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Correct brake rotors for GT Sport

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  • Correct brake rotors for GT Sport

    Sparesbox are having a sale on brake upgrade parts, so I thought I'd look at replacing my rear rotors of my GT Sport 1.4 TSI (125). RDA 7911 at 258mm and RDA 7912 at 286mm both list as compatible with my vehicle. DBA list several different sized rotors from 252mm to 286mm as fitting.
    It's a lot of effort to take the rotors off just to measure them. Can anyone please shed some light on which are the correct parts/sizes?
    MY08 Golf MkV GT-Sport

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    Contact dba directly and provide your VIN they should provide the correct parts for your specific vehicle

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    • #3
      Originally posted by Greenvagride View Post
      Contact dba directly and provide your VIN they should provide the correct parts for your specific vehicle
      I did that, and no response after a week
      MY08 Golf MkV GT-Sport

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      • #4
        Take the wheel off and measure.
        Last edited by JustCruisn; 08-08-2020, 12:59 PM.
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        • #5
          Just take the wheel off. You don't have to remove the rotor. If you don't feel confident with a tape measure and calibrated eyeball you can make a go/nogo gauge out of cardboard or measure the circumference of the rotor and divide by 3.142 to get the diameter
          carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
          I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums

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          • #6
            I would also compare the price against the BrakesDirect pricing
            carandimage The place where Off-Topic is On-Topic
            I used to think I was anal-retentive until I started getting involved in car forums

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            • #7
              I ended up taking a punt based on the option codes on my chassis plate. The DBA site shows compatable codes for the rotors, EG 1KD, 1KQ. My plate shows 1KD (rears) and 1LJ (fronts). I ordered from Automotive Superstore ($3 cheaper than Brakes Direct)
              The part is DBA 2811E at 253mm for rears and DBA 2806E 312mm for the fronts.
              I'll let you know if they fit
              MY08 Golf MkV GT-Sport

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              • #8
                Let us know how it went, BirdMan. Cheers!

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by StanGran View Post
                  Let us know how it went, BirdMan. Cheers!
                  I can confirm that the DBA2811 rotors fit the rear of my MY08 GT Sport. I went with the DBA2811E which are 'enshield coated'.
                  The pads were DB1192. Hope that helps others.
                  MY08 Golf MkV GT-Sport

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