MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: snapey on May 16, 2010, 04:22:09 pm

Title: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: snapey on May 16, 2010, 04:22:09 pm
Hi guys.

Basically today I've about finished off my OEM pads and disks after about 27K so I'm going to replace the entire set up.

Firstly am I right in thinking that for the way I'm going to be driving, fast road use and daily commuting that I'd be best off with standard VW disks, front and rear? and then teaming these up with a set of DS2500's (and if so what sources stock them because the ferodo website seems to be about as much use as..)? This seems to be the going set up for many people on here if I'm not mistaken.

Also would it be a considerable and worth while upgrade in purchasing a set of braided hoses from HEL or another source?

As you can tell from this post I'm a complete numpty with brakes and different combinations, set ups etc.

Any help would be very much appreciated, Luke.
Title: Re: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: Top Cat on May 16, 2010, 04:31:29 pm
Just PM DaveB of course there are plenty of options out there, but if you tell him your requirements, he will offer you a few different solutions, with good honest advice and can sort you out everything you need.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: snapey on May 16, 2010, 04:34:09 pm
Awesome, cheers TC's  :happy2:
Title: Re: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: RedRobin on May 21, 2010, 07:57:32 pm
....

Luke, are you still after some DS2500 pads for the rear brakes?

I have some brand new, never fitted nor used which I could sell. I bought them before getting the S3 rear brakes and now don't need them.

Do you want me to work out a price?  :happy2:
Title: Re: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: snapey on May 22, 2010, 10:49:34 am
If you would do RR and PM. Out of interest will you be at inter's this year?
Title: Re: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: RedRobin on May 22, 2010, 11:44:27 am
Quote from: snapey on May 22, 2010, 10:49:34 am
If you would do RR and PM. Out of interest will you be at inter's this year?

....Ok - Will PM later - It might not be until Monday.

Inters? - I think so but not certain yet. Am supposed to be with BIALI Motorsport  :wink:
Title: Re: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: snapey on May 22, 2010, 12:06:54 pm
No worries RR, I'm not in a huge rush so drop me a message when you get chance with what your thinking.

Luke.
Title: Re: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: animal on May 22, 2010, 07:04:23 pm
Snapey, if you want to go for Ferodo consider DS Performance pads as well. For daily use (plus some occasional 'abuse') with OE discs, these are excellent pads and type approved for road use.

Camberley Auto Factors are UK distributor Ferodo and have branches all across Southern England if that helps. They also mail order I think.
Title: Re: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: robern2 on May 23, 2010, 03:21:19 pm
i have the ferodo  fast road pads on my ed30 plus motul fluid. The combination works very well. 
Title: Re: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: snapey on May 23, 2010, 04:10:44 pm
Awesome, cheer's chaps. Do any of you know any direct sources to get the front ones from providing me a RR come to an agreement on the rears?

Luke.
Title: Re: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: robern2 on May 23, 2010, 07:35:57 pm
give jkm a try
Title: Re: Sources for DS2500's and new brake parts.
Post by: RedRobin on May 23, 2010, 08:03:07 pm
Quote from: robern2 on May 23, 2010, 07:35:57 pm

give jkm a try


....That's where I got mine. [Memo to self: Find my paperwork for Luke's price]