called in at my local branch and they had them in stock  :smiley: