New/ Replacement Brake Pad and Disc costs

[Sharka_GTI]

Hey guys,

With alot of MK6 Golfs getting abit older now, the brake pad and discs will need replacement in the near future.

I have spoken to some dealers and they have said that when the pads are worn out that it will generally be time to also replace the discs.

For GTI Owners, is it best to stick with the OEM (Stock) Pads and Discs that VW install on the car? Or are there better options available that are reasonably priced.

Some factors that people may find important:

- Reduction in the amount of dust build up
- Better performance
- No noise (same noise as OEM (stock) brake package)
- Does not void warranty.

What do people recommend and what are the costs?

---------- Post added at 02:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:40 PM ----------

Replacement Pads and Discs for all 4 wheels from Burwin Volkswagen added up to: $1078 including fitting.

Couple this to a 30,000km service and its just shy of $1500. Ouch!

[Alok]

I would also be interested in this information as I'm approaching 60,000km and will likely have to get the brakes/discs replaced.

[hooba]

I still can't get my head around the fact VW considers it ok for pads and rotors to last longer than the OEM fitted tyres (like they did on my MK5 that needed new rears after 30K gentle kms). Is it just me being old fashioned in my thinking?

[Lucas_R]

There is a simple solution to this issue guys - remove the OEM pads and throw them in the bin. They are SOOO dusty and agressive on the disks due to their high metallic content. So they make a mess, don't last long and chew through your rotors prematurely.

Get some aftermarket brake pads (i chose Remsa pads from GSL Rallysport and installed them in the first week of owning the car) and you will enjoy FAR less brake dust, and a longer lasting pad/disk combination.

And if your at the point where you need new disks, go for aftermarket disks from RDA / DBA etc (consult your local brake specialist for their recommendation too) which will be much cheaper than another set of OEM disks from VW.

[Captain Courteous]

There is a simple solution to this issue guys - remove the OEM pads and throw them in the bin. They are SOOO dusty and agressive on the disks due to their high metallic content. So they make a mess, don't last long and chew through your rotors prematurely.

Get some aftermarket brake pads (i chose Remsa pads from GSL Rallysport and installed them in the first week of owning the car) and you will enjoy FAR less brake dust, and a longer lasting pad/disk combination.

Hi Lucas.. You got me thinking about these Remsa pads man.. My wheels get dirty very quickly..

How much did you pick yours up for? I'm not sure if the R and TSI share the same part...