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Title: mtec brakes
Post by: ScottyDog on July 08, 2013, 08:54:20 pm

Hi,
Has anyone brought mtec brakes off ebay 290510275819, look ok, good price, but not to suer with mintex pads are that good, I've heard they are prone for the discs to crack.

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: northyracing on July 08, 2013, 09:33:05 pm

I put a set on my mondeo st diesel I know not got the performance of the golf but had them on for about 1and a half years and are really good to be fair

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: xjay1337 on July 08, 2013, 10:00:33 pm

Before I did the R32 upgrade on my old TDI, I put a set of mtec discs on. Had no problems and were quickly posted.
Only thing I would say is get the BLACK coating as it helps maintain the nice look!

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: northyracing on July 08, 2013, 10:10:37 pm

Quote from: xjay1337 on July 08, 2013, 10:00:33 pm

Before I did the R32 upgrade on my old TDI, I put a set of mtec discs on. Had no problems and were quickly posted.
Only thing I would say is get the BLACK coating as it helps maintain the nice look!

I seconds this that the only thing they start to rust but not major I just painted over mine and look spot on

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: Scottymon on July 08, 2013, 10:14:15 pm

I 3rd the above, I had mTec discs on the GTI before the R32 setup and they were fine... they were a little noiser than standard but not overly so, but didn't really improve braking any (drilled/slotted) but looked pretty cool.  I'd consider them again in 345 once these discs have been dusted. :happy2:

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: keano on July 08, 2013, 10:16:46 pm

I hate you guys.

Just bought a set of 345mm ones lol

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: northyracing on July 09, 2013, 09:52:54 am

Quote from: keano on July 08, 2013, 10:16:46 pm

I hate you guys.

Just bought a set of 345mm ones lol

You wont be disappointed 

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: skard on July 09, 2013, 01:00:55 pm

I don't rate them, replaced all mine for plain ones having done under 3000 miles. Fronts started vibrating under braking and stones getting caught in the holes.

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: ScottyDog on July 12, 2013, 09:45:44 pm

Thanks guys, :happy2:
Going to take the plunge and buy some tomorrow.

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: Scottymon on July 12, 2013, 10:03:00 pm

Quote from: ScottyDog on July 12, 2013, 09:45:44 pm

Thanks guys, :happy2:
Going to take the plunge and buy some tomorrow.

Although mine never cracked, it's a lot less likely if you go slotted only (which they do) :happy2:

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: keano on July 13, 2013, 07:30:56 am

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3769%2F9268700605_8168e4ee13_z.jpg&hash=fe6da9ff86f3248a5a21c884088fff995822d889)

Big enough I'd say.  :grin:

And bloody heavy enough too. Must honestly weigh as much as a horse.  :stupid:

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: northyracing on July 13, 2013, 08:24:12 am

Here's the set I'm looking at buying 160599986433 bit cheaper too

Title: Re: mtec brakes
Post by: martziniuk on July 13, 2013, 01:37:10 pm

Try the mtec website, I think they're a bit cheaper direct.