Reccomended pads for an 8v GTi?

[Neo Badness]

What models are the 280mm discs available on for 4 studs? G60?

Possibly some Corrados, unless they're all 5 stud, definitely Passat 16V and possibly some SEATs (TDI Toledo, maybe, maybe Ayebeefa)

I've got a mk2 16v with standard brakes, if memory serves I have to change the carriers to fit the larger discs?

Yes.

you need to run 15in wheels behind 280mm discs?

Yes, but check them first.  I've heard of some 15" rims fouling on the calipers (none that I've used).

Cheers for reply DH, I have an early Mk3 gowf ABF outside the house waiting to be mutilated and it's 5stud with 280 for def as I managed to get an awesome deal on some Xdrilled grooved discs, made a fair old difference.
I believe, correct me if I'm wrong anybody, but that the mk3 valvers have a 23mm master cylinder? Would make sense as it's a heavier car. Had to run 5mm spacers at the front on the mk3 to clear calipers as wheels I have were never intended for vw.

Can't decide whether to transfer 5 stud & 15x8's (I'm all about the dish) onto my mk2 as they are beasts or to keep 256's for now as I want to run my P-slots as I spent ages refurbing them. Decisions Probs laziness will dictate that I run the p-slots as there is new rubber on them and when they're needing replaced come winter I'll transfer across, there. Decision made, at least for the next 5mins that's the plan anyway

[Ben Lessani]

My new pads and discs are about bedded in now - and I can safely say, I'm not remotely disappointed!

The stopping power is unreal, as long as I keep control on my pedal to prevent locking up, I can do some SERIOUS deceleration! Outstanding!

I might upgrade the master cylinder just to add a bit more sensitivity and stop it being soft

[shakeyjake]

what pads did you go for?

[Ben Lessani]

Pagid fast road pads + Brembo grooved and vented disks.

I would have got drilled and vented, but they didn't have any in stock, plus drilled are quite susceptible to hairline cracks around the holes.

[shakeyjake]

cool. did you buy them from gsf? i couldnt see the pagid pads listed for the 8v last time i checked

[Ben Lessani]

Yeah GSF. They don't have them on the website for the 8v, but my local branch (Glasgow/Pollokshaws road) had them in stock.

Pad:                       Average Stopping Distance:

Standard OE VW Pads       34.4m
Frenzi Italia                       32.3m
Pagid T4151                      31.6m
Pagid FR4151                    30.7m
Ferodo DS2000                  32.7m
Brembo                             31.8m
G-Force Sport                    30.5m
Formula Pads                     32.7m
OMP 961k                         30.7m
Mintex 1144                       26.9m

GSF part no. was 64313

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