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Golf mk7 / GTD Caliper slider pins
« Last post by Gstevens26 on 09 May 2026, 09:43 »
Im new to the forum and was hoping someone could help me.
I was changing the front discs and pads on my 2013 mk7 GTD yesterday and when reassembling I managed to snap the bolt that goes into the slider pins on the caliper. Stupid mistake, just over tightened.. Can anyone tell me where I can buy replacement pins and bolts without having to buy the whole caliper assembly. I have  had a Google but im struggling. Found some on autodoc but im not convinced they are right as the measurements dont add up to me.
I know they share components with other makes, audi and skoda/seat so perhaps thought i could try one of them brands hut hoping someone can give me a definitive answer or even some tips on getting out the bolts from the pins so I can just replace the bolts..
Any help greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by SRGTD on 09 May 2026, 08:30 »
Quote from: MrEdition50 on 08 May 2026, 22:33
Hey garwen, this is now my car delivery is Tuesday/Wednesday next week number 19 :cool: I’ve ordered the AV steering wheel and will be putting the black warmenau’s on for summer and the red alloys will be winter wheels,

Apologies for going off topic, but something to consider with your plan to run the red / black Queenstown alloys on your car during the winter months;
  • The red / black Queenstown alloys are diamond cut (the finish on the red sections is described as a red glaze by VW - essentially a red tinted lacquer over the diamond cut sections). The finish on diamond cut alloys isn’t renowned for good durability when subjected to winter road conditions (road salt, grit, snow, slush) and they often succumb to unsightly white worm corrosion.
  • To get rid of white worm corrosion requires a professional refurb which probably costs in the region of £125 + VAT per wheel these days, and AFAIK not all alloy wheel refurb companies will do the colour tinted lacquer finish.
The black Warmenau’s have a painted / powder coated finish which is highly durable and should be able to withstand winter road use without issue. If I had a two sets of alloys - one set with a diamond cut finish and the other with a painted / powder coated finish - I know which I would fit for winter use and it wouldn’t be the diamond cut set.

As a matter of interest, many aftermarket alloy wheel retailers will include a set of filters on their websites to help narrow down the search criteria. If one of those filters is ‘winter use’ then it’s highly unlikely any selection of alloys intended for winter use will include diamond cut wheels because of the poor durability of finish when compared to alloys with a painted / powder coated finish.
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Site news and bright ideas / Re: The forum is 24 today
« Last post by Agreeable Slick on 09 May 2026, 06:55 »
Happy Birthday to the forum, still looking as good as it ever did  :cool:
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Cars and parts for sale / Re: WANTED OEM Austin alloys
« Last post by Adam T7 on 09 May 2026, 04:49 »
I’ve got a set of Parker wheels for sale if you are interested?

https://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=291599.0
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by MrEdition50 on 08 May 2026, 22:33 »
Hey garwen, this is now my car delivery is Tuesday/Wednesday next week number 19 :cool: I’ve ordered the AV steering wheel and will be putting the black warmenau’s on for summer and the red alloys will be winter wheels,
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Cars and parts for sale / WANTED OEM Austin alloys
« Last post by 2007GTI on 08 May 2026, 17:41 »
I’m looking for a set of OEM (not copies) Golf Mk7 GTI Austin 18” Alloys, that do not require refurbishing.

May even consider 1 or 2 if in good condition.

I don’t require tyres, but if already fitted, no problem.

Cheers!
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Cars and parts for sale / Genuine 19” Santiago alloy wheel
« Last post by Redreels on 07 May 2026, 21:07 »
Purchased as a spare but never needed. I have now sold the car so needs to find a new home.

EBay link here but happy to do a price for a forum member.

https://ebay.us/m/QEbtwv

Prefer collection but willing to post if needed
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Cars and parts for sale / Gti edition 50
« Last post by Garwen on 07 May 2026, 21:05 »
For sale now https://youtu.be/1vuqZBs8GBE
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Garwen on 07 May 2026, 21:04 »
https://youtu.be/1vuqZBs8GBE
 In the uk now
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Golf mk8 / Re: GTI Edition 50 order thread
« Last post by Garwen on 07 May 2026, 21:04 »
Looking amazing pooksta you will love it
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