Mk3 16v Front brake pads

[orangesherbert]

Simple one for you guys, i hope!
Need some new front brake pads for my 96 Mk3 16v, went to my local 'bennetts' store to get some and was told that there are 3 different types, all with different shapes, and was also told that with out knowing what i had on the car, whichever one i bought would of been the wrong one. Thanks for the help guys!! So i was wondering if any of you guys knew what the standard type of pad was on the car. Ive had it about 5 years and have never changed the any pads on it.
Thanks in advance!

PS I do have a pic but can't get it on the post

[adyh]

Take one of them off and get a mate to take you to the local autofactor

[Len]

Go to Eurocarparts or GSF, they will give the right pads by using car reg.

[orangesherbert]

Thanks guys, managed to get hold of some.

Does anyone know if the front disc size on the 16v is 288 or 280? 

[boneybradley]

280mm until early 1995 and then 288mm after

[orangesherbert]

Sh*t! That was quick!

Thanks, mines a 96 so they'll be 288.
Many thanks!