MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: rich83 on December 02, 2011, 02:32:42 pm

Title: Are these porsche 4 pots any good?
Post by: rich83 on December 02, 2011, 02:32:42 pm

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Porsche-996-997-Calipers-vw-golf-audi-a4-4-pot-four-pot-/250932290971?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a6cbae59b#ht_720wt_911

Are they of use?

Title: Re: Are these porsche 4 pots any good?
Post by: Bikerz on December 02, 2011, 02:34:26 pm

I think the rears off a 986 S or 996 are what you need. I have some 996 rears for sale for £300

Title: Re: Are these porsche 4 pots any good?
Post by: rich83 on December 02, 2011, 02:45:45 pm

I thought it was the rears that were no good due to the small pistons.

Title: Re: Are these porsche 4 pots any good?
Post by: Bikerz on December 02, 2011, 02:58:40 pm

 :signLOL: That wont be the reason for sure! For example the early 6 pots have large pistons and the later ones have smaller pistons. The smaller ones offer greater feel and no noticeable loose in performance, hence the later smaller pot ones are worth more. I have the earlier larger piston ones (but will be going pedal box with 2 separate systems and choose my own master cylinder sizes to get rid of this problem).

 The mk4 boys use the 996 rears!

Title: Re: Are these porsche 4 pots any good?
Post by: vRSAlex on December 02, 2011, 11:31:35 pm

Whats your aim for them rich?  For the 312mm or 345mm discs?

Title: Re: Are these porsche 4 pots any good?
Post by: rich83 on December 03, 2011, 01:42:50 am

No idea alex... but fancy something lighter and 4 pot, without breaking the bank... i dont want much!  :signLOL: