MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Northerner on October 02, 2012, 09:20:52 pm

Title: R32 Brake upgrade
Post by: Northerner on October 02, 2012, 09:20:52 pm
As I need to change all the discs and pads on my new purchase, I'm thinking about upgrading the whole lot with R32/S3 calipers & 345/315mm discs

Is this a worthwhile upgrade?

Also, will the R32/S3 set up fit under the standard 17" wheels?
Title: Re: R32 Brake upgrade
Post by: Andy on October 02, 2012, 09:32:37 pm
its a good up grade--think they do fit under 17" wheels
Title: Re: R32 Brake upgrade
Post by: bigmig95 on October 02, 2012, 09:40:32 pm
 :happy2: 

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=22166.0
Title: Re: R32 Brake upgrade
Post by: Northerner on October 02, 2012, 09:55:26 pm
Nice one.
Title: Re: R32 Brake upgrade
Post by: Northerner on October 02, 2012, 10:01:25 pm
BTW - Whats the going rate for a set of front & rear calipers?
Title: Re: R32 Brake upgrade
Post by: Andy on October 03, 2012, 12:06:20 am
if your really lucky you can pick them up cheap on e-bay like i did  :happy2:
Title: Re: R32 Brake upgrade
Post by: sub39h on October 03, 2012, 09:15:17 am
R32 brakes are the same as the ones found on the A3 3.2 quattro, which was available from the factory with 17" alloys. So yes, they fit :happy2:
Title: Re: R32 Brake upgrade
Post by: Northerner on October 03, 2012, 08:05:26 pm
if your really lucky you can pick them up cheap on e-bay like i did  :happy2:
I've been offered a set of fronts for £150+vat and the rears for £110 +vat. Not sure if thats a good price or not
Title: Re: R32 Brake upgrade
Post by: Andy on October 03, 2012, 08:26:00 pm
if your really lucky you can pick them up cheap on e-bay like i did  :happy2:
I've been offered a set of fronts for £150+vat and the rears for £110 +vat. Not sure if thats a good price or not

yep thats cheap,thats what i payed for them--get them bought :happy2:
Title: Re: R32 Brake upgrade
Post by: JASGTI on October 03, 2012, 10:29:46 pm

I've been offered a set of fronts for £150+vat and the rears for £110 +vat. Not sure if thats a good price or not
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If you don't I will have them  :signLOL: