Golf 7 GTI Brakes
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Golf 7 GTI Brakes
Hi Everyone,
I have a few questions regarding the front and rear brake pads on the Golf 7 GTI.
1. What is the original thickness of the pads (front and rear)?
2. At what thickness should they be changed?
3. Is there a noise indicator built in to the pads (I ask this because I know the sensor doesn't always work)
4. What brake pads should I fit (ie. Goldwagen sells Ferodo)
5. Where is Joburg north can I get well priced pads and where is the best place to get them fitted?
Thanks in advance!
I have a few questions regarding the front and rear brake pads on the Golf 7 GTI.
1. What is the original thickness of the pads (front and rear)?
2. At what thickness should they be changed?
3. Is there a noise indicator built in to the pads (I ask this because I know the sensor doesn't always work)
4. What brake pads should I fit (ie. Goldwagen sells Ferodo)
5. Where is Joburg north can I get well priced pads and where is the best place to get them fitted?
Thanks in advance!
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Re: Golf 7 GTI Brakes
1) no idea. never measure pads before
2) before they are metal to metal
3) no electrical sensor only
4) your favorite make. Ferodo is good
5) no idea. Goldwagen maybe. DIY.
2) before they are metal to metal
3) no electrical sensor only
4) your favorite make. Ferodo is good
5) no idea. Goldwagen maybe. DIY.
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Re: Golf 7 GTI Brakes
According to Federal Mogul site, 20.2mm front and 16.6mm rearruler_70 wrote:Hi Everyone,
I have a few questions regarding the front and rear brake pads on the Golf 7 GTI.
1. What is the original thickness of the pads (front and rear)?
See here.....
http://www.fmecat.eu/selProd1.asp?prdgr ... &engseal=0
Rest as per Panic
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Re: Golf 7 GTI Brakes
so according to the thicknesses provided above, go down 10mm on the rear and about the same on the fronts if not more (maybe 12mm) and you have a minimum thickness. good indicator as to when your pads are close to the end of its life span.Howie-WP wrote:According to Federal Mogul site, 20.2mm front and 16.6mm rearruler_70 wrote:Hi Everyone,
I have a few questions regarding the front and rear brake pads on the Golf 7 GTI.
1. What is the original thickness of the pads (front and rear)?
See here.....
http://www.fmecat.eu/selProd1.asp?prdgr ... &engseal=0
Rest as per Panic
ferodo is good, as well as ATE, Metelli, Febi-bilstein(if available) etc, all up to u and what your preference is.
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Re: Golf 7 GTI Brakes
Thanks for all the replies!
Current: 2018 Golf 7.5 GTI
Ex: 2016 Golf 7 GTI
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Ex: 98 Mk3 Golf GSX 1.8i
Ex: 2016 Golf 7 GTI
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Re: Golf 7 GTI Brakes
Please PM me if you have changed yours already, my rears need to be changed and VW have ridiculous pricing.ruler_70 wrote:Thanks for all the replies!
Thanks
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Re: Golf 7 GTI Brakes
The rear is easier with the correct tools.Superslik wrote:Please PM me if you have changed yours already, my rears need to be changed and VW have ridiculous pricing.ruler_70 wrote:Thanks for all the replies!
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Re: Golf 7 GTI Brakes
ATE, Textar, are good.
Ferrodo i have found to be noisy....
Ferrodo i have found to be noisy....
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After having numerous quality issues with EBC I now opt for Ferodo DS2500; an affordable pad that can be used for track use.
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Whats the pricing on these?
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2012 Merc C180 AMG BE Coupe
2010 Peugeot 207 GTI
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2017 //M140i
2015 Golf 7 R
2013 Golf 7 GTI
2013 Polo 1.6i Comfortline ( Stolen )
RS3 Reps, Pano Roof
2010 VW Scirocco 1.4TSI
2012 Merc C180 AMG BE Coupe
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I paid R1700 for a set of front pads about a year ago.Superslik wrote:Whats the pricing on these?
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Out of interest, what's the going rate for brakes at a dealership?
Parts only. Not labour.
Parts only. Not labour.
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I think they're around R3000-R3500 fronts only.Reegz wrote:Out of interest, what's the going rate for brakes at a dealership?
Parts only. Not labour.
Goldwagen sells Ferodo for under R800
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Not DS2500 though.ruler_70 wrote:I think they're around R3000-R3500 fronts only.Reegz wrote:Out of interest, what's the going rate for brakes at a dealership?
Parts only. Not labour.
Goldwagen sells Ferodo for under R800
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You buy the parts I will fit them but I'm in the west rand not the north got the tools PM me if interested.
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Re: Golf 7 GTI Brakes
Ferodo rear pads @ Goldwagen R560
I queried Labour cost at Tyre Mart Roodepoort - R350
Out of Interest called VW, Rear brake pads R1700
Labour Cost - R 1100
Gonna fit @ Tyre Mart this week....
I queried Labour cost at Tyre Mart Roodepoort - R350
Out of Interest called VW, Rear brake pads R1700
Labour Cost - R 1100
Gonna fit @ Tyre Mart this week....
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Ate pads all the way, best value vs quality and oem supplier for many car brands, can't go wrong. Goldwagen normally stocks then.
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Ended up choosing the Hella - Pagit pads, spoke to Ashley at GW Delarey, a bit more than the Ferodo, will see how they are and provide feedback.
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2017 //M140i
2015 Golf 7 R
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2012 Merc C180 AMG BE Coupe
2010 Peugeot 207 GTI
2006 Polo 1.9TDi Sportline
2006 Polo 1.6i Comfortline
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2017 //M140i
2015 Golf 7 R
2013 Golf 7 GTI
2013 Polo 1.6i Comfortline ( Stolen )
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2010 VW Scirocco 1.4TSI
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Pagid make great pads, you will not be disappointed.Superslik wrote:Ended up choosing the Hella - Pagit pads, spoke to Ashley at GW Delarey, a bit more than the Ferodo, will see how they are and provide feedback.
Which ones did you fit? RS29 by any chance?
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I will check which ones they are. Thanks for letting me know, I was abit apprehensive as I had never used them before.
The fronts will be up for replacement soon as well, should I use the same brand?
The fronts will be up for replacement soon as well, should I use the same brand?
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2012 Merc C180 AMG BE Coupe
2010 Peugeot 207 GTI
2006 Polo 1.9TDi Sportline
2006 Polo 1.6i Comfortline
2002 Citi 1.6i Life
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2017 //M140i
2015 Golf 7 R
2013 Golf 7 GTI
2013 Polo 1.6i Comfortline ( Stolen )
RS3 Reps, Pano Roof
2010 VW Scirocco 1.4TSI
2012 Merc C180 AMG BE Coupe
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Goldwagen group got Hella Pagid for SA
Prices seem good.
Hopefully wont go the way of textar
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Prices seem good.
Hopefully wont go the way of textar
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Just an update, the Hella Pagid pads are awesome. I replaced the fronts today as well so will see how that goes.
Awesome service from Ash @ GW Delarey.
Awesome service from Ash @ GW Delarey.
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2017 //M140i
2015 Golf 7 R
2013 Golf 7 GTI
2013 Polo 1.6i Comfortline ( Stolen )
RS3 Reps, Pano Roof
2010 VW Scirocco 1.4TSI
2012 Merc C180 AMG BE Coupe
2010 Peugeot 207 GTI
2006 Polo 1.9TDi Sportline
2006 Polo 1.6i Comfortline
2002 Citi 1.6i Life
Nissan Tida
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2017 //M140i
2015 Golf 7 R
2013 Golf 7 GTI
2013 Polo 1.6i Comfortline ( Stolen )
RS3 Reps, Pano Roof
2010 VW Scirocco 1.4TSI
2012 Merc C180 AMG BE Coupe
2010 Peugeot 207 GTI
2006 Polo 1.9TDi Sportline
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Cool - thanks for the update.
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2012 Jetta 6 1.4 Comfortline - SOLD
2004 Ducati Monster 400 - SOLD
[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
2008 Honda CBR 600RR - SOLD
2006 Honda CBR 600RR Movistar - Gone to Heaven
1996 Citi Golf CTi - SOLD
2012 Touran 2.0 TDI Comfortline
---- Ex ----
2012 Golf 6 GTi Edition 35 - RIP
2012 Jetta 6 1.4 Comfortline - SOLD
2004 Ducati Monster 400 - SOLD
[2002 Polo Playa 1.6 2.0l - Sold
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Out of curiosity,Superslik wrote:Just an update, the Hella Pagid pads are awesome. I replaced the fronts today as well so will see how that goes.
Awesome service from Ash @ GW Delarey.
Why do you say they are awesome? You hadn't yet tested them as yet as you had them installed the same time you said they awesome?
Or have you had previous experience with them?
Any update regarding these now?
I installed surebrake pads on my daily, bought from Goldwagon as well.
Seem to be doing ok after 1 month, although this is on a 1.4 utility and no speeding etc is done on it.
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He fitted rears and giving feedback on them now and fitted Pagid on fronts as well. Not sure if you can feel difference on rears vs same on fronts.NHB_R wrote:Why do you say they are awesome? You hadn't yet tested them as yet as you had them installed the same time you said they awesome?
Or have you had previous experience with them?
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RaceCar:1996 Citi Blues(MRP Auto 2.0L,Twin 45 Webers)
Tow Car:1996 VW Golf GTi
RoadCar:2008 VW Golf5 .:R32
OffRoad Car:2006 VW Touareg 4.2 V8
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