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    Hi

    My Rear brake rotors have multiple cracks and the pads have about 10% left
    The front RHS rotor also has multiple cracks and the front pads 85% left
    it's done about 189K
    the front rotors ("replaced?" about 2 years ago) calliper 24mm
    Backs were replaced seven ago due to cracks calliper 8.9mm

    1: are these dangerous if so how dangerous(I'm getting them all replaced but need to know how far I can drive as the preferred repairer is 100k away

    2: the backs were the genuine VW so is there a more reliable aftermarket variety?

    Thanks

  • #2
    Yeah right, that's no good.

    I probaby wouldn't drive it.
    '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
    '01 Beetle 2.0

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    • #3
      There are lots of good aftermarket rotors most will be more expensive tho i used german zimmerman rotors on my car very good quality also if your doing a complete pad/rotor change check out ate ceramic brake pads more expensive but give you a really nice progressive pedal feel and last longer also no black dust over your wheels to clean off
      2017 Golf Alltrack 135tdi All options
      19 inch Brescia Wheels Golf R brakes front and rear
      Calipers painted Candy apple gold
      New rear sway bar and linkages

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      • #4
        Are ceramic pads 2x price wise?

        The cracks extend all way from inner to outer in a jagged manner ( like a lightning bolt) in at least 2 places usually about 15º – 25º apart

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        • #5
          They've either been worn undersize, or had a lot of heat put through them.

          Personally, I wouldn't trust them.
          '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
          '01 Beetle 2.0

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          • #6
            From memory for golf r brakes (slightly bigger pad than normal) was 165 for fronts and 135 for rears i think
            Totally worth it for me as the pedal feel is sublime and progressive no grabby brakes on 1st bite and no need to clean wheels except to blow dust off with the pressure wash gone from washing wheels by hand at least weekly if not more often to only washing them once every 3 mths
            2017 Golf Alltrack 135tdi All options
            19 inch Brescia Wheels Golf R brakes front and rear
            Calipers painted Candy apple gold
            New rear sway bar and linkages

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            • #7
              fronts got "replaced" or at least I paid for them to be less than 2 years ago the pads are 85%
              LHS calliper measured 24mm & RHS 24.3mm minimum is 22mm ... the RHS rotor is cracked

              backs did get replaced over 6 years ago as they were both cracked back then both are cracked again?...
              LHS 9.2mm & RHS 8.9 mm with minimum of 8mm the pads are about 10%

              We've owned it since new, serviced it more that required and most of the kilometres is Blue Mountains to Dubbo and back to visit daughter & grandkids ... we rarely ever go further east of Penrith .. no city driving
              I'm 65 and wife 61 we don't race or even speed .. can't afford it
              Last edited by chalkeroochy; 07-02-2018, 11:22 PM.

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              • #8
                Early ones had issues with the handbrake cables being just a fraction too short. As the suspension moved through its range, it was enough to pull a slight amount of tension on the cable, enough to cause a slight drag in the rear brakes. Although I doubt it'd do enough to crack the discs.
                '07 Transporter 1.9 TDI
                '01 Beetle 2.0

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                • #9
                  What's your driving style down the declines at the Blue Mountains ?

                  Is it possible they are cracked due to overheating/warping/lack of engine braking ?

                  Either way - just get them changed but 100km away seems quite far away .. but if you've been driving on cracked rotors for a while ... maybe you might make it to the shop in one piece. DBA make replacement rotors.
                  RS
                  R

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                  • #10
                    You might want to consider finding a friendly, local, independent, VW-specialist mobile mechanic, who can come to you and replace the pads and rotors at your place.

                    If my memory serves me correctly, I understand that there is a bloke on this forum who might fit that description . . .

                    EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE! - VW Mobile Servicing is AWESOME!
                    1997 Golf CL, 2011 Caddy Life TDI, 2007 Golf TDI, 1996 Vento GL (red), 2008 Skoda Octavia TDI
                    1996 Vento GL (white) - RIP

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by chalkeroochy View Post
                      Are ceramic pads 2x price wise?

                      The cracks extend all way from inner to outer in a jagged manner ( like a lightning bolt) in at least 2 places usually about 15º – 25º apart
                      But 4x longer life and your brake discs won’t be worn out.
                      Performance Tunes from $850
                      Wrecking RS OCTAVIA 2 Link

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Transporter View Post
                        But 4x longer life and your brake discs won’t be worn out.
                        Originally posted by feenix74 View Post
                        You might want to consider finding a friendly, local, independent, VW-specialist mobile mechanic, who can come to you and replace the pads and rotors at your place.

                        If my memory serves me correctly, I understand that there is a bloke on this forum who might fit that description . . .

                        EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE! - VW Mobile Servicing is AWESOME!
                        Thanks for all the helpful replies

                        is
                        umai-naa aka Dean the ..EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE! - VW Mobile Servicing is AWESOME!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Screwdriverone
                          So, thanks for listening to my tale of woe, with my saviour in the white van -Umai Naa!! from VW Mobile Servicing riding into the country to save my sorry ass.

                          Dean Williams, you have secured my business for life. I cannot thank you enough and I hope this post generates MASSIVE amounts of business for you as I will be regaling this tale to anyone who will listen for a LONG time to come.

                          Seriously folks. If you haven't given Dean a go for servicing your VW, PLEASE do me a favour and book in your next service with VW Mobile Servicing. He is very competitively priced, EXTREMELY knowledgable, and a top bloke to boot. You definitely won't regret it!

                          Dean, mate, you are a BLOODY LEGEND. Thank you so much.


                          I am led to believe that
                          Umai Naa!! = Dean from VW Mobile Servicing.

                          I have not used Dean's services myself as I am fortunate enough to live near a friendly, independent VW-specialist mechanic (Canberra VW Centre). However, I have found him to be a helpful contributor here on the forum who is always willing to provide good technical information. If CVWC were ever not available to look after my fleet then Umai Naa!! would be the first person I would call.
                          1997 Golf CL, 2011 Caddy Life TDI, 2007 Golf TDI, 1996 Vento GL (red), 2008 Skoda Octavia TDI
                          1996 Vento GL (white) - RIP

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