Replacement discs and pads

[patch900]

Hi, any suggestions for replacement pads and discs on a Mk3 ?

My back discs are pretty corroded and front ones are a bit old, so thinking about replacing the lot in one go

Want some good quality discs and pads, not racing type stuff. 

Dont know what people suggest and prices ? 

Other than discs and pads is there anything else I should check at the same time ?

[Pete Taylor]

You need to change the wheel bearings at the same time if you're changing the discs mate. I know you have to on the rear, not sure about the fronts. You can get a wheel bearing for a fiver a piece

[Len]

Not worth upgrading unless you go for something like Greenstuff pads.

As you dont wanna go that route then just go to Eurocarparts or GSF.

[patch900]

Might go for greenstuff pads

dont know about discs though. Havent got a clue to be honest....suggestions ?

[Len]

For normal road use they arent necessary. Normal standard parts are fine.
Never had a problem with fade myself.

[Pete Taylor]

I've got no itention of upgrading my brakes because they're awesome. The 16v brake setup i've got is the same as my mates VR6 and his brakes are terrible though!

[EvilScotsman]

The standard mk3 gti brakes are 280mm vented discs (front) and the front set dont need the wheel bearing as they are only held on by one screw (and the wheel bolts of course) - I had to drill the screw out and re-tap the hole as they sieze solid....

The rears carry the bearing but new ones can be fitted to the disc at the time of renewal. Standard discs are about £50 per pair. Rears are £40, pads are £15 - 20 front set and about £15 for rears but there are 2 thicknesses to choose from on the rear ones.

Heres where I get mine:

http://www.vwspares.co.uk/g3brakes.php

Its worth doing the calipers too unless they slide easily already cos they tend to stick when thick pads and new discs are fitted if the old ones are badly worn as the piston barrel and guide pin bores distort from heat (girling calipers)

[Pete Taylor]

The brakes seem a little pricey there!

[patch900]

Cheers Evil, thanks for the info. Very thorough, what I was after.

[boneybradley]

Give ate powerdiscs a try from euro...they have a grooved surface and are similar in price to standard.....i had these on my last mk3 and they made it stop really well and look a little bit better than standard

must get mine swapped soon too so let us know what problem's and cost you come accross!!!!