Hi all,

 

I’m needing to change the discs and pads on my 2013 VRS.

 

I know what size discs I need, but does anyone know what size the pads are for the front and back? I’m running the 340mm disc on the front.

 

Looking to replace with Brembo ideally.

 

Thanks in advance.

7 hours ago, DiverDan said:

I’m needing to change the discs and pads on my 2013 VRS.

 

I know what size discs I need, but does anyone know what size the pads are for the front and back? I’m running the 340mm disc on the front.

 

Looking to replace with Brembo ideally.

 

I suggest you avoid Brembo brake pads with the 340x30mm front brake discs because many owners have reported noise problems over the years.

 

The Octavia MK3 VRS pre-facelift has 340x30mm front brake discs and 272x10mm rear brake discs.

 

The Octavia MK3 VRS petrol facelift has 340x30mm front brake discs and 310x22mm rear brake discs.

 

The Octavia MK3 VRS diesel facelift has 312x25mm front brake discs and 272x10mm rear brake discs.

 

Here's a complete list of TRW brake pads and ATE brake discs for the Octavia MK3.

 

ATE brake discs have the superior coated finish whereas the TRW brake discs have the inferior painted finish. So ATE brake discs should be more resistant to corrosion than TRW brake discs.

 

If you're looking for a cheaper aftermarket alternative, perhaps look at Jurid. Like ATE, Jurid use coated brake discs.

 

Notice that there are two versions of the 253x10mm rear brake discs. One version is for the pre-facelift model and one version is for the facelift model. Surprisingly, both versions have the same build code 1KD even though these two different rear brake discs are not interchangeable.

 

Octavia MK3 Brake Pads and Brake Discs

 

TRW Front Brake Pads

1ZF 276x24mm TRW GDB2080

1ZE 288x25mm TRW GDB1956

1ZA 312x25mm TRW GDB1956

1ZB 312x25mm TRW GDB1956

1LG 340x30mm TRW GDB2114

 

TRW Rear Brake Pads

1KD 253x10mm TRW GDB1330

1KS 272x10mm TRW GDB2042

1KT 272x10mm TRW GDB2042

1KW 310x22mm TRW GDB1622

 

ATE Front Brake Discs

1ZF 276x24mm ATE 24012402581

1ZE 288x25mm ATE 24012501451

1ZA 312x25mm ATE 24012501581

1ZB 312x25mm ATE 24012501581

1LG 340x30mm ATE 24013002251

 

ATE Rear Brake Discs

1KD 253x10mm ATE 24011002771 (pre-facelift model)

1KD 253x10mm ATE 24011004201 (facelift model)

1KS 272x10mm ATE 24011003561

1KT 272x10mm ATE 24011003561

1KW 310x22mm ATE 24012202191

 

As you can see in the below diagrams of the two different 253mm rear brake discs, it's the "D" dimension that is the difference between them. So they are not interchangeable.

 

1KD 253x10mm rear brake disc ATE 24011002771 (pre-facelift model)

 

1KD 253x10mm rear brake disc ATE 24011002771 (facelift model)

 

Edited 10 January, 20242 yr by Carlston

Fantastic! Really appreciate that Carlston. 

@Carlston, thanks for the useful information. I'm looking at refreshing my brakes as they are due a change soon. From your experience are you saying the ATE coated rotors are better than the black painted TRW rotors? I like the look of the black but know that within a few washes it will be covered with dried rust coloured residue. I'd like the bells and edges to stay as non rusty as possible, would you recommend the ATE discs for this?

On 10/01/2024 at 15:23, DiverDan said:

Looking to replace with Brembo ideally.

Wouldnt be my personal choice, Brembo hydraulic components are wonderful, but their friction materials.... well theres a reason original brake setups run Brembo calipers with other brand pads like ATE and TRW.

If you want aftermarket go for TRW, Pagid or ATE.

 

Plus brembo pads never have a chamfered edge causing a lot of noise and squealing at low speeds. 

Brake manufacture is constantly moving around factory to factory, country to country, continent to continent. Wherever its cheaper to make them. Many famous makes are just brand names belonging a holding group or licenced to third parties. Many famous brand discs are now made in China even India.

 

The Brembo pads I've bought have all been chamfered.

 

All brake pads sold in the UK have to comply with ECE R90 and so performance must be similar to OE.