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With G60 discs and carriers, the pad is further away from the point that the disc/wheel/hub rotates around, and therefore you get an increase in braking torque. Imagine having a longer handle on your trolley jack; it would take less effort to jack the car up. The surface area of the disc is also increased, because although the distance across the face is the same (to match the pad), it's further away from the centre. Basically it's a bigger ring. Also, some of the extra weight is offset by the fact that G60 discs are 22mm thick, whereas standard GTI discs are 25mm thick. Now I had G60 discs and carriers with Ferodo DS2500 pads on my first GTI (they were on it when I bought it). My current one has good condition standard discs and Pagid pads. I don't find anything wrong with the standard brakes to be honest. The main benefit is they look better behind the wheels!