MK6 Replacement Brake Pad Thread

[prh1973]

Nat have you found them noisy and dusty? Also how would you compare over stock?

[nat225]

Nat have you found them noisy and dusty? Also how would you compare over stock?

i can't speak for the noise and dust for remsa.

but with what i have (dba + stoptech), it is as quiet as stock and dust is less (easier to clean too) than stock despite running slotted discs.

stock pads and discs could not handle track abuse and the pads left material residue on the plain oem discs when repeatedly pushed hard and effectively braking performance was reduced.

about stoptech pads which are rated to 1200 degrees F MOT:

StopTech Introduces Performance Brake Kits for 2012 VW Golf R

Amazon.com: StopTech 309.11110 Street Performance Front Brake Pad: Automotive

Amazon.com: StopTech 309.11080 Street Performance Rear Brake Pad: Automotive

[brad]

Hey guys My Golf R now has 44k on the clock and the front and rear pads need replacing. Have any of you had the rotors machined and what pads did you replace yours with? Cheers Paul

Don't bother machining - you'll only be disappointed. Spend a bit more & get new rotors.

You haven't actually said what your driving style is but you might want to look at ATE cerimic pads & the matching ATE disc rotors.

[prh1973]

Thanks guys for the feedback

[Mdanrex]

for street oriented i think you can't go wrong with remsa pads and fremax discs.

for performance oriented, QFM A1RM and DBA T3 4000 discs would be good.

all can be bought locally in brisbane from:
Brakes Direct - Australia's Experts in Automotive Braking Components!

I have emailed them them for a quote and some ideas for my gti. Lucky Iam not at work as this "research" is taking up all my day lol. Thanks for handing over your knowledge mate

[prh1973]

Brakes direct are great. I went with them for pads and rotors you can call them 07 31770806

[h100vw]

I don't have a dust or noise problem with my Remsas. I have them in all 3 of our cars Polo, S3 and A4

[Mdanrex]

Brakes direct are great. I went with them for pads and rotors you can call them 07 31770806

I do all my dealings online and I swear brakes direct was the quickest to responed to an online query! Kodas to them woooow. I got my price and like Nat and you suggested he suggesting the remsa pads and Dba rotars.

All i I need now is someone to install them for me once I get to brissy

[prh1973]

I have the Remsa pads and dbA rotors and am really
happy with them. They were fantastic on track on the weekend.

[Mdanrex]

I have the Remsa pads and dbA rotors and am really
happy with them. They were fantastic on track on the weekend.

Thats good to know Paul. what did you do on the rear?

[prh1973]

MK6 Replacement Brake Pad Thread

I did t3 front and t2 rear and Remsa pads all round

[Mdanrex]

I did t3 front and t2 rear and Remsa pads all round

Roger may need to copy that

[prh1973]

Roger may need to copy that

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[Sprocket]

Some great information in this thread and I'm almost tempted to replace my own pads however just had the 75k service done on my MKVI GTI and they told me I need the front pads done and also the callipers. When questioned they said they always do both. Seemed strange to me but wondered if anyone else has found this or are they just upselling? They also advised has to be done in the next 1000-2000km and there is 5mm thickness.

[prh1973]

If you are replacing your pad the discs will need machining but is not really cost effective and also the discs may end up too thin after machining. I only got 50k out of mine with some track work so you have done well to get 75k. The stock discs are soft so I don't think they are upselling. I would not replace the discs with OEM nor pads. Feel you disc now to see how much lip is on the outside edge of the face. This will give you an indication on how much thinner they now are.