Polo 6r 77 tsi Brake Pads

**Diesel_vert** · 06-05-2013, 08:33 PM

Originally Posted by juussttin

My 77 tsi is in for a service today, and i have been advised that the brake pads are running low and will need to be replaced.

I was just curious what the best after-market brake pads are that are low dust, with better or equal abilities of the OEM pads.

Refer to one of our forum sponsors and ask for Remsa pads - GSL RallySport

Alternatively, you could also go for some ATE Ceramics - ATE Brakes
Australian distributor - HSY Autoparts

Originally Posted by Hail22

My advice Carbon pads are the best to achieve low brake dust and caking on your wheels

I think you meant to say ceramic pads, which tend to have lighter-coloured dust compared to metallic or semi-metallic pads.

Carbon composite brake technology (carbon-carbon, carbon-ceramic, carbon-titanium, etc) is usually reserved for exotic machinery like supercars or racing cars.

Originally Posted by iigx

I pulled these up on Ebay.. but they seem... cheap... Volkswagen Polo 1 4 GTI 09 OMP Brake Pads 971C Racing Carbon OT 6997 | eBay

They look like racing pads to me, which in general tend to be more aggressive in regards to wear, noise and dust.

Originally Posted by Nuggos

Do upgraded pads stop squeaking? because currently every time i leave my car for more than 12 hours the brakes sqaurk like crazy!
ive tried cleaning and removing all brake dust but still no joy

A few hard applications of the brake pedal at high-speeds may solve the issue.

**Lucas_R** · 06-05-2013, 09:34 PM

Remsas are great and well priced. You will be able to get a complete set (f+r) for around $200. Much less dust, less touchy, and no noises/squeaks etc. very happy with mine and i recommend them to everyone.

GSL Rallysport (sponsor on here) is the place to get them.

**Hail22** · 06-05-2013, 09:39 PM

Originally Posted by Diesel_vert

I think you meant to say ceramic pads, which tend to have lighter-coloured dust compared to metallic or semi-metallic pads.

Carbon composite brake technology (carbon-carbon, carbon-ceramic, carbon-titanium, etc) is usually reserved for exotic machinery like supercars or racing cars.

Should of stated Ceramic, but was thinking of our track car diesel *lapse of thought* Carbon/Carbon for us is more viable (track) however extremely expensive to replace when cracked.

Also here is the link to Remsa:

Remsa

I think OMP are quite good...but as diesel said...they will be more aggressive, and wear faster...if you like race squealing when braking you won't get that with an aggressive pad...instead it will be like a scourer on ceramic dish while cleaning...not so appealing

Off-Topic Brakes always intrigue me...check out this video

**gavs** · 07-05-2013, 07:56 AM

Yeah, me too. Braking is one of those things that people like to look at last as an upgrade, for me, it was first

One of th eguys in our office while still in canada used to moonlight as a photographer for different racing publications. One time he was photographing at a 24 hour race when a C5 Corvette came into view and a brake disc exploded just as he got his shots off, the images are amazing, it's th eentire sequence of seeing the discs start to glow more and more then bang!

Ok, back semi on topic now. I can vouch for the Remsa pads, they are great as a street pad and in a 77tsi you won't be reaching the kinds of speeds that they start to fade at unless you're on a track. In Darwin. Anyone who has suffered brake fade will tell you that there is only one thing more scary, brake failure! So a good set of pads and some fresh fluid are a great modification to any car.

**alloyds** · 14-05-2013, 08:40 PM

Originally Posted by alexaescht

Front brakes (discs and pads) on mine were replaced at 30,000 km due to shuddering under braking.

Rear brakes are still the same ones that were fitted at the factory and they're only about 3/4 worn after 65,000 kms.

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Was that covered under warranty?

(mine is going for service tomorrow and I have that shuddering under braking...)

**alexaescht** · 14-05-2013, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by alloyds

Was that covered under warranty?

(mine is going for service tomorrow and I have that shuddering under braking...)

No unfortunately. We had a bit of a fight over it at Berwick VW but to no avail.
I personally wouldn't advise getting your brakes done at VW because they overcharge like mad.

**alloyds** · 14-05-2013, 08:52 PM

What was their rationale?

If they don't cover it under warranty I certainly wont be letting them do it!

**alexaescht** · 14-05-2013, 08:59 PM

Originally Posted by alloyds

What was their rationale?

If they don't cover it under warranty I certainly wont be letting them do it!

Their rationale was that "brakes are wear-and-tear items and cannot be covered under warranty".
Stupid really, I mean it makes sense that they don't just replace them for free when they're worn, but you'd think if they shuddered to the point of the steering wheel almost being ripped out of your hands whenever you braked that they might think something's actually wrong.

**alloyds** · 14-05-2013, 09:01 PM

Well I can always try

(I had actually reported the shuddering to them a year ago at the previous service but they couldn't replicate it at the time - I'm sure they will be able to now!).

Thanks.