I need Brakes!!

[slix]

That seems like a good deal. Is it just a simple bolt straight on kit or do you need anything else apart from fluid?

I guess you're asking me?

And yes all you need is included. Just need to change or top up your brake fluid if you lose any.

[bad devotions]

interesting thread. I've wondered about a brake upgrade what with how quickly the standard set up fades under more enthusiastic driving conditions. £1k+, for me, is too much. These eBay jobbies seem to represent good value.

[trackep]

Sorted a pair of mk7 pp calipers!!! Just waiting for them to arrive. Think I will give them a refurb. May aswell go for the S3 310mm rears while I'm on, so on the look out for them now.

I'm after discs with the silver anti corrosion on it. Is this standard on a lot of discs now or do I have to specify it? Also, what are thoughts on the the M-tec or Vagbremetics 340mm j-hook discs?

[AJP]

Sorted a pair of mk7 pp calipers!!! Just waiting for them to arrive. Think I will give them a refurb. May aswell go for the S3 310mm rears while I'm on, so on the look out for them now.

I'm after discs with the silver anti corrosion on it. Is this standard on a lot of discs now or do I have to specify it? Also, what are thoughts on the the M-tec or Vagbremetics 340mm j-hook discs?

Good choice! The 310mm rears seem rare, and command a premium by the way.

I just went for OEM Pagid discs and pads. Nothing wrong with them. I'm sure the fancy discs are good, but if you're looking to get a bit of extra stopping power out of the setup you might be better putting the money towards some fast road pads.

[rich83]

The VBT 340mm J hook discs are a rip off IMO. Mtec are decent I think @xjay1337 uses them.

[Lewo]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272122833683

They are the advert for the mk4 5x100 but if you send a message to him he does the same kit with correct bolts but with discs that fit the mk5 instead for the same price. Also can choose whatever colour and logo you want.

Just thought, will this fit in the standard 17" wheels or only 18"?

[trackep]

Took delivery of my calipers today. First thing..........Jesus they weigh a bit!!!! Coupled with the 340mm discs am i going to feel the weight over the 312's or does the braking performance out weigh the con of the weight? Next thing refurb? i'm quite handy with tools and do most jobs on my cars and bikes. Is it just a case of buying a refurb kit? or will i need any specialist tools to do the calipers? cheers

[Dan_FR]

Aye, theyre huge. Standard 312mm calipers, flexi lines and pads comes to 14kg mind, excluding discs so the difference probably isn't AS big as you might think. I didn't notice much if any difference when I went 345mm

Cars with these brakes tend to have more alloy parts too which offsets the weight

[rich83]

Caliper and carrier.



Disc 340mm



So thats 18.5kg per side... plus 500g for pads per corner?

[pudding]

I'm after discs with the silver anti corrosion on it.

Zinc spray that can take a bit of heat is all you need.  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Zinc-Spray-Grey-Primer-Anti-Rust-Heat-Resistant-350-c-Galvanise-Metal-Steel-/121856500282?hash=item1c5f36a23a:g:u8UAAOSw~gRVlnvU

I'm sure somewhere must sell it in single cans though!

[trackep]

@rich83 What caliper is that? Looks completely different to the GTI PP i've got?

[fab5freddy]

@rich83 What caliper is that? Looks completely different to the GTI PP i've got?

That's an S3 caliper 

You've opted for the mk7 gti calipers?

[AJP]

This is the mk7 PP caliper and carrier, same as the latest S3 and mk7 R. 7kg.

Lighter than the old R32/S3 caliper and carrier.

[AJP]

Again, I'd advise anyone looking into this to read the big thread I linked to in the first reply of this thread. Lots of info.

[rich83]

@rich83 What caliper is that? Looks completely different to the GTI PP i've got?

as above... S3 caliper