MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Chedburn on January 05, 2015, 12:33:45 pm

Title: Cost of brake pads
Post by: Chedburn on January 05, 2015, 12:33:45 pm

Hi everyone, sorry for another brake pad thread.

I've been quoted almost  £200 to replace my front and rear pads (Genuine) at my local VW specialist. Is this about the right price?

Also should I look at upgrading the pads from OEM, my GTI is stock (For now) and no track use.

Cheers, any help appreciated!

Title: Re: Cost of brake pads
Post by: Bane on January 05, 2015, 04:33:11 pm

Probably is for a dealer.
I paid £46 for new discs and pads from ECP in november,when they were doing thier 50% discount promotion.
If your car is unmodified,then I would stick to the original disc/pad combo.

Title: Re: Cost of brake pads
Post by: Chedburn on January 05, 2015, 04:37:39 pm

Cheers for the info! I don't suppose you know the part numbers for the genuine pads?

Title: Re: Cost of brake pads
Post by: th3_f15t on January 05, 2015, 04:52:42 pm

A set of Pagid or Eicher pads from Euro Car Parts is about £70 in total (front and rear) depending on if you have wear sensors. No need to pay over the top for OEM pads when they're almost the exact same thing you'll get for a lot less cash.