MK6 Replacement Brake Pad Thread

**Klink1313** · 01-08-2011, 09:13 AM

I have been running these pads for a couple of weeks now. I didn't notice any difference in pedal feel or performance from the stock pads (normal day to day driving). They grip well for the 1st application of the day. No squealy brakes. Less dust. Cleaner wheels.

Lucas may have more info as he has been running the pads longer than I.

**Lucas_R** · 09-09-2011, 10:01 PM

Sorry for the late reply - this thread was merged and moved and i lost track of it. Just found it again.

The stock pads were very grabby/bitey and i didnt like this. They felt very sensitive. The Remsa pads reduced this to a more normal level and i am happy with them in this respect.

The pads are perfect from the very first application in the morning (no difference to stock pads in this respect). No squeals or noises etc and they brake perfectly when cold or warm.

Cant recommend these Remsa pads highly enough (and im very fussy).

Originally Posted by ethosguy

Lucas_R,
How do the pads feel WRT grabbyness, touchyness or however someone might describe the excessively light (IMO + wife too) pedal pressure reqd for reasonably strong brake response...higher or lower pedal pressure for the same degree of retardation (of the car)?

How would you describe their characteristic for the first application of a day, stone cold?

I'm keen to reduce the pedal sensitivity on our Tiguan without some of the cold temp issues of some pads.
I use to run Metal Kings in one of my rally cars for a while and on a cold morning you could swear the discs were oiled for the first few stops...didn't matter how hard the pedal was pushed. There wasn't anything grabby about those suckers...they did last well and didn't disappear with abuse though...
Cheers

**sharkablue** · 15-09-2011, 06:16 PM

Hey guys,

If I go and change my brake pads to something that is not VW OEM, does that void any part of my warranty?

**MACCAA** · 15-09-2011, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by sharkablue

Hey guys,

If I go and change my brake pads to something that is not VW OEM, does that void any part of my warranty?

No!!!!!!!!

**Corey_R** · 15-09-2011, 09:27 PM

Lol yeah... not like the discs would really be covered by warranty anyway... they're a wearing part!

**hooba** · 15-09-2011, 10:03 PM

Originally Posted by Corey_R

Lol yeah... not like the discs would really be covered by warranty anyway... they're a wearing part!

I've had warped discs replaced before under warranty.

No, it wasn't a Volkswagen....

**ethosguy** · 16-09-2011, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Lucas_R

Sorry for the late reply - this thread was merged and moved and i lost track of it. Just found it again.

The stock pads were very grabby/bitey and i didnt like this. They felt very sensitive. The Remsa pads reduced this to a more normal level and i am happy with them in this respect.

The pads are perfect from the very first application in the morning (no difference to stock pads in this respect). No squeals or noises etc and they brake perfectly when cold or warm.

Cant recommend these Remsa pads highly enough (and im very fussy).

Ta.
Which type did you fit, pads only or rotors too, how much $$$?

Ahhh, GSL RallySport, The Motor Sport Revolution!...

cheers

**brad** · 16-09-2011, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by Corey_R

Lol yeah... not like the discs would really be covered by warranty anyway... they're a wearing part!

Fairly common for warp disks to be changed under warranty.

Gen4 liberty had warping issues - quite a few of the guys on C&I had disc skims & subsequent replacement quite a distance into the warranty period.

Wife has had several sets replaced on her company Holdens & Fords over the years.

While I agree that discs are a wear item, they should wear evenly.

**brad** · 16-09-2011, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by sharkablue

Hey guys,

If I go and change my brake pads to something that is not VW OEM, does that void any part of my warranty?

You'll no longer be warranted for items immediately associated with the pads. eg: squealing brakes. They'll probably also be reluctant to offer warranty on the disc rotors as supposedly the rotors & pads have been designed to "work in harmony".

Calipers, wheel bearings, etc will be unaffected.

**Lucas_R** · 16-09-2011, 10:55 PM

Just pads. The car only had 400km on it when i changed them so there was no way i was upgrading the disks. Refer back a few pages for price and pad type.

Originally Posted by ethosguy

Ta.
Which type did you fit, pads only or rotors too, how much $$$?

Ahhh, GSL RallySport, The Motor Sport Revolution!...

cheers