NQS BBK A Not Quite So Big Brake Kit..NQS Rear mods now.....

[DaveB@Vagbremtechnic]

Hello,

I just tried to mount the NQSBBK to my Audi A3 8V.
Good news is the caliper fits within the wheel.

Bad news is the adaptator doesn't fit !!! It touches the hub.

I took some pics.

Any help ?

DaveB do you do another adaptator that would do ? Or could I cut it a bit ?

Where did you get the carrier from? Ebay?

[snowfree52]

Bought it from someone on britskoda, didn't know this thread, discovered the nqsbbk on britskoda and when asked for where to find the adaptators, someone proposed some to me.

What do you think ? Can I file them a bit ? I think I'll need to file like a mm on a side

like that :

[DaveB@Vagbremtechnic]

They have the wrong offset as well I'm afraid.....if they mounted on the front it would be plug and play

[snowfree52]

offset for my hubs you mean ? Maybe but it seams they would have fit if it wasn't for the adaptators (or hub) being a bit too thick

[snowfree52]

Well, I had a go today and you were right. Even if I filed them down, they wouldn't be aligned with the caliper, there is around 15mm difference.

Could you make some that would fit ? Is this the same hub as the S3 ?

[snowfree52]

Dave ? What do you think?

is it the same hub as the S3 8P hub ? do/would you make it ?

[Redtom91]

website to buy online very soon

Any news on when the website will be up and running Dave? I'm looking to buy the front adapter kit if you have any left? Unfortunately can't read or send PM's yet.

Apologies for the necro-bump 

[th3_f15t]

Having tried to read through all of this long, long post to get what info I need and I've at least got part numbers and a rough cost of the complete kit. Thing is, as asked above, is this still happening much or have most people moved onto using the Audi TTRS front brake set up these days?

[dansmith180]

I think the TTRS setup is a better setup performance wise however isn't as practical as the NQSBBK since you need more clearance behind the spokes and larger wheels to fit over them. Also they're more expensive. However having the TTRS setup I can say although its a bit awkward sometimes the performance is fantastic.

[th3_f15t]

For a normal fast road user (like myself), the NQSBBK seems to be the better option as it's cheaper to services, offers superior braking performance over the 345mm OEM setup (which I currently run) and allows you to flash a nice Porsche logo under your front wheels (if you're a willy waving show-want-to-be kind like me!).

I've seen a set of calipers on eBay going for under £300, a quick refurb and some adaptors plus lines to bolt up to my GTI would be around £600 I think, but what sort of discs and pads are the most popular as I'll have to replace my current front discs (they're too thick)?

[MC71]

^^^^ Any OEM discs will fine, pads are dependant on your price range, i've run Porsche OEM Textar pads for the last 2 years and fine for road use.

[th3_f15t]

Cool, had a look at Pagid discs and pads and came to about £120. Now to take the plunge and buy some calipers, adaptors and lines! Just think for long term, this set up is far more viable than Audi TTRS brakes.

[snowfree52]

I may have the whole set to sell : calipers with pads, adapters, lines. Brand new, never used.

[edd30]

I may have the whole set to sell : calipers with pads, adapters, lines. Brand new, never used.

Photos & full description please. Front? 986 calipers ? Refurbed ? New powder coat ? Replacement seals, nipples? Cross over pipe changed? What pads? Who made are the lines? Discs ? Who made the adapters ? Proper high tensile bolts ? Where abouts are you ?

[snowfree52]

No selling of posts in threads and certainly without the posting requirements met.

Thanks
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