Ive just started replacing the disks and pads on my GTI as its always on my to-do list due to the front pads being quite worn.
Anyways ive now noticed that the whole lot is original from new so 14 years old.
Granted its only done 42k but its still shocking.
Its fighting me now all the way, its took me a day to do the fronts. Ended up having to get a sledge hammer to remove the disks....
Now the backs are worse, after crow barring the pads out ive now found that the carrier bolts are made of chocolate cornflakes. Might end up having to remove the whole axle to drill them out.
Only plus side is i can change the bushes while im there.
Poor maintenance all round i say.