MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Shaunygti on July 01, 2014, 07:11:22 am

Title: s3 brakes
Post by: Shaunygti on July 01, 2014, 07:11:22 am

Looking to upgrade my brakes to audi s3 set up from a 2008 model.
Will it just be a straight bolt on job and discs the same.heard that people have fitted them but want to be 100% sure b4 buying
Hope someone can clear this up for me cheers  :happy2:

Title: Re: s3 brakes
Post by: JoeDarKa on July 01, 2014, 07:15:56 am

You need new calipers, larger discs, r32/s3 brake lines and dust shields.

Title: Re: s3 brakes
Post by: th3_f15t on July 01, 2014, 07:18:42 am

Audi S3, Golf R32 (mk5) of R20 (mk6) and Leon Cupra R front brakes all use the same caliper (in different colours) and use a 345 x 30mm vented front disc. They bolt straight onto the standard GTI hub and if you're running standard alloys, you'll have no issues with wheels.

You can normally pick up a whole front end swap for £300-500 depending on the condition. Best advice is to buy calipers, shields and lines used but new discs and pads (unless very low milage).

Title: Re: s3 brakes
Post by: bluo on July 01, 2014, 08:47:07 am

Or you can pay approx £750 for the whole front set up from Seat new.

calipers and carriers come in Vag Red to match rears.

I just did this upgrade and it has made a massive difference to stock fronts.

Title: Re: s3 brakes
Post by: Wooosh on July 01, 2014, 08:52:55 am

Golf R calipers & carriers with HEL braided lines & ATE dot 4 blue brake fluid does the job. :happy2:

Title: Re: s3 brakes
Post by: GTI-Ross on July 01, 2014, 09:47:50 am

Quote from: Wooosh on July 01, 2014, 08:52:55 am

Golf R calipers & carriers with HEL braided lines & ATE dot 4 blue brake fluid does the job. :happy2:

How much brake fluid do you need for a full flush?