18 GTI SE front brakes

[Jonnymk7.5]

Just got an inspection on my 18 GTI SE. Passed with 64k miles. Guy told me front inner pads are low. But the outer pads plenty of meat. Calipers are not functioning right?

 

[xXDavidCXx]

Pull the pads and look for yourself

 

[Wade_GT]

It’s common for inner pads to wear faster since that’s the side where the piston hits. There is no piston pushing the outer pad toward the rotor.

That said, you might as well remove the front wheels after safely jacking the car up and taking a look. If you don’t have the means to do that, might as well plan for front pad replacement at your favorite mechanic.

 

[shortyb]

Sounds like the guide pins might be stuck.

 

[jimlloyd40]

If those are the original pads that's good pad life. Mine were gone by 25K.

 

[Dog Dad Wagon]

If those are the original pads that's good pad life. Mine were gone by 25K.

my original pads made it to 95K on my last car, 2015 GTI S non-PP DSG

 

[jimlloyd40]

my original pads made it to 95K on my last car, 2015 GTI S non-PP DSG

That's really good.

 

[Dog Dad Wagon]

That's really good.

mechanic told me they would’ve made it to 120, I just traded it in at 95.

I hate using my brakes. It’s an emotional distaste lol

 

[bentin]

Single piston brakes are always going to do that. You can flip them side to side if you're really watching your pennies though.

 

[Jonnymk7.5]

I'm going with ATE ceramic pads from Autohaus. Might as well replace rotors too. Have lips on them.

 

[Jonnymk7.5]

Just got rotors and pads done. When mechanic took the pads off. The inner and outer were pretty much evenly worn. Couldn't tell just looking into them with wheels off. Could've gone more. But got them done anyway. Ceramics will last awhile.

 

[Gr33nBunny]

Replaced the pads on my 18 SE at 35k. Did the rotors also, but the pads were shot.

 

[Jonnymk7.5]

After breaking in new ATE rotors and ATE ceramic pads. Seems it brakes firmer and stronger then OEMs. Would recommend them.