Evening all, a quick question i want to replace my front pads but i would like a upgrade if poss so what pads do you chaps reccomend the car is a 08 tfsi octy with around 275bhp so some good stopers are needed, discs are nearly new but i do get a bit of brake fade after a spirited drive and i dont want any pads were they have to be at a high temp to work as my missis sometimes drives the car with my young daughter in it, Any thoughts or reccomendations would be greatfull. Phil

Ferrodo DS2500

That is all.

The DS2500 are good pads, but the OP needs to be aware they do not comply with ECE 90 ('Reg 90') since the deviate too far from the OE spec and if fitted then the car is technically not roadworthy.

I have found most of the big brands (Pagid etc) to be fine, even on fast and heavy cars. Some people decry the EBC RedStuff's but I've fitted these for people with Impreza WRX and other quick machinery and they've been happy with them. they can squeal a bit when cold, so make sure they're fitted with copper grease on the back. They are a bit harder on the discs than the OE, but not too bad.

DS2500s, Tarox Strada, Mintex M1144 will all do a good job.

Also think about uprating your fluid too. Something like Motul RBF600 is well regarded - Opie Oils sell it competitively.

Motorsport World are worth a look for pads. Usually good prices. Mintex example:

http://motorsportworld.co.uk/quickcode.asp?qcode=AGE94 (looked up Mk5 GTi as it usually yields more choices & options, than looking up the vRS!)

Steve

Edited 10 September, 201015 yr by Wardy

I ran some EBC redstuff ceramic V3 with OEM discs and they were excellent.

After 50k miles + they have now come off almost worn out and for cost reasons I replaced them with the OEM pads.

Really wish I hadn't now as the OEM pads are rubbish compared to the EBC's.

No cracking, no damage to the pads and I still have them and the discs, so will try and put pictures of them in a used state up so people can confirm this for themselves.

E90 marked and about half the price of DS2500 and some of the other brands.

STD pads are Pagid on vRS

OMP do an road and race pad which is pretty good.

YBRacing is uk stockist

STD pads are Pagid on vRS

OMP do an road and race pad which is pretty good.

YBRacing is uk stockist

The standard pads can be Pagid or Jurid, it all depends what's in the box. I've had both from a dealer.