HiddenTaco
10-11-2020, 08:53 AM
Double check the length before purchasing
Beware when purchasing brake pads as all of the big manufacturers are listing the wrong pads for our cars in Australia.
Note that my Arteon was born in 2017 and this information my be incorrect for your car. If others can confirm my finding then that would be appreciated. Even the VW Parts website lists the wrong size for MY car.
Confirmed Correct
Bremtec BT18180ELC (Fronts) are confirmed by me to be the correct size. They are 175mm in length.
Note, these are not correct and there may be more.
Zimmermann 25683.200.2 (160mm in length)
Bendix DB2383 (160mm in length)
Vw wanted over $1000 to replace the front rotors and pads with genuine parts, so I decided to DIY. I purchased a set from Sparesbox and half way through the install I noticed the pads were the wrong size. They are listen on Sparesbox and the manufacturers site as fitting. This was on a saturday and Repco and Supercheap couldn't find a set that fit.
I ended up going to Automotive Superstore | Car Parts, Audio, Accessories & Spares Online (https://automotivesuperstore.com.au) and the legends there had some Bremtecs with Passat CC listed on the box that fit.
Hopefully this helps someone else. Although there was no way for me to know I still feel stupid.
Beware when purchasing brake pads as all of the big manufacturers are listing the wrong pads for our cars in Australia.
Note that my Arteon was born in 2017 and this information my be incorrect for your car. If others can confirm my finding then that would be appreciated. Even the VW Parts website lists the wrong size for MY car.
Confirmed Correct
Bremtec BT18180ELC (Fronts) are confirmed by me to be the correct size. They are 175mm in length.
Note, these are not correct and there may be more.
Zimmermann 25683.200.2 (160mm in length)
Bendix DB2383 (160mm in length)
Vw wanted over $1000 to replace the front rotors and pads with genuine parts, so I decided to DIY. I purchased a set from Sparesbox and half way through the install I noticed the pads were the wrong size. They are listen on Sparesbox and the manufacturers site as fitting. This was on a saturday and Repco and Supercheap couldn't find a set that fit.
I ended up going to Automotive Superstore | Car Parts, Audio, Accessories & Spares Online (https://automotivesuperstore.com.au) and the legends there had some Bremtecs with Passat CC listed on the box that fit.
Hopefully this helps someone else. Although there was no way for me to know I still feel stupid.