bmcc 10 Posted September 7, 2011 Going to order some brake discs and pads, was going to get ebc grooved discs and redstuff pads. anyone know of any better alternatives? or possible upgrade in size etc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimjed 0 Posted September 7, 2011 Brembo 305's off an early ibiza cupra (4 stud) Or 288's off a late vr6, (5 stud) bit more complicated to swap over, thread on here by daves16v iirc. Id tend to reccomend drilled and vented rather than grooved as they munch pads like nothing. Red stuff are good, ferodos are better. All depends what cash you have to burn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannyboy 0 Posted September 8, 2011 Do you need an adpator plate to fit the seat brake calipers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted September 8, 2011 You used to be able to buy a kit from Badger 5 came with 305 discs and brembo calipers and all hardware to fit them ! 305 discs are 28mm thick ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted September 8, 2011 For the Seat setup you need the lot - used to be £350 for everything from Seat but now much more expensive... If you're sticking with the standard 280mm setup just buy genuine VW discs - nothing lasts like these, especially with uprated pads! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n3p 3 Posted September 8, 2011 For the Seat setup you need the lot - used to be £350 for everything from Seat but now much more expensive... If you're sticking with the standard 280mm setup just buy genuine VW discs - nothing lasts like these, especially with uprated pads! This! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted September 8, 2011 Or this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 8, 2011 This! Yep. Another vote for standard VAG discs... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcc 10 Posted September 8, 2011 so stick with standard vag discs and uprate pads then? which would be best i always thought ebc red stuff were good, dont really know of any other types, heard of ferodo ones in past tho to be good Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60ian 10 Posted September 9, 2011 hi bmcc where are you in ayrshire? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted September 9, 2011 Got Red Stuff pads all round on my vRS and hate them! No where near as good as the standard pads imho. They're hard wearing, but have no initial bite whatsoever. Would never get them again. As for discs, standard VW as mentioned above are perfect. Best discs I've had though are Black Diamond Grooved. Had them a couple of times and they are superb IMHO. The 'standard' Brembos that GSF sell are also good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60ian 10 Posted September 9, 2011 irvineok im in killie we will need to bump into one another some time!i also have a g60.are you going to the doune meet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcc 10 Posted September 9, 2011 no mate i will be working away so cant make it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimjed 0 Posted September 9, 2011 The ferodo ds2500 are the dogs danglies. Worked wonders on my g's stopping ability. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcc 10 Posted September 9, 2011 gsf ok place to order vag discs then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimjed 0 Posted September 9, 2011 Make sure you tell them its the brembo ones your after, they will give you anything that fits. Same with most things at gsf, if you want a specific make then tell them when you order. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted September 10, 2011 Best place for OEM VAG discs is TPS or VW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcc 10 Posted September 10, 2011 can you order online from TPS? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimjed 0 Posted September 10, 2011 not that i know of. ring vw or go to your local dealer. they were about £38 for the pair when i last got them. a bit over a year ago so may well have gone up by now. tell them your in club gti to get 10% off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcc 10 Posted September 10, 2011 Ok cool i will deal with that when im home, offshore at moment :( was thinking i have got good few quid to spend on car, so is there any easy upgrade to do? fitting bigger discs and calipers? Found out bit of info about car and has had wee bit done to charger etc and will be trying to squeeze more out of the engine in due course, so maybe got time to upgrade the brakes just now in preparation Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon green 4 Posted September 10, 2011 It all depends what size wheels you have/going on the car ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcc 10 Posted September 10, 2011 Have 17 oz superleggeras on it just now, which im wanting to change, probably stick with 16/17s if possible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g60ian 10 Posted September 10, 2011 no mate i will be working away so cant make iti cant go either but hopefully they will arrange another meet soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcc 10 Posted September 10, 2011 Im never at bloody home, well feels that way recently Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
