All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
Brakes..... Talk to me!!
Shoduchi:
--- Quote from: Pudding on April 15, 2016, 05:20:14 pm ---What about MK7 GTI brakes, and the dampers? Do either of them fit the MK5? I keep hearing great things about both!
I couldn't believe how heavy the brakes were on my old R32, so they won't be going on my GTI. They're pretty effective though.
I must admit, and I sound like a broken record, but I haven't yet found the standard brakes to be woefully inadequate. I'm just on OEM discs and pads, recent pair of rear calipers (old ones seized solid) and they feel great. The only time I've had a moderately brown pant moment was coming off a motorway at 120ish on a downhill slip road and I thought I was going to run out of road, but they did stop me, just. My fault for driving so fast, but that accounts for about 1% of my daily driving. Around town and more sensible speeds the stockers are awesome....and light!
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I really think the NQSBBK would be a great upgrade for you (lighter than OEM or similar weight and much more powerful). Bigger brake discs (TTRS, Brembo 17Z or 18Z) only for track use, I think. :smiley:
flashp:
S3 front and rear will be a big step up for a good price.
Shoduchi:
--- Quote from: flashp on April 15, 2016, 06:19:08 pm ---S3 front and rear will be a big step up for a good price.
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They are much better but there's the weight issue with them. I have the fronts on my GT Sport and I noticed after I had them fitted. Of course we get used to the added weight after a while.
I'd keep an eye out for a good condition NQSBBK in 2nd hand. :smiley:
flashp:
--- Quote from: Shoduchi on April 15, 2016, 06:28:42 pm ---
--- Quote from: flashp on April 15, 2016, 06:19:08 pm ---S3 front and rear will be a big step up for a good price.
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They are much better but there's the weight issue with them. I have the fronts on my GT Sport and I noticed after I had them fitted. Of course we get used to the added weight after a while.
I'd keep an eye out for a good condition NQSBBK in 2nd hand. :smiley:
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Absolutely, depends on OP's budget. He's given examples that are quite dissimilar in cost and spec. as being an option.
Paradox1:
I don't want to spend a grand on brakes. More like 5-6would suit me. Which is better against fade, nqsbbk or r32 setup?
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