Brake pads and discs

Suspension; Gearbox, Clutch and Driveshafts; Brakes; Steering; Throttle and clutch cable issues
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jdw66
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Brake pads and discs

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Quick question can i fit 239x20mm discs with 239x20mm pads into mk 2 scirocco brake callipers or i have i got to fit 239x12mm brake pads.


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Pretty sure the calipers and carriers are the same for both vented and solid discs, the only difference is the thickness of the pads that allows the thicker disc to fit.

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Thanks Ben for the reply. As i'm going to be fitting vented discs, it looks like i need the smaller pads, unfortunately.


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