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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Benny T on 10 September 2008, 20:07

Title: disks and pads
Post by: Benny T on 10 September 2008, 20:07

Do you have to replace the pads if you change the disks? Just had the car in the garage for new rear disks and pads but he said the pads were still in good codition so didn't need to change them..... I always thought you had to change both.....

Title: Re: disks and pads
Post by: snifferdog on 10 September 2008, 20:13

nah you dont have to,its just best to,but,if theyre still ok then you should be greatful that the guy was so honest!

Title: Re: disks and pads
Post by: Rmachines on 10 September 2008, 21:30

Yes... Always change pads if you change the disks,  for a start pads are made with a bedding surface to help bed the new disks,  I mean it would probably be ok if you didnt but its very much the done thing to do pads with disks,  If i was to let a car drive out of the garage without new pads on the new disks i would loose my job....

You can however change the pads without changing the disks.   :smiley: