MK5 Golf GTI

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Title: S3 brakes on mk5 gti
Post by: MJGib on June 03, 2014, 10:15:00 am: Hi, was just wondering do S3 brake calipers fit striaght on without adaptions?

S3 to MK5 GTI

Thanks
Title: Re: S3 brakes on mk5 gti
Post by: rich83 on June 03, 2014, 10:16:28 am: Yep. Straight bolt on.
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Post by: dansmith180 on June 03, 2014, 10:32:31 am: They go straight on and you need the S3 hoses. BTW they're a great mod I love mine.
Title: Re: S3 brakes on mk5 gti
Post by: MJGib on June 03, 2014, 10:54:46 am: Cheers guys :-)
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Post by: GrayMK5GTI on June 03, 2014, 12:44:19 pm: Got them on mine, look and work great :happy2:
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Post by: TForrest94 on June 03, 2014, 04:27:28 pm: Picked a set up for mine the other day cant wait to get them on!
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Post by: MrDubberRubber on June 03, 2014, 09:21:08 pm: Bit of topic but does anyone know if they are a straight fit on to a GTtdi?
Title: Re: S3 brakes on mk5 gti
Post by: rich83 on June 03, 2014, 09:26:10 pm: Quote from: MrDubberRubber on June 03, 2014, 09:21:08 pm
Bit of topic but does anyone know if they are a straight fit on to a GTtdi?

Yes they should be as the GT TDI uses the 55mm hub same as the GTI
Title: Re: S3 brakes on mk5 gti
Post by: Andy on June 03, 2014, 09:32:50 pm: Quote from: MrDubberRubber on June 03, 2014, 09:21:08 pm
Bit of topic but does anyone know if they are a straight fit on to a GTtdi?

Yep got the r32 front and rear on my gttdi :happy2:
Title: Re: S3 brakes on mk5 gti
Post by: MKT on June 04, 2014, 01:01:49 pm: I take it that the S3 brakes will fit under the 17 Monza's or will I need 18s?
Title: Re: S3 brakes on mk5 gti
Post by: Scottymon on June 04, 2014, 01:43:29 pm: Quote from: MKT on June 04, 2014, 01:01:49 pm
I take it that the S3 brakes will fit under the 17 Monza's or will I need 18s?

Yeap, they fit under 17 inch Monzas (just), look good too. :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi715.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fww160%2Fjakethemoss%2FIMG_4889-1.jpg&hash=c4b401d3bac717471ee4c8f7d3cbf05e8f82ee3d)
Title: Re: S3 brakes on mk5 gti
Post by: MKT on June 04, 2014, 05:39:20 pm: Cheers mate love how they fill the wheel! I'll need to find a set at a reasonable price now :smiley:
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Post by: SurreyED30 on June 04, 2014, 06:15:04 pm: That's a snug fit :surprised:
Title: Re: S3 brakes on mk5 gti
Post by: sub39h on June 04, 2014, 09:31:53 pm: Quote from: MKT on June 04, 2014, 01:01:49 pm
I take it that the S3 brakes will fit under the 17 Monza's or will I need 18s?

Aside from Scotty providing direct proof, the S3 brakes are the same as the brakes on the A3 3.2 which was available as standard with 17s from the factory. They're definitely not a problem.