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OEM Volkswagen Brake discs

That being said, it would be great to see a basic writeup with pics of the fronts and rears being changed. I ordered and received some new slotted/drilled rotors with ceramic pads. When ordering, I just used the GTI as the model, since it uses the same brake rotors as the TDI, 312mm F, 272mm R - IIRC. If I have time, I will get some pics and write a rudimentary writeup on it. Not sure if I have time/patience to tackle this myself so I may just have my Audi/VW guy do the work (he has many more tools and 2 lifts). In any case, I will try to get some info and pics in here.

Pros: slotted/drilled rotors with ceramic pads
Cons: requires professional installation
Vehicle: Volkswagen
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dmcdayton
  • Vibration:
Rating 4.0

Just discussed this last week. I side with my VW dealer on it. They recommend just replacing the rotors, its really not that much more than having them turned, considering you almost guarantee no pulsation, no shimmy or shudder and more even brake wear.

Pros: more even brake wear
Cons: rotors need replacement
Vehicle: Volkswagen
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derekjl
  • Braking:
Rating 5.0

Engine braking is how I got 60k miles out of the original brake rotors and pads on my '07 GTI as well as a steady 30 mpg while barely trying.

Pros: steady mpg, long life
Vehicle: Volkswagen
Mileage: 96560 km
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GTi2OV
  • Braking:
Rating 5.0

Rallye 1.8T you are the man! Thanks for the tip and saving me a lot of time and money. The mk5 312x25mm rotors work on my setup. Only thing I have to do is run one thin washer between the bracket and spindle.

Pros: works on my setup
Cons: need thin washer
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agt5
  • Vibration:
Rating 5.0

I had the car in at the dealer on Saturday morning. Spent about 3 hours there. The service guy took it and had the front rotors replaced. They agreed there was quite a bit of shake in the steering wheel. All in all, good experience.

Pros: good experience, rotors replaced
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The rear brakes will be an absolute nightmare. There is not a lot of room. As far as I am aware, MK6/MKV R/R32 brakes are the same, so... prepare yourself for a miserable time doing the rear rotors. The rear pads are fine. The rotors suck ass.

Cons: rotors suck ass, absolute nightmare
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nater
  • Braking:
  • Vibration:
Rating 1.0

Unfortunately the problem is inherent in the design of the rotors. Not in where they were produced. You can put the best rotors in the world on that car and they will still warp. Vw/Chrysler would need to spec a larger and thicker rotor to help dissipate heat properly. All aftermarkets will make the rotor to fit, based on the crappy oem specs. So, get used to having new rotors put on...because recall or not, Chrysler still needs to redesign that rotor. FYI, I'm in the same boat as you guys! These rotors suck!

Cons: rotors suck, warp
Vehicle: Volkswagen
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