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Offline tommyc84

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Engine code and disc dilemma
« on: 30 April 2009, 09:51 »

Im on the www at work looking to order some break discs for my Golf mk2 8v Gti 1989'.

I wanna make sure i'm getting the right ones.. so would like the engine code for my car if anyone knows to hand?

I've looked here: http://www.sun-diagnostics.com/intl/en/pdf/html/full_vw.html (having searched the forum and find the link from somebody elses thread)

And have narrowed it down to a few possibles.. but not sure??!!  :huh:

Secondly, the discs im looking at getting are between Brembos and ATE. Brembos appear to be £39.99 per disc and ATE around £20 a disc. Have i got that right???

Is it worth spending a bit more on the brembos??

From these links..

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen-Golf-1.8-1989/p/Car-Parts/Brakes/Brake-Friction/Brake-Discs (second disc down?)

and

https://secure.gsfcarparts.com/shop/results.asp
("62365F  BRAKE DISC-VENTED X DRILL    G2 1.8 8V GTi    39.95" these ones????)

Im going to combine the new discs with some green stuff pads :cool: :sick:

Cheers Tom


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Re: Engine code and disc dilemma
« Reply #1 on: 30 April 2009, 11:32 »
FRONT discs...

Offline Wayne

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Re: Engine code and disc dilemma
« Reply #2 on: 30 April 2009, 12:22 »
I believe your engine code is pb.

Offline tommyc84

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Re: Engine code and disc dilemma
« Reply #3 on: 30 April 2009, 14:35 »
Thanks, needed that just to be doubly sure. Went for the ATE discs in the end. Read up on them on the forum. Seem to be a good buy. Will fit them this weekend :laugh:

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Offline Ben Lessani

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Re: Engine code and disc dilemma
« Reply #4 on: 30 April 2009, 15:21 »
I got my Brembo drilled an vented from GSF for £50 a pair :huh:

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Re: Engine code and disc dilemma
« Reply #5 on: 30 April 2009, 17:20 »
Ben, have you got a link? :shocked:

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Re: Engine code and disc dilemma
« Reply #6 on: 30 April 2009, 20:08 »
'fraid not - I just called them to get them, mention e38 discount ;)