Rusted discs mot pass or fail?

[davidpeebles]

Hi guys,

I have a 2014 golf gtd which has only done 31k miles.

My mot is due next month and my rear discs look really rusted. The braking doesn't feel too good either!

I'm wondering if someone could look at the pic and let me know if it would be an mot pass or fail?

[davidpeebles]

Thanks for the response guys. Don't mind paying to get them changed to avoid the fail just wondering why on earth they look like that after only 31k and not even 3 years old!

Anyone think maybe the calliper pin has seized and causing them not to work properly?

Never had a golf gtd before and coming from a scirocco I just assumed the brakes were rubbish in comparison to the Rocco but now looking at the brakes I'm thinking it's down to the rears not working properly.

[davidpeebles]

Okay had them checked this morning and told need new discs and pads.

I've been advised brembo are better than oem vw, does anyone think that would be right?

Cost for new pads, discs and brake fluid change - £250 (baring in mind I have electronic handbrake). Seems reasonable?

[davidpeebles]

No idea they've looked like that since I bought the car in December. Perhaps it's been laying about for a while before I bought it and maybe the calipers aren't working properly therefore not a lot of pressure is being used in the rears?

I don't know a great deal about cars however i've had 8 in total over 12 years which includes 3 sciroccos and I've never seen my discs looking like that !

I'm hoping if I get them replaced they give the same effectiveness of the scirocco because right now I feel like the GTD brakes are st in comparison! Perhaps someone with a GTD could comment on how good they feel their brakes are?