Mk 7.5 brakes at 60K

[troutstudio]

Howdy. Still getting services on my TSI at Denlo because it's close - and rather refined! Last service included a quote for rear brakes, which was pretty steep. So I'm guessing this includes discs. I have emailed asking for clarification - no response as yet. So after a lot of YouTube, I see it's actually a fairly straightforward procedure, as I have Carista; and wheel stands. But I read so many different opinions on changing the discs (rotors) at the same time as the pads. I don't drive this car every day, but it's mostly in the suburbs, stop/start; with 2 trips to Melbourne from Sydney. It's just passed 60,000 kms. I've inspected the discs and they look OK; but I don't know what thickness they should be. So what's the current consensus? Would you change the discs too? I know this is a case by case thing, but I thought I'd ask those in the know. Also are there pads which might reduce the dust? I love this car; but I hate cleaning the wheels! Thanks.

[h100vw]

Unlikely that the discs are done yet. I'd stick pads on it and move on.

[Lucas_R]

When I bought my Mk7 GTI with 48,000km the disks were rooted, badly worn and scored. Still had the original VW pads fitted but they were also badly worn.

So it depends on the car and how its been driven. But if you are saying they look ok then perhaps you just need a set of pads. Try ceramic pads for a low dust (basically no dust) option. I just fitted Brembo ceramic pads to my car and they are great. These are supposedly the correct pads for your car: https://automotivesuperstore.com.au/...ilterVid=42899

[Qiu_3n_p3i]

I have a similar problem to troutstudio,

2021 golf 110tsi and the brakes squeal occasionally (at 89000 Km), so the pads probably need to be replaced. I drive between Sydney and wollongong every week, and do grocery runs in between. So I took it to the local shop and asked them how much it would be to replace them, and they said , since the rotors are basically "throwaway" items these days , they're gonna replace my front pads and rotors together. So, a few questions:

- Are rotors actually "throwaway" as they say, or are they just trying to get the better of me? And should it cost that much to replace just the front pads and rotors?

- Where can I get OEM pads and rotors myself to change myself?

- if they are gonna change the pads and rotors anyway, should I just run the brakes down until they're really squeaky before I turn them in?

Thanks guys

[Sharkie]

OEM brake discs and pads simply do not last. Very lucky to get 89,000km, average km to replace seems to be in the 50-60k km range.

Buying OEM or OEM spec discs and pads are fairly cheap (less than $300 combined) and fitting is easy. Watch a Youtube video if you need some guidance. Perhaps opt for low dust pads to keep the wheels cleaner between washes.

[Lucas_R]

As stated above, your regular driving on the highway between Sydney and Wollongong has no doubt extended the life of your original pads and disks.

You will pay through the nose for genuine disks and pads and they are not necessary at all - just get some good quality aftermarket parts such as Bosch or Brembo etc disks and pads.