Brake Pad Replacement

**scotty1991** · 24-01-2010, 11:31 AM

After my last service, I was informed that I need new brake pads.
I hear that aftermarket pads are about the same price or cheaper than OEM ones, and was wondering what pads people recommend and where in sydney they got theirs fitted or would recommend to go to for this sort of work?
The dealer quoted me about $600 for all 4

Im mainly after a bit better bite and less dust.

**Jmac** · 24-01-2010, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by scotty1991

After my last service, I was informed that I need new brake pads.
I hear that aftermarket pads are about the same price or cheaper than OEM ones, and was wondering what pads people recommend and where in sydney they got theirs fitted or would recommend to go to for this sort of work?
The dealer quoted me about $600 for all 4

Im mainly after a bit better bite and less dust.

Remsa pads mate, and very competetive compared to OEM, which can be Ferodo or Pagid. Remsa still give off a little dust, but makes for a top pedal.
Check Greg at GSL on here in our sponsor section GSL Rallysport. He can post them to your door
cheers
Jmac

**bazzle** · 24-01-2010, 01:45 PM

Or if you dont want to do it yourself and dont have the special tools for the rear $600 fitted sounds reasonable.

Bazzle

**scotty1991** · 25-01-2010, 03:40 AM

Not really confident or equipped to DIY, so i would be looking at getting them fitted by a workshop who preferably could also supply the parts

**isaw** · 25-01-2010, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by Jmac

Remsa pads mate, and very competetive compared to OEM, which can be Ferodo or Pagid. Remsa still give off a little dust, but makes for a top pedal.
Check Greg at GSL on here in our sponsor section GSL Rallysport. He can post them to your door
cheers
Jmac

+1 to this. I was able to get slotted DBA rotors and new remsa pads all round for $500 delivered, then you can buy the brake tool install kit from ecstuning for ~30usd, and about 30 for delivery. you still come out well ontop.
Give it a go, you might learn something

**thevwbug** · 25-01-2010, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by scotty1991

After my last service, I was informed that I need new brake pads.
I hear that aftermarket pads are about the same price or cheaper than OEM ones, and was wondering what pads people recommend and where in sydney they got theirs fitted or would recommend to go to for this sort of work?
The dealer quoted me about $600 for all 4

Im mainly after a bit better bite and less dust.

$400 for Front or rear Pads and Rotors
Supply and fit

OE Rotors aftermarket pads.

rears done at 75,000

Fronts done at 115,000

Jetta TDI Manual

**scotty1991** · 28-01-2010, 11:13 AM

Ended up going for hawk ceramics
$240 fitted for the rears, doing fronts later as they have more life left.

**gslrallysport** · 28-01-2010, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by scotty1991

After my last service, I was informed that I need new brake pads.
I hear that aftermarket pads are about the same price or cheaper than OEM ones, and was wondering what pads people recommend and where in sydney they got theirs fitted or would recommend to go to for this sort of work?
The dealer quoted me about $600 for all 4

Im mainly after a bit better bite and less dust.

Hi mate,

As a couple of the guys have said the closest thing you'll get to OEM with a bit less dust is Remsa. Remsa is part of the TRW Group, who are the largest aftermarket parts manufacturer in the world, and specialize in European cars, right down the electronic wear sensors, of which the majority on European cars were made by TRW anyway...

There's 2 options, but assuming yours is the more common Mk5 pads (with 288x25mm front rotors) Remsa pads are $115 for the front, and $89 for the rear. Both in stock, and the fronts come with the electronic wear sensor as standard.

Regards,
Greg