Golf mk3 GTI 8v front discs

[AntMk3GTi]

Hi

Ive got a P reg (1996) 8v GTI and Im thinking of changing my front discs soon so ive checked the internet for a new set, but my Haynes manual says the dimensions are; Diameter - 280mm and Thickness - 22mm. On the internet is only gives these dimensions for models up to '93!?

For my year it says i need diameter 288mm and thickness 25m?

Has anybody changed them recently and know what ones i need to get?

Cheers

[Guy]

go to GSF and get the brembo grooved discs and greenstuff pads... doesn't cost that much in comparison to 'normal' ones and the braking is significantly improved

[AntMk3GTi]

Has much is that all together mate?

[axewielder]

mine is a 95 with ADY engine + has 280 discs, yours might be 288 though
whatever said 280 was only upto 93 is wrong
could give vw/decent parts place a call+ quote your reg no to get definative answer

[AntMk3GTi]

Yeh thats prob the best idea ill just give VW a ring.  Mines an AGG engine if that makes any difference.

[axewielder]

i think most aggs had 288s but best to make sure

[Wayne]

99% sure yours will be 288.

[gtigolfthree]

Mine is sep 95 with agg and 280 discs, measure them if your not sure.

[Ess_Three]

Mine is sep 95 with agg and 280 discs, measure them if your not sure.

A glance at the callipers will tell you...
If they have a sort of silver spring clip (like a formed thick wire) on the outside of the calliper, visible, they are the 288mm/312mm type ATE callipers.
If not, they are 280s.

As for Greenstuff pads...I managed to get mine to de-laminate - the pad came off the backing.
They worked well enough, and didn't produce much dust..but I'd still not fit them again.

Freodo DS2500s work especially well.

[gtigolfthree]

I use Mintex, good performance and value for money.