3.3TT How do I get the EU spec brake pads?

[JoeMQ]

I'm tired of my car having seizure every few thousand miles and have to re seat the brakes again and again. Is there a way to get EU spec pads in US? Or is there other alternatives?

 

[itguy61]

You have to find someone who sells them and then pay a hefty price. Khartunerz has some good pads for much less money.

 

[turboAWD]

I'm tired of my car having seizure every few thousand miles and have to re seat the brakes again and again. Is there a way to get EU spec pads in US? Or is there other alternatives?

There are a few places that claim to sell them. I think they're around $200-250 for a set of front pads and similar for rears.

 

[Helo58]

You have to find someone who sells them and then pay a hefty price. Khartunerz has some good pads for much less money.

As @itguy61 said above... Your one stop shop for Stinger front brakes...
Brakes

 

[itguy61]

I would buy Hawk pads if I were going to spend that kind of money. Several here have used them and said they were really good. A bit dusty but worth it to have good brakes.

 

[turboAWD]

Hawk pads generally have a good name, but I know I was disappointed in the HP+ for my Legacy.. Switched to Carbotech before they were half worn, IIRC. Accordingly, they'll probably be the last brand I try once it's time to switch away from stock pads..

 

[itguy61]

Looks like there are pads at Carbtech that have the same cross reference to others cars like the other aftermarket pads listed now.

 

[turboAWD]

Looks like there are pads at Carbtech that have the same cross reference to others cars like the other aftermarket pads listed now.

I'm actually working to send them some pads that someone took off their Stinger so they can have some real pads to work from - they said they wanted to verify fitment, etc.. So hopefully in a couple of weeks they'll have official support. I'm still at ~1100 miles, so don't need new brakes yet..