MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: OSB on August 04, 2013, 05:20:24 pm

Title: Brembo or Pagid? Thougts please
Post by: OSB on August 04, 2013, 05:20:24 pm
As per the title - Brembo or Pagid?
I have searched the various threads but I'm not sure there is any consensus.
I don't do a big mileage and I don't drive that hard - certainly no Track Days. I don't want pads that need any warming up these days either!
But I do want brakes that work when  I need them !
I don't want disks/pads that wear too quickly or pads that create a lot of dust on my fresh washed wheels........ or create noise......
I'm not really fussy  Laugh

Any thoughts welcome.
Thanks
Title: Re: Brembo or Pagid? Thougts please
Post by: OSB on August 06, 2013, 07:30:04 am
Bump ...
Title: Re: Brembo or Pagid? Thougts please
Post by: JoeDarKa on August 06, 2013, 07:45:21 am
Just get the OEM stuff whatever that may be. I think i have brembo pads. They are fine
Title: Re: Brembo or Pagid? Thougts please
Post by: JoeDarKa on August 06, 2013, 07:45:46 am
I also have pagid discs. Fine aswell
Title: Re: Brembo or Pagid? Thougts please
Post by: Scottymon on August 06, 2013, 09:53:18 am
Pagid discs and pads are fine, make sure to use some ceratec grease on the back of the pads to stop any squealing... have a fluid change for decent pedal feel. :happy2:
Title: Re: Brembo or Pagid? Thougts please
Post by: OSB on August 06, 2013, 11:01:23 am
Thanks guys.
My only concern about Pagid is that I used them a few years ago on my (rather fast) SAAB and they did not wear well or give me the braking effect I wanted. I guess they have moved on? You guys use them ok!
I may go for Brembo if they are closest to OEM. They are a bit more expensive though.
Title: Re: Brembo or Pagid? Thougts please
Post by: Scottymon on August 06, 2013, 02:14:28 pm
Depends how many ponies they are reigning in... for a standard K03 GTI they are fine.  Once you start tuning it, you'll be wanting the R32 or 4 pot callys to make a noticeable difference. :happy2: