Brake disc and pad upgrade options

[Littleblackflash]

I need to change the pads on my van soon. When Bognor motors serviced the van they said there was 30% life left and that was 6months ago.

Searching on EuroCarParts with a MID60 discount code, the rear pads are £17.26 a set inc new wear sensors. Thats less than a set of normal pads for a mountain bike. Although they are cheap, I think I'll get a set of OE pads so I can be assured of the quality and not squeel.

Has anyone tried these cheap pads?

 

[Spaghetti]

I’ve used cheap pads on an Audi once and wasn’t impressed. Bought genuine Audi parts and it felt much more sure footed under braking.

 

[Paynewright]

Depends on brand - if they are Pagid, Brembo, Ferodo then I’d give them a go!

 

[T6 dork]

use Brembo much less brake dust , and those at that price will be ika i think , leave them alone

 

[Kev23]

Hi,

has anyone fitted aftermarket (drilled/grooved etc) discs to a T32 4motion? i need to change mine in the next couple months so wondered what options there were over the standard VW ones. Any links would be handy.

Also how easy to change over yourself or is it recommended to get garage to do this?

Thanks

 

[Tourershine]

Hi,

has anyone fitted aftermarket (drilled/grooved etc) discs to a T32 4motion? i need to change mine in the next couple months so wondered what options there were over the standard VW ones. Any links would be handy.

Also how easy to change over yourself or is it recommended to get garage to do this?

Thanks

I'm on my 4th set of front discs and 2nd set of rears. I went through a few different manufactures for the fronts, but nothing felt like the original factory set until I used my latest Brembo fronts from EuroCarparts. These have far out-performed Pagid and EBC. I have a tendency to warp front discs faster than wearing them out, but the current Brembos are outlasting all my previous stuff, and as close to factory as I can get.

As for doing the job yourself, it's not difficult with the right kit, but you will need a piston wind back tool for the rears.

 

[BognorMotors]

Dependant how big your budget is, the REVO/Alcon complete front setup is awesome. We run them on our 4Motion demo and they have been phenomenal in all situations.

 

[Mooncat]

If you intend to work on the van yourself you'll need a multi spline bit set for most tasks you do. They also have non standard bolt head sizes so don't be surprised if you suddenly find the need for a 16mm socket. Loz has a guide for the rear in the VIP section which I'm pretty sure lists the tools required.

ps - I speak from experience here - I was doing a rear disc change on a Yeti and suddenly found I needed the multi spline set to remove the caliper carrier.

 

[Tourershine]

If you intend to work on the van yourself you'll need a multi spline bit set for most tasks you do. They also have non standard bolt head sizes so don't be surprised if you suddenly find the need for a 16mm socket. Loz has a guide for the rear in the VIP section which I'm pretty sure lists the tools required.

ps - I speak from experience here - I was doing a rear disc change on a Yeti and suddenly found I needed the multi spline set to remove the caliper carrier.

Ah yes, and a 9mm long reach allen key socket.

 

[Kev23]

ah FFS, is anything ever just straight forward on these vans?

If you intend to work on the van yourself you'll need a multi spline bit set for most tasks you do. .

- What are these?

Dependant how big your budget is, the REVO/Alcon complete front setup is awesome. We run them on our 4Motion demo and they have been phenomenal in all situations.

- Sounds good, but probably more than i'd need to be fair, and probably outwith my capabilities to fit!

 

[Bryn23]

I looked into upgrading my rotors, there are the part numbers i got from DBA for my T6, i have the bigger disc's on the front.


Front rotors are 340mm diameter, part is DBA2240S T2 street slotted


Rear rotors are 294mm diameter, part is DBA2247S T2 street slotted.

Combined with a good brake pad, these should provide better braking.

 

[Mooncat]

ah FFS, is anything ever just straight forward on these vans?

- What are these?

Look like this. I think for the transporter you just need the M10 version (they're also called XZN spline) to remove the chamfered head fitting that holds the disc to the hub, but invest in a set as they come in handy if you're into working on your own vehicles.

edit - the 10mm you need is not included in that set I linked to.

 

[Dellmassive]

a bit more info:

Service Parts List - What Goes Where -

Brakes: (Pagid & Brembo)

Pads:
308mm F Pagid Brake Pad (Front Axle) Product Code: 101441298
340mm F Pagid Pagid Brake Pad (Front Axle)Product Code: 101441868
340mm F Brembo Brembo Brake Pad (Front)Product Code: 10144186A
294mm R Pagid Brake Pad (Rear Axle) Product Code: 101441318
294mm R Brembo Brembo Brake Pad (Rear)Product Code: 10144131A

Discs:
Smaller 308mm Front: Pagid Brake Disc (Front Axle)Product Code: 104441288
larger 340mm front; Pagid Brake Disc (Front Axle)Product Code: 104442118
larger 340mm front Brembo Brembo Brake Disc (Front)Product Code: 10444211A
standard 294mm rears: Pagid Brake Disc (Rear Axle)Product Code: 104441368
standard 294mm rears Brembo Brembo Brake Disc (Rear)Product Code: 10444136A


Revo Upgrades as above @BognorMotors - Bognor Motors - Hire, Sales, Service & MOT Bognor Regis & Chichester

VW T6 | Big Brake Kit | Mono 6, 204ps


tools:

9mm long Allen bit socket (VW T50036 Socket XZN 9) - https://amzn.to/2uuevFe

Spline,Hex,XZN Sockets set - https://amzn.to/2RqKZt2

Draper 64534 Square Drive Ratchet Torque Wrench 3/8 Inch - https://amzn.to/2t3QhRw

Draper 64535 1/2 Inch Square Drive 22.1-154.9 lb-ft Ratchet Torque Wrench- https://amzn.to/2SuOHml

Sealey AK730B Breaker Bar 600mm 1/2"Sq Drive Blue - https://amzn.to/2ZuIf0k

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[Pauly]

I use this spline, has all the bits you need for same money as above
Clarke CIS12/9S 9 Piece Impact Spline Bit And 1/2” Drive Bit Holder Set - Machine Mart - Machine Mart

 

[Yzfr1]

Can anyone recommend a brand of rear brake disc that wont corrode to bits in 3-4 years like mine have?
Or is OEM still my best option?
Mine have seen better days and MOT soon.

 

[Loz]

I used Brembo as my replacements. Read this: https://www.t6forum.com/threads/how-to-changing-rear-disks-rotors-and-pads.12710/

 

[Dellmassive]

I Like Pagid and Brembo .

Service Parts List - What Goes Where -

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[Yzfr1]

Just for clarity ......I've found a real good price on rear Brembo pad set.
Can someone confirm that all rear discs and pads are the same on all vans as listed in Dellmassive's post and Brembo pad part number P85083 fits.
It comes with new retaining shims and bolts.

 

[BognorMotors]

Paint the bells before you fit to stop future corrosion. All VW brake discs, cars and vans, seem the same and look awful within weeks.

 

[Yzfr1]

Paint the bells before you fit to stop future corrosion. All VW brake discs, cars and vans, seem the same and look awful within weeks.

That is my plan!