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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: tartanmartin85 on December 21, 2011, 02:50:21 pm

Title: Brembo Brakes
Post by: tartanmartin85 on December 21, 2011, 02:50:21 pm
Hi Guys, just had a service and been told that my discs are lipped and need replaced - £239....

I've seen this on eBay, does this seem good value? Are these the correct spec?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GOLF-MK5-2-0-GTi-TDi-FRONT-BREMBO-BRAKE-DISCS-PADS-312-/160644369783?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2567268d77#ht_901wt_985

Also, how much can I expect to charge for fitting at a garage.

Cheers
Title: Re: Brembo Brakes
Post by: the bruce on December 21, 2011, 03:26:15 pm
The price seems good.

But first check if discs and pads are worn. Garages want to sell new ones.
Minimum thickness of the rotor is 23 mm. And ask DaveB for an offer.  :smiley:
Title: Re: Brembo Brakes
Post by: Andy on December 21, 2011, 03:28:19 pm
what until the pads  need replacing as well then change them
Title: Re: Brembo Brakes
Post by: tartanmartin85 on December 21, 2011, 04:40:34 pm
Who is DaveB? Is he ITK for parts?

The pads have a warning anyway don't they so as you say, it may be worth waiting on the pads dropping a bit more and getting a fresh set then?

I have just went out and had a look and the edges are corroded and there is maybe a 1-2mm lip......

With a discount code I can get a pair of 312mm Pagid discs with Pagid pads for £107 at Europarts.

Title: Re: Brembo Brakes
Post by: sub39h on December 21, 2011, 04:43:24 pm
Quote from: tartanmartin85 on December 21, 2011, 04:40:34 pm
Who is DaveB? Is he ITK for parts?

Resident brake guru. username DaveB1970

Quote from: tartanmartin85 on December 21, 2011, 04:40:34 pm
With a discount code I can get a pair of 312mm Pagid discs with Pagid pads for £107 at Europarts.

i paid a fair bit less for my Pagid pads off DaveB. my discs are custom Brembos tho, so i can't comment on those
Title: Re: Brembo Brakes
Post by: the bruce on December 21, 2011, 05:26:47 pm
AP, Ate, Brembo and Pagid are all highly regarded names.

If I'd live in UK I'd give DaveB a call.  :smiley: