Wondered if you guys can help me identify the front brake pad style/type in my '08 V8. Twice I've been sent the wrong part which is typically much larger. These pads are roughly 2.5" (62mm) wide x 5" (130mm) tall. They are held in by two alignment pins only - no center bolt. I'm sure the photos will help identify their part number. Thanks!!
What type of front pad is this?
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Wondered if you guys can help me identify the front brake pad style/type in my '08 V8. Twice I've been sent the wrong part which is typically much larger. These pads are roughly 2.5" (62mm) wide x 5" (130mm) tall. They are held in by two alignment pins only - no center bolt. I'm sure the photos will help identify their part number. Thanks!!
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Yup, It'll happen every time....
Unfortunately, you are the victim of bad Touareg parts marketing!
You should have called me first!
I would have told you that no one in the aftermarket makes the correct brake pad yet, but that very soon, as soon as a week or two from now, my vendor will finally release these pads for sale to me after some 18 months of mid-wifing them into existence. I would have discussed with you all the issues and options for your brake repair.
Fortunately, you may still call me to talk about all of this. Call me at your convenience at my number below,
Yours,
Geoff
DasTurg -
Unfortunately, you are the victim of bad Touareg parts marketing!
You should have called me first!
I would have told you that no one in the aftermarket makes the correct brake pad yet, but that very soon, as soon as a week or two from now, my vendor will finally release these pads for sale to me after some 18 months of mid-wifing them into existence. I would have discussed with you all the issues and options for your brake repair.
Fortunately, you may still call me to talk about all of this. Call me at your convenience at my number below,
Yours,
Geoff
Unfortunately, am still waiting for these pads to arrive. The manufacturer states that the steel back plate has not arrived to begin production. I have independently called the steel manufacturer and will expect to get some more details on Monday when everyone comes back to work.
That is the latest. The current delivery date officially offered by the manufacturer is mid January.
These pads will be supplied in a severe duty formula, carbon-metallic, low dust material. Well worth the wait compared to the current option which is the OEM pads from the dealer or an independent Pagid distributor. These dust broadly, as is known.
Feel free to call me for more discussion?
Regards for a good New Year,
Geoff
That is the latest. The current delivery date officially offered by the manufacturer is mid January.
These pads will be supplied in a severe duty formula, carbon-metallic, low dust material. Well worth the wait compared to the current option which is the OEM pads from the dealer or an independent Pagid distributor. These dust broadly, as is known.
Feel free to call me for more discussion?
Regards for a good New Year,
Geoff
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I have been running around crazy looking for this pads. Sheesh...finally found a seller on ebay selling the dual pin set.
And finally I will have a pad to sell as of Wednesday this coming week... been waiting 18 months for this to become reality!
So if you want a severe duty set of pads as a part of a complete kit, I will have this this week. Otherwise, the only thing available is the OEM pad, unless your E-Bay seller has a Chinese piece of .... to sell. Not seen this yet...
Call me for more details?
Geoff
So if you want a severe duty set of pads as a part of a complete kit, I will have this this week. Otherwise, the only thing available is the OEM pad, unless your E-Bay seller has a Chinese piece of .... to sell. Not seen this yet...
Call me for more details?
Geoff
Geoff, I read your post about the low dust feature, but is the dust that is generated corrosive?...to the wheel finish that is.
Thanks
Well, I have been running the original OE pads on my 2004 V6 now for all 6 + years I have owned it (37K miles), and the wheel finish is spotless!
The answer is simple - I wash and wax the car periodically, more so in three seasons than winter, at the local brushless car wash. I never have done an orbital on the finish and it looks great. The wheels look great - because I don't ignore them, and there is some wax on them from the beginning... And the shape of those rims is conducive to cleaning up well.
Far as I know, these pads will produce some dust and there will be some attraction to the wheels - how could you produce a metallic blend pad without this?
Nonetheless, I expect the same comments you read about the other pads I sell to appertain. There will be significantly less dust and less constant cleaning... if that had previously been an issue. Regardless, you will want to maintain the finish of your vehicle from road grime and debris and that means regular cleaning.
All dust is corrosive, including ceramic dusts. My wife's former Pacifica, with Akebono factory ceramic pads front and rear, was not as soil free after three years of ownership as my Touareg is now after 6 years. It's just BLONDER dust, that's all, free of metal that will enhance electrostatic attraction to the wheels.
You still gotta clean them.
Geoff
The answer is simple - I wash and wax the car periodically, more so in three seasons than winter, at the local brushless car wash. I never have done an orbital on the finish and it looks great. The wheels look great - because I don't ignore them, and there is some wax on them from the beginning... And the shape of those rims is conducive to cleaning up well.
Far as I know, these pads will produce some dust and there will be some attraction to the wheels - how could you produce a metallic blend pad without this?
Nonetheless, I expect the same comments you read about the other pads I sell to appertain. There will be significantly less dust and less constant cleaning... if that had previously been an issue. Regardless, you will want to maintain the finish of your vehicle from road grime and debris and that means regular cleaning.
All dust is corrosive, including ceramic dusts. My wife's former Pacifica, with Akebono factory ceramic pads front and rear, was not as soil free after three years of ownership as my Touareg is now after 6 years. It's just BLONDER dust, that's all, free of metal that will enhance electrostatic attraction to the wheels.
You still gotta clean them.
Geoff
Geoff, I couldn't agree with you more about having to periodically clean the wheels. The reason I asked in the first place is that on my other VW, which is only a sunny day car, in the event that I get caught in the rain, and I don't wash off the wheels that day, I noticed that there are little black dots that look like they are embedded into the wheel's clear coat.
I know that the lower dusting pads will alleviate this to some degree, but was wondering if there is such a things as 'non-corrosive' dust...which you have explained above that there isn't due to the material content.
Thanks!
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Like Geoff has been stating in addition to cleaning the wheel frequently you should protect the painted wheels with some sort of wax.
The benefit of using a wax or paint sealer on your wheels are that they are easier to clean and since the surfaces are slicker dust does not stick as easily.
Wheels should be only cleaned when cool, with a mild soap and water. They are painted and should be treated the same as the car body.
Here are three Products I have used in the order of best price and performance
3M Performance finish (Paint sealant/protectant)
***** Last about 2.5 months******
ICE by Turtle Wax Sythetic wax (Water Based paint sealant)
**** Only lasts a bit over two months*****
Wheel wax (Paste Wax specifically for wheels)
*** Only lasts about a month and a Half****
The benefit of using a wax or paint sealer on your wheels are that they are easier to clean and since the surfaces are slicker dust does not stick as easily.
Wheels should be only cleaned when cool, with a mild soap and water. They are painted and should be treated the same as the car body.
Here are three Products I have used in the order of best price and performance
3M Performance finish (Paint sealant/protectant)
***** Last about 2.5 months******
ICE by Turtle Wax Sythetic wax (Water Based paint sealant)
**** Only lasts a bit over two months*****
Wheel wax (Paste Wax specifically for wheels)
*** Only lasts about a month and a Half****
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