Hi all.

 

Just had my front brake discs and pads changed at just over 51K.

 

Dealer said I had done well making them last that long (for a DSG) but I didn't think it was anything special.

 

Just wondered what you guys and girls were getting out of your DSG Octys...

 

Thanks

Changed my pads myself  before the car went for a service last time and no mention of discs from dealer

 

Sept 14 car with 70k - Manual vrs but with DTUK box on since 600 miles 😊

 

Steve

Cheers Steve. It's more people with DSGs as there is little to no engine braking so heavier on brakes?

There are those that mostly down shift manually with their DSG's and there is enough braking and they maybe get good fuel economy be that a TDI or a TSI.

 

You might think that is good for longer life brake pads but it can be the opposite and pads and discs last no time because of the rusty discs that can be common, 

especially rears.

Previously my VRS TDI/DSG was up to 40k miles and there was a small lip on the front disks but plenty of meat left on the pads, probably half way done? 

Depends so much on what sort of miles you do and how you drive.

Most advanced driving courses will tell you that the brakes are there to be used. Engine braking works but it is the brakes that are designed to slow the car.

 

As said above brakes sometimes don't last any longer if not used that much anyway, other things eat away at the brakes not just use.

 

I have seen people give all kinds of abuse to the engine and transmission, just in order to not touch the brakes.

I tend to use anticipation and if possible let speed drop off naturally using a combination of friction, gravity and engine braking, only using brakes when I actually have to.

 

Unfortunately due to a significant number of the "fairer" sex who drive "Chelsea Tractors" or BMW/Audi estates carting their clarts about & generally having a complete lack of spatial awareness and thinking that I and most others are telepathic, I find that I often have to use them in anger to avoid being hit or me hitting them when they slam the brakes on and turn without indicating. 👿

Just had 40k interim and dsg service. 

Pads about 40% worn on front. I've had the car since 27k and pads not been changed.

 

As above mind really does depend in driving style, I barely use the brakes 

 

 Cheers guys, i don't think I'm heavy on brakes, perhaps I am after all. 🤨

This forum has a bit on Advanced Drivers' and Advanced Driving,  seems to not move with the times, ACT / COD, DSG's, Coasting Function' Regenerative Braking, 

Stop Start etc. 

 

Some people do not touch the brakes because they see the rush hour / commuting grid lock or delays where there is no obstruction but one car brakes the next does and brake lights are all on and there was nothing just one driver too close to a car in front or on the phone etc.

Bought my VRS at 14k, now at 57k and still on originals. Discs and pads still have a fair bit of life in them. My commute is mostly motorway without any significant traffic problems so I rarely touch the brakes.

11 hours ago, Mence said:

 Cheers guys, i don't think I'm heavy on brakes, perhaps I am after all. 🤨

Oh no you're not

 

I had the entire fronts brakes changed under warranty at 4-1/2k miles, that was calipers, disks & pads

 

The rears (needed) & front disks (well WTF why not) & pads were replaced at 18-1/2k miles for C grooved with Yellowstuff pads. They can be bit noisy but, they don't half stop you, suck teardrops outta your eyes if you're really on them.

Now why didn't you go the whole hog and go ceramic? 😄

 

That way we could know you as Briskoda's own Psycho Ceramic. 😉

Edited 31 August, 20196 yr by TheWanderer

54 minutes ago, TheWanderer said:

Now why didn't you go the whole hog and go ceramic? 😄

 

That way we could know you as Briskoda's own Psycho Ceramic. 😉

They are a factory option on the Quadrifoglio I covert

TDI DSG - Just changed all four discs and pads at 49,500 miles. Had already changed front pads, so this is second set.

 

Mine is a 4x4 so a little heavier, and we live in a very hilly area, so plenty of braking required.

22 hours ago, flybynite said:

Most advanced driving courses will tell you that the brakes are there to be used. Engine braking works but it is the brakes that are designed to slow the car.

 

As said above brakes sometimes don't last any longer if not used that much anyway, other things eat away at the brakes not just use.

 

I have seen people give all kinds of abuse to the engine and transmission, just in order to not touch the brakes.

Which is why all of the Met Police Traffic / ARVs are automatic and have been for many years. Pads and discs way cheaper than a gearbox! 

Like why they get K&N air filters and just binned at services.

Tax payers money and just buy the vehicles with all the gear.

 

Sometime Much Cheapness and a Twincharger / DSG is the 'Simply Clever' solution, just add fuel & oil.

 

Take the Estate if it is a big Munchie run.

 

Taxed, Insured and maintained by professionals...

 

Edited 31 August, 20196 yr by Roottootemoot

I hope that you report the police to the police for an unfit vehicle.

 

It can't be taxed or insured either if you don't have a valid MOT certificate.

46 minutes ago, TheWanderer said:

I hope that you report the police to the police for an unfit vehicle.

 

It can't be taxed or insured either if you don't have a valid MOT certificate.

 

vehicles used for police purposes do not need an MOT if they are "serviced/repaired in approved workshops"

I did my front rotors and pads at 50000km (31000 miles). The rears still had a bit of life but I replaced them as well with DBA slotted rotors and Forza pads all round which seems to be a really nice combination.

Wait, what's a rotor?

8 hours ago, JamiePvrs said:

Wait, what's a rotor?

Rotor = brake disc (In American English)

Edited 2 September, 20196 yr by PetrolDave

Further dilution of the English language. 😖

6 hours ago, TheWanderer said:

Further dilution of the English language. 😖

It's often said that the British and the Americans are divided by a common language

Rotor because they want to avoid any confusion over "disc" and "disk"