MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: Audi S3 8P Front Brake Calipers on mk5 golf gti
Post by: lionodub on December 10, 2019, 08:00:44 pm

Hi guys,

I need some help. I have a golf mk5 gti and would like to upgrade the brakes on them. I have seen as set of audi s3 8p brakes for sale, and was wondering if:

A: They are a straight swap, or will I have to buy some additional items?
B: Are they worth the upgrade, or will some decent uprated disks and pads work just as effectively?

Thank you guys in advance! :happy2:

Title: Re: Audi S3 8P Front Brake Calipers on mk5 golf gti
Post by: neilw on December 11, 2019, 06:00:27 pm

8P are the same as MK5 R32, If you can find 8v versions they are considered better.

Both are a straight swap and worth it if you're not running stock power

https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,108106.0.html

Title: Re: Audi S3 8P Front Brake Calipers on mk5 golf gti
Post by: exodus_ste on December 12, 2019, 03:02:30 pm

8P and R32 calipers are slightly different to each other and as a result it's super important that you get the pads to suit the caliper. R32 calipers won't accept S3 pads.

Just a random nugget of info  :laugh:

Title: Re: Audi S3 8P Front Brake Calipers on mk5 golf gti
Post by: 9MAK on March 30, 2024, 06:48:42 am

i bought my ed30 with r32 or 8p calipers is there a way to check as i wanted to upgrade my pads but i’m not sure if there s3 or r32 calipers?