MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: MaverickFSI on October 08, 2011, 10:34:06 pm
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Hi chaps,
Other than the R32/S3 brake set up, what other brake set up can you utilise from a VAG car with minimal ease? I have an Ed30 and under firm braking they feel crap!
Many thanks.
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TTRS? R8? Why not try the NQS BBK, not VAG but highly regarded
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TTRS? R8? Why not try the NQS BBK, not VAG but highly regarded
And the TTRS's bolt straight up, no bespoke this and special that? R8, there's an idea, although I wish to retain the original wheels and I don't imagine they'll tuck under a 18" wheel?
What about Porsche? I have a set of 911 rears on my Corrado 20vT and using Ibiza Cupra discs they bolt straight on.
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I'm no expert but I'm sure people have fitted R8 and TTRS brakes. Might not be a straight fit though. Why don't you want R32 brakes or equivalent?
DaveB is the man to ask for advice :happy2:
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I'm no expert but I'm sure people have fitted R8 and TTRS brakes. Might not be a straight fit though. Why don't you want R32 brakes or equivalent?
DaveB is the man to ask for advice :happy2:
It's not a case that I don't won't the R32 set up as I'm sure it provides ample amounts of stopping power over the standard GTI set up, I just fancy something a little different perhaps? Plus when I've found a pair or complete R32/S3 set up they seem to be priced like there made from gold with added VW tax because people know you can bolt them on to different models as an OEM+ upgrade. I figured for the same money I could get something that isn't so common and that little bit different.
An example was a few weeks back on eBay, a breaker who had a burnt out R32 wanted £1,200 for the fronts & rears with discs & pads. There not £1,200 brakes surely!? My 4 pot porkers only set me back £375.
Would the front R32's suffice on there own or is it understood that rears get done also?
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I've got front & rear bur only because I found them for sale as a set. Most people are happy with just the fronts upgraded as far as I'm aware.
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I've got front & rear bur only because I found them for sale as a set. Most people are happy with just the fronts upgraded as far as I'm aware.
I think the front's would do as I plan to go stage 1 and no further. Do you mind me asking how much you paid?
Cheers :happy2:
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£550 delivered for the whole lot
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£550 delivered for the whole lot
Wow :surprised: great price!!!
So I'd imagine a pair of front's would be in the region of 300-350 pounds?
Might well go for these? Still I'd be curious to know what other set up's fit with minimal mod's like? A set of porkers would look good :happy2:
Cheers bud.
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I got my r32 all round for £400, awesome stoppers
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i got the r32 calipers and carriers for the front for £200 the rear calipers for £60 but had to buy another pad carier for £60
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TTRS? R8? Why not try the NQS BBK, not VAG but highly regarded
What's not VAG about the Boxter / Cayman calipers :P
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TTRS? R8? Why not try the NQS BBK, not VAG but highly regarded
What's not VAG about the Boxter / Cayman calipers :P
:signLOL: I did say I'm not an expert :P
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TTRS? R8? Why not try the NQS BBK, not VAG but highly regarded
What's not VAG about the Boxter / Cayman calipers :P
OFFTOPIC Well... VAG does NOT include Porsche :P
Porsche has VAG shares but it is not included in VAG. Here are the marks that are included in VAG: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Group
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TTRS? R8? Why not try the NQS BBK, not VAG but highly regarded
What's not VAG about the Boxter / Cayman calipers :P
OFFTOPIC Well... VAG does NOT include Porsche :P
Porsche has VAG shares but it is not included in VAG. Here are the marks that are included in VAG: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Group
Sorry Weston, Ill get myself a;
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FPics_saved_from_the_net%2FCars%2F2031028_002_1M.jpg&hash=e1f049096989c1b2ea5476215401df6aaae71477)
:ashamed:
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TTRS? R8? Why not try the NQS BBK, not VAG but highly regarded
What's not VAG about the Boxter / Cayman calipers :P
OFFTOPIC Well... VAG does NOT include Porsche :P
Porsche has VAG shares but it is not included in VAG. Here are the marks that are included in VAG: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Group
Sorry Weston, Ill get myself a;
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FPics_saved_from_the_net%2FCars%2F2031028_002_1M.jpg&hash=e1f049096989c1b2ea5476215401df6aaae71477)
:ashamed:
LOL :grin: :drinking:
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Well we've both learnt something :smiley:
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It seems I may have been looking in the wrong places then as a few of you are quoting good prices for the R32 set up. Is there anything in addition to the calipers, carriers etc to get them to fit?
Does anyone have a pair of R32 front calipers for sale or know someone who is selling?
Thanks.
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How about these bad boys?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150671806454?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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How about these bad boys?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150671806454?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Bad boys they are indeed! However, they will probably go for around £500-600? Which is more than I wanted to pay out on a set, which makes the R32 option more appealing perhaps.
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Does anyone know what porker brakes fit the Mk5 platform and still get under the standard 18" pescy's?
Having trouble finding R32 front's, well not strictly true, but at a reasonable price that is;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-R32-345MM-310MM-FRONT-REAR-BRAKE-CONVERSION-KIT-CALIPERS-CARRIERS-/270822231639?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0e434e57 - Can't be right surely!?! I know that's for everything but if he broke and sold the front's separate, going by that valuation they'd be nudging 800 quid?!
Found a few others but still wanting 600+ quid.
Out of curiosity what is the going rate for a front R32 set up with & without discs & pads?
Cheers.
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It would still be worth bidding up to what you are prepared to pay, you never know what could happen......
Does anyone know what porker brakes fit the Mk5 platform and still get under the standard 18" pescy's?
Having trouble finding R32 front's, well not strictly true, but at a reasonable price that is;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-R32-345MM-310MM-FRONT-REAR-BRAKE-CONVERSION-KIT-CALIPERS-CARRIERS-/270822231639?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0e434e57 - Can't be right surely!?! I know that's for everything but if he broke and sold the front's separate, going by that valuation they'd be nudging 800 quid?!
Found a few others but still wanting 600+ quid.
Out of curiosity what is the going rate for a front R32 set up with & without discs & pads?
Cheers.
I have a topic running on the above brake kit, as a joke really because that price is absolutely ridiculous!!!! Clearly the seller is on cloud nine asking that money and also advertising them as Brembo....... :surprised:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,35643.0.html
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The Tarox BBK went for £460....bargain for some one. :happy2:
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It would still be worth bidding up to what you are prepared to pay, you never know what could happen......
Does anyone know what porker brakes fit the Mk5 platform and still get under the standard 18" pescy's?
Having trouble finding R32 front's, well not strictly true, but at a reasonable price that is;
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-GOLF-MK5-R32-345MM-310MM-FRONT-REAR-BRAKE-CONVERSION-KIT-CALIPERS-CARRIERS-/270822231639?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f0e434e57 - Can't be right surely!?! I know that's for everything but if he broke and sold the front's separate, going by that valuation they'd be nudging 800 quid?!
Found a few others but still wanting 600+ quid.
Out of curiosity what is the going rate for a front R32 set up with & without discs & pads?
Cheers.
I have a topic running on the above brake kit, as a joke really because that price is absolutely ridiculous!!!! Clearly the seller is on cloud nine asking that money and also advertising them as Brembo....... :surprised:
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,35643.0.html
Well he's definitely on something! Your thread was quite amusing, I expect he would of had numerous 'enthusiasts' contact him and politely inform him of the inaccurate description & comedy price tag, they're supposed to be VW dismantlers so you'd expect them to be a little more competitive in a widely available part perhaps?
I did think about watching them in eBay and as you say someone has got a bargain if all is legitament. I seem to be drawn to an OEM+ upgrade despite it's popularity but it's a proven solid step up from the ropey GTI set up.
Cheers mate.