All Things Mk5 > Performance Modifications
NQSBBK really cost effective?
The Red Warrior:
I've just fitted the NQSBBK to my GTI a few weeks ago. I needed new rear pads too (also got new rotors all round too) so got pads the same front and rear. Went with Ferodo DS2500 as many people on this forum seem to rate them highly. Plus Addiction Motorsport sell a version of them that are modified Boxster S pads that fit the standard Boxster caliper (which is what the NQSBBK caliper is from) that sweep the whole width of the standard GTI rotors.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vw-Audi-BBK-Converted-Ferodo-DS2500-Front-Pads-for-Porsche-Boxster-Calipers-/111067243808?hash=item19dc1fa520:g:ZbEAAMXQY8JRhWeL
Paradox1:
for the cost of the NQSBBK you can have a bigger brake setup with a bigger disk
The Red Warrior:
--- Quote from: Paradox1 on May 11, 2017, 12:32:37 pm ---for the cost of the NQSBBK you can have a bigger brake setup with a bigger disk
--- End quote ---
I know, but I'm running the original 17" Denver wheels on my car, so my options were limited with what I could fit.
Also, here in New Zealand we have strict rules on car mods. When researching brake upgrades I found that as long as I kept the rotor size original I didn't need to get my brake upgrade certified (about an extra 300 pounds) so the NQSBBK seemed ideal. Since buying and fitting it I've found the law has changed and any caliper change now requires a certification too. :fighting:
Dunno what wheels the OP is running though.
pudding:
How is the pedal with the NQSBBK? We used to use Boxster rear calipers (I can't remember the Brembo model/part no.) on Corrado VR6s back in the day (23.1mm MC) and the pedal was terrible.
Paradox1:
Year rear calipers are scary on the fronts. i think even stock are better tbh
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