MK6 Replacement Brake Pad Thread

[minke]

I recently went from bendix ultimate (stock spec) to EBC redstuff on my allroad - a lot less dust (there is still some though) and they seem to perform better too. Not sure about noise, brakes are basically silent anyway.

I've used EBC greenstuff in the past and it was very dusty pad. Also ripped through my rotors (which these days isn't so bad.. they're cheaper than the early 2000s)

[warrick]

highly recommend the ATE Ceramic pads.huge difference in the dust level,good bite even when dead cold,no noise.available from here: Brisbane European Car Service | Bavaria Motor Tuning Service
cheers
warrick

[Freerange]

highly recommend the ATE Ceramic pads.huge difference in the dust level,good bite even when dead cold,no noise.available from here: Brisbane European Car Service | Bavaria Motor Tuning Service
cheers
warrick

Have you tried these with stock rotars?

[warrick]

no i havent,but from what i understand they should probably be less of a dust problem with the stock rotors if anything. are you sure you dont need rotors as well?
cheers
warrick

[tedxzy]

Hi. I find Bosch, Ferodo, Remsa and Brembo from Chinese ebay. Which one should I get?

Cheers,
Ted

[Umai Naa!!]

Brembo out of those you mentioned.

Remsa make more dust that the stock OEM pads.

Also recommending ATE and Textar.

[Transporter]

Hi. I find Bosch, Ferodo, Remsa and Brembo from Chinese ebay. Which one should I get?

Cheers,
Ted

None of these.

Get ATE Ceramic if you like clean wheels and the brakes that last long time.

[brad]

Hi. I find Bosch, Ferodo, Remsa and Brembo from Chinese ebay. Which one should I get?

Cheers,
Ted

How do you know they are genuine and not just rubbish in a genuine box?

Brake pads are reasonably priced in AU unless it's something special - just buy local.

[shredflanders]

The discs on my Golf are running very thin and should be replaced asap.


Brakes Direct - BDRKIT19 - DBA T2 and Remsa Package Suit Golf GTi


I've heard good things about DBA + Remsa packages. Is this a good price/combo? Any other recommendation?


I have a 2010 Golf GTI which I believe has the 282mm rear rotor (anyway to confirm?)


Additionally, best shops in Sydney to install these? I'm in Sutherland area and the closer the better!


Thanks!

[brad]

If you give Brakes Direct your PR numbers they will know which rotors you have. You'll find the PR numbers on the sticker in your service book or in the boot.

That's a good package at a fair price. Personally I'd go for plain face rotors. Get the T3 up front & T2 for rear - without the slots it will be a similar price for better front rotors.

If you give them a call you can probably get it for just under $600 delivered.

Fitting - there's a lot of good general mechanics in Sutho but i haven't a clue who they are. Brakes aren't hard on your model.

/thinks...

Why not try Port Hacking Automotive (behind Sandhurst Foods) - they do truckloads of VWs. Parso Rex on this forum runs a tuning business out of the same building.

RW King in Penprase Lane Miranda has been there for years and has a good rep ( a friends son-in-law works there).
- I'm not sure of their VW experience though.

Shire Brake & Clutch in Taren Point should know what they are doing.

Keep in mind that many mechanics aren't thrilled about fitting customer supplied parts (various reasons not related to reduced profit on a job) so you need to make sure they are OK with that beforehand.

I'm at Carss Park & get my work done at Camden GTI in Campbelltown (I work out there). It's not a huge drive there now that the M5 is 3 lanes. It might be worth your while to go out there & hang around Campbelltown for 3 hours while they do the job. Go to the movies in Dumaresq St or something?