All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
Big brakes or Not
john_o:
agree with what others have said.
your choice is really spend ££ for R32 (+ rear to balance it?) or ££££ on a BBK
the key point for me was that the std 312mm arent '150mph' brakes in the first place.
marginal for 200bhp maybe but higher definitely not.
even without crazy driving or track, one good stop from reasonable speed and they would fade.
I guess its the opposite of the headroom tuning ability for the K04 cars :signLOL:
there are also additional issues like improved pedal feel.
I intend to writeup on my build thread but there are also downside to R32 setup (increased unsprung weight), and prob more balanced with matched rears.
Top Cats RS4 (old version) brake setup is well nice too for a bit more £££
Im very happy with mine, but Im looking to offset the weight with TT arms/hubs / new wheels etc
in summary I reckon you should consider your options :happy2:
Hedge:
I can only echo what the others have said and would go as far as saying my R32/Cupra R fronts is one of the best things I did to my car.
They can be a bit grabby at times though but their ability easily outweighs any negatives. :happy2:
gillm:
just to add to my post , i have used my 312s on track . on uk tracks they were fine on cold sessions (nov track days) done a whole day at donny , but at the ring mine were dead at adneu . and at combe in summer months they were tired after around 5 laps .
Janner_Sy:
my 312s with uprated pads were absolutely shagged after 3 laps of the ring. by far the weakest point on the car
vRS Carl:
Something I failed to add was that I only have 17" wheels so I don't want to be forking out for 18" wheels aswell just to fit an R32 brake kit.
I reckon I could get the same from the DS2500's, maybe better discs, braided hoses and decent tyres.
As I said I don't go on tracks with the car and don't drive it like I stole it.
Thanks for all the input guys. Keep it coming
Carl :happy2:
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