Brake warning light

[Umai Naa!!]

Don't machine the discs.

By the time you machine the lip off them and get them flat again, they'll be close to undersized.

[Sunny43.5]

I use these guys for all my brake needs they are supporters of this forum . GSL Rallysport you can find their link on the Sponsors pages .

[Zaskar]

Adding to this rather than starting a new thread.

My brake warning light came on a week or so ago. 2011 MV (Ed 25), around 35K kms on the clock; mainly local/urban short-trip driving.

Took it up to my local VW dealer - they said there was 2mm friction material left on the front brakes, and that the discs had lipped. Was told the front had about "1,000 kms" left in them.

The quote for replacing the front pads, front discs (they said they don't machine?) and labour was $1K. Rear pads had a little more left to the pads - quote to replace rear pads only and labour was around $250.

I'm surprised at both the amount of the quote, and the need to replace the discs. Appreciate any thoughts on either.

Not averse to going to an independent for second opinion and/or to get it done, if anyone has a recommendation. Sydney - lower north shore.

I had my front brakes done at about 45k. There was an obvious lip, though I never saw a brake warning light. I got quotes both from GSM Rally, a local mechanic I know, and the VW dealership. After much debate and research, I opted to get it done at VW dealer, primarily because the time off the road on a work vehicle was more expensive than a few dollars difference in the aftermarket pads & discs. $1k is about right, the front discs alone are about $200 each, plus another $200 for a pair of pads, then add labor.

[S.A]

Thanks guys.

[Foxpuppet]

I use these guys for all my brake needs they are supporters of this forum . GSL Rallysport you can find their link on the Sponsors pages .

Do most folks replace the transporter brakes (pads/disc) with standard or go for a bit of an upgrade to better performance? I know the 132kw t5.2 Runs bigger brakes than the 103kw model. Can these be added to the smaller engined vans with minimal fuss?


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[Umai Naa!!]

You need to change the calipers and go up to 17in wheels.

[Foxpuppet]

You need to change the calipers and go up to 17in wheels.

Already running 17" wheels





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[Foxpuppet]

Got a price from dealer of $777 front and $737 rear for disc & pad replacement fitted.

But they said I won't need to do it for quite a while. Seems brake dust build up is causing my squeals and a simple clean out will suffice.
10mm left on front and 6mm left on rear.
Just rolled over 90k


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[Sunny43.5]

Not wanting to start any sort of price fight I recently upgraded my front discs to full vented style heavy duty and new pads for around
(ID: 127198, SKU: DBA42242, CODE: )
DBA42242 - DBA 4000 Series Heavy Duty Brake Rotor x 2 $123.20 $224.00 incl GST $246.40
(ID: 124689, SKU: 1045.11, CODE: )
1045.11 - Remsa Brake Pads 1 $117.00 $106.36 incl GST $117.00 Half the price of VW .
Rears were much the same when I did them some years back , the only reason I upgraded the fronts this time was a shudder had developed because of not cleaning the facing surfaces of the disc hub leading to a minute out of alignment issue that took a while to cause the issue . Oh by the way I got the same story with my wife's T4 many years ago after its 30000 kay service , the VW dealer told me they were getting low and said they would need to be done at the next service 45000kay well two months later the light cam on and I had a fight on my hand getting them to acknowledge that the mechanic may have made a mistake on his inspection . The reason they only lasted a short term was VW use soft compound disc pads so they give "the right feel "as they described it . GSL for me as they do know their stuff .

[Foxpuppet]

Not wanting to start any sort of price fight I recently upgraded my front discs to full vented style heavy duty and new pads for around
(ID: 127198, SKU: DBA42242, CODE: )
DBA42242 - DBA 4000 Series Heavy Duty Brake Rotor x2$123.20 $224.00incl GST $246.40
(ID: 124689, SKU: 1045.11, CODE: )
1045.11 - Remsa Brake Pads 1$117.00 $106.36incl GST $117.00 Half the price of VW .
Rears were much the same when I did them some years back , the only reason I upgraded the fronts this time was a shudder had developed because of not cleaning the facing surfaces of the disc hub leading to a minute out of alignment issue that took a while to cause the issue . Oh by the way I got the same story with my wife's T4 many years ago after its 30000 kay service , the VW dealer told me they were getting low and said they would need to be done at the next service 45000kay well two months later the light cam on and I had a fight on my hand getting them to acknowledge that the mechanic may have made a mistake on his inspection . The reason they only lasted a short term was VW use soft compound disc pads so they give "the right feel "as they described it . GSL for me as they do know their stuff .

Are these the same diameter as stock model or larger? Do you find much difference performance wise or same but cheaper?


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