I picked up a set of Pagid rear discs and pads from Euro Car Parts and wondering if someone can confirm I got the right size for a 2017 2.0 TDi 150 SE?

They list vented and solid discs and only one set of pads when I use my reg. I have solid rear discs so I went for the 300mm solid option. I thought it was a little strange they only list one set of pads with solid 300mm and vented 310mm disc options, but was assured they are OK for the solid discs. To be fair they do list the pad fitment as OK for 300mm and 310mm discs.

When I manually enter the model on their site, instead of one solid disc option, I get the same 300mm and a 272mm and two 282mm options. I wouldn’t have given it a second thought and just accepted the reg option, but the car never had vented discs and I don’t even think there was an upgrade or option for the SE to get vented discs.

Side note, I realise everyone knows, but OEM rear discs are trash haha.

300mm is correct, I bought these https://www.eurocarparts.com/p/brembo-brake-disc-10444224A which haven't rusted despite only occassional use through the winter. The outer side of one of the original discs rusted badly and wore the corresponding pad out prematurely, so I'd agree that the OE discs are rubbish.

Thanks

I managed to clear a slight thump from the near side rear disk with some heavy braking, but it returned quickly. It wasn’t quite enough to fail a MOT but still very annoying. I suppose I could clean them up properly, but I probably wouldn’t get another year with the lack of use at the moment. Front discs look new in comparison.

I went for Pagid because of the zinc coating and they don’t rust outside of the contact area. Great results on previous cars too... only £98 for pads and discs.

Edited 20 January, 20215 yr by Alan_P

Mine had rusted before the car was delivered new to me. If I'd done some heavy braking then and got the discs properly cleared, they would have lasted normally.

I got an advisory on my 2016 190 for rear discs and pads so looking to change them in summer. Is it straight forward or do I need special tools etc?

I’m not sure, a friend is doing them at the weekend... I will ask and let you know.

On 21/01/2021 at 15:19, stupe650 said:

I got an advisory on my 2016 190 for rear discs and pads so looking to change them in summer. Is it straight forward or do I need special tools etc?

It's as easy as this job can be. You have to use a diagnostic tool to retract the electric park brake motor, I used Carista, but no other special tools are needed; the disc comes out without needing to remove the caliper bracket and you push the piston straight in, no need to turn it. The hardest part for me was separating the rusty disc from the hub.

11 hours ago, D402 said:

It's as easy as this job can be. You have to use a diagnostic tool to retract the electric park brake motor, I used Carista, but no other special tools are needed; the disc comes out without needing to remove the caliper bracket and you push the piston straight in, no need to turn it. The hardest part for me was separating the rusty disc from the hub.

Hmm that seems strange, can you not just park the car with the handbrake off????

They were the correct discs and pads... thanks again @D402
 

No specialist tools needed, but even with the parking brake off it needs to be electronically relaxed for winding in. Forcing it will cause damage. My friend used a high end Bosch diag unit, but obviously Carista would be better for a one off.

I know it’s only 14k miles total and not being used as much recently, but I'm still out twice a week for city driving. Inside of the discs were quite bad and pads were almost gone:

 

Edited 23 January, 20215 yr by Alan_P

All that after only 14000 miles??? You should stop making handbrake turns... 

 

Here is a good discussion about this kind of practice 

 

Edited 23 January, 20215 yr by Bap33