MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Bryn on June 05, 2012, 01:04:18 pm

Title: GTi Brake upgrade
Post by: Bryn on June 05, 2012, 01:04:18 pm: Hi Guys, newbie here so go a bit easy :smiley:

Just recently bought a MK5 GTi DSG, absolutely made up, great little car.

I plan on a Stage 1 tune fairly soon so I'm looking for a suitable brake upgrade.
I dont want any fiddling about (spacers etc) just something that will bolt straight on and fit behind the standard 18" Monza II alloys, also budget is limited :sad1:

Are the S3, TTS, Golf R, R32 brakes all the same? and If I picked up a second hand kit would these fit without any mods?

If some kind sole could advise on a way forward I'd be very grateful :smiley:

Many thanks
Bryn
Title: Re: GTi Brake upgrade
Post by: Geoffcapes on June 08, 2012, 07:40:36 am: I ve got a scirocco gt which I believe shares the same brakes as Ur gti. I know what u mean about them need changing, i m currently running at stage 2.

If weight isn't a issue the R, S3, brakes are a simple option to upgrade them that will give u bigger discs and improved braking.

There are better brakes available but obviously they cost a lot more.
Title: Re: GTi Brake upgrade
Post by: monte on June 08, 2012, 08:00:07 am: Welcome Bryn :smiley: (and Geoff)

Geoff is right regarding the weight of the S3/R32 brakes. They are very heavey. I recently sold my original Ed30/Gti brakes (front and rear) and they weighed about 48kgs.
Just the Front S3/R32 setup is 43kgs :surprised:

Don't get me wrong, I have S3 brakes all round and the difference is like night and day!

They are more than capable brakes for me. They cope well with the odd lap round the Nurburgring, which is the most I ever challenge them!

But if u get the modding bug, you soon be wanting to shed some pounds off the car. This is where most start with some lightweight brakes!
Title: Re: GTi Brake upgrade
Post by: gigolo456 on June 08, 2012, 08:26:33 am: Which I mite b doing soon, lol, any reasonably priced liteweight brakes??
Title: Re: GTi Brake upgrade
Post by: monte on June 08, 2012, 10:00:12 am: Quote from: gigolo456 on June 08, 2012, 08:26:33 am
Which I mite b doing soon, lol, any reasonably priced liteweight brakes??

Have a search for the NQSBBK (not-quite-so-big-brake-kit) :happy2:

Uses lightweight Porsche calipers with the standard GTI discs :wink:

Either the NQSBBK or the S3/R32 brakes are Highly Recommended. :smiley:
Title: Re: GTi Brake upgrade
Post by: gigolo456 on June 08, 2012, 10:05:00 am: Cheers, my calipers are in a very sorry state!!
Title: Re: GTi Brake upgrade
Post by: Bryn on June 11, 2012, 05:18:11 pm: Brilliant, thanks for you input guys :happy2: think I'll look out for a second hand R32 set up :smiley:
Title: Re: GTi Brake upgrade
Post by: monte on June 11, 2012, 07:15:02 pm: Quote from: Bryn on June 11, 2012, 05:18:11 pm
Brilliant, thanks for you input guys :happy2: think I'll look out for a second hand R32 set up :smiley:

Ill have one for sale soon if you are interested :happy2:
(well I say soon, after Inters ill be away till the 20th July) :ashamed:

DaveB will be polishing the pistons and fitting new seals and then they will be up for sale :wink:

Everything needed is included! Calipers, carriers, pads, discs, dust shields and braided lines :smiley:

Discs and pads have at least 90% left.

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftt210%2Fmonte0797%2F7c42260c.jpg&hash=6cd1b882a74356675897be84ebd9a1944c2ed095)
Title: Re: GTi Brake upgrade
Post by: Bryn on June 15, 2012, 05:47:15 pm: Sounds interesting, Are the calipers in the picture MK5 R32 or S3, or are they both the same? :ashamed:
Title: Re: GTi Brake upgrade
Post by: monte on June 15, 2012, 07:14:51 pm: Mk5 R32/S3 are the same mate although the latest 2010 ones have now got some sort of lugs on the front of the caliper. Don't know why though :confused: