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Offline richw911

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mk3 front discs.
« on: 22 May 2007, 22:30 »
Hi i need some new front discs and pads for a L reg mk3 2.0L 16v five stud. Can anyone tell me what size the discs are?  :smiley:
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Re: mk3 front discs.
« Reply #1 on: 23 May 2007, 09:24 »
Just go to Eurocarparts or GSF or Main dealer quote them your reg. no. and you will get the correct parts for your car!
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Re: mk3 front discs.
« Reply #2 on: 23 May 2007, 09:53 »
yours is an early mk3 gti which has 280mm diameter. late mk3 gti/vr6 will be 288mm.

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Re: mk3 front discs.
« Reply #3 on: 24 May 2007, 13:05 »
Just go to Eurocarparts or GSF or Main dealer quote them your reg. no. and you will get the correct parts for your car!
Simple.

I bought discs from GSF for an old BMW I had and the warped in about three months... pay more money and get proper ones...

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Re: mk3 front discs.
« Reply #4 on: 24 May 2007, 14:14 »
I would llways buy a good make for brake disc's...... delphi, ate etc and there's not that much difference in price but can be a big difference in quality
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Re: mk3 front discs.
« Reply #5 on: 24 May 2007, 23:48 »
GSF sell brembo discs so you saying they are not as good as genuine VW ones?
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