Brake Pads

[SilverWagon]

Looking for some advice on front brake pads for a 2007 Passat v6. I had the warning light come up on the dash, we've done 46000km.

Before i head off to VW i wanted to see if people are using a non OEM alternative, and if tehre is a local installer on the North Shore Sydney. Also should i also expect to need new rotors too? Anyone have an appproximate cost?

[phaeton]

Looking for some advice on front brake pads for a 2007 Passat v6. I had the warning light come up on the dash, we've done 46000km.

Before i head off to VW i wanted to see if people are using a non OEM alternative, and if tehre is a local installer on the North Shore Sydney. Also should i also expect to need new rotors too? Anyone have an appproximate cost?

Maybe try an aftermaket VW specialist if worried about the costs????

[Transporter]

Looking for some advice on front brake pads for a 2007 Passat v6. I had the warning light come up on the dash, we've done 46000km.

Before i head off to VW i wanted to see if people are using a non OEM alternative, and if tehre is a local installer on the North Shore Sydney. Also should i also expect to need new rotors too? Anyone have an appproximate cost?

You most likely will need new brake discs, I wouldn't go with the aftermarket b.pads, the saving is just not worth it. You should be able to find independent VW specialist in your area.

[CaseySP]

We had the pads changed in our Lexus at about 90,000km for a less dusty type (genuine Toyota part). The original pads were as bad as any european car for caking the wheels in brake dust but the new ones were great. Still in there at the 140,000km mark and haven't noticed any degredation in performance or excessive wear of the rotors.

Do VW have a similar option? The Vicenza wheels are a right pain to keep clean.....

[Lucas_R]

Remsa brake pads from GSL rallysport (a sponsor on here) are a good option for replacement brake pads that wont break the bank and give off far less brake dust.

There are quite a few people on here (myself included) running these pads.

[Brendan_A]

+1 for Remsa pads...

[R36 DSG]

Also running Remsa pads on the R36, a little less brake dust with a touch more progressive feel.

[Transporter]

We had the pads changed in our Lexus at about 90,000km for a less dusty type (genuine Toyota part). The original pads were as bad as any european car for caking the wheels in brake dust but the new ones were great. Still in there at the 140,000km mark and haven't noticed any degredation in performance or excessive wear of the rotors.

Do VW have a similar option? The Vicenza wheels are a right pain to keep clean.....

Yes, ATE Ceramic brake pads. No dust and almost no wear on the brake discs. When I wash the car I don't have to touch the wheels, just use the hi-pressure cleaner on them.

[CaseySP]

Cool thanks - I'll check them out.

[Lance B]

I've been looking to get ATE Ceramic pads as well, but there doesn't seem to be a set made for the current B7 V6 Passat Wagon.

[AtlasMk2]

Cool thanks - I'll check them out.

x 2 for me aswell

[SilverWagon]

Had oem rotors and pads installed and now there is a sound as if the pad is dragging on the rotor! Took it back and they said the pads were not bedded in (by them) properly. They claimed to have fixed but the problem is still there. Comments?

[R36 DSG]

I'm currently running HAWK ceramic pads on my car with stock rotors. I find them to be a lot more effective than the original and less dusty. Back in Singapore, I can drive round for a week and the wheels still look clean.

Was very close to getting the Hawk ceramics but changed my mind last minute. Currently run them on my GTR and find them quite good. How's the pedal feel on the Passat. The OEM pads are very sensitive. I often find myself almost going through the windscreen after jumping out of my GTR.