New Discs needed OEM Vag or Pagid from Eurocarparts?

[SlowlnFastOut]

The front brake discs need replacing on our Scirocco R, the local OEM VAG trade parts specialist, want £153.36 for genuine items whereas if I take a look on the Eurocarparts site at Pagid discs they will only cost me £118.80.

Is there much of a difference in quality between the two? or is it a case that the VW OEMs may well be identical apart from the packaging?

[W8PMC]

SlowlnFastOut said:

The front brake discs need replacing on our Scirocco R, the local OEM VAG trade parts specialist, want £153.36 for genuine items whereas if I take a look on the Eurocarparts site at Pagid discs they will only cost me £118.80.

Is there much of a difference in quality between the two? or is it a case that the VW OEMs may well be identical apart from the packaging?

I'd be fairly sure the Pagid's at Eurocarparts will be the same as the OEM pads as most OEM pads appear to be manufactured by Pagid. This is certainly the case on my M5 & likewise i've bought 2 sets of rears & 1 set of fronts from Eurocarparts.