Brembo Brakes Kit

[mackit]

Well...was told to take it easy so if i'm honest i've just feathered them so far.  Will try and give an update, if anyone's interested that is, when they are bedded in.

I have noticed however that the braking does seem more progressive compared to standard. 

And can someone confirm something for me because i don't know if this is just in my head.  These brakes are a lot lighter than the standard brakes.  On the way home under heavy turning the steering seemed a little lighter....a bit more responsive.  Would the weight saving at the two corners affect this?  I think so as lighter wheels are supposed to improve this aspect of the car.  Is that right?   

[cmdrfire]

Well...was told to take it easy so if i'm honest i've just feathered them so far.  Will try and give an update, if anyone's interested that is, when they are bedded in.

I have noticed however that the braking does seem more progressive compared to standard. 

And can someone confirm something for me because i don't know if this is just in my head.  These brakes are a lot lighter than the standard brakes.  On the way home under heavy turning the steering seemed a little lighter....a bit more responsive.  Would the weight saving at the two corners affect this?  I think so as lighter wheels are supposed to improve this aspect of the car.  Is that right?   

x2 because there is significantly less unsprung mass you'll notice an improvement in handling. That's why I went for the Brembo setup as opposed to the more common R32 setup.

I've done a leetle bit of heavy braking over the last couple of days and am very satisifed with these anchors. The pedal does feel better (might be psychological I guess) and the car really does stop well. The difference between these and the OEM brakes? As big as going from the crappy brakes in the Karmann Ghia to the OEM GTI brakes. They're that good, and I'm incredibly happy with them. I get the occasional squeak, but it's not regular and definitely not too bad.

[chopper]

Mackit, did you have to use spacers to fit your Brembos with the Pescaras? I had a set of Brembos put on my car yesterday, and the caliper seemed way too wide. Im trying to work out if the caliper is wrong.

[RedRobin]

And can someone confirm something for me because i don't know if this is just in my head.  These brakes are a lot lighter than the standard brakes.  On the way home under heavy turning the steering seemed a little lighter....a bit more responsive.  Would the weight saving at the two corners affect this?  I think so as lighter wheels are supposed to improve this aspect of the car.  Is that right?   

....Correctomundo, as the Commander Of Fire alonso confirms.

Each brake assembly is built into the wheel of course and so its weight influences behaviour and feedback to the driver. Change to lighter weight wheels and you'll notice an even bigger difference. I'm saving about 9kg per corner (18kg total) on mine compared with OEM.

[mackit]

Mackit, did you have to use spacers to fit your Brembos with the Pescaras? I had a set of Brembos put on my car yesterday, and the caliper seemed way too wide. Im trying to work out if the caliper is wrong.

Hi,

No spacers on mine.  The Brembos fit fine with a little space to spare under the Pescara's.  I did read some people advised that these wouldn't but no issues.

Chris.

[mackit]

And can someone confirm something for me because i don't know if this is just in my head.  These brakes are a lot lighter than the standard brakes.  On the way home under heavy turning the steering seemed a little lighter....a bit more responsive.  Would the weight saving at the two corners affect this?  I think so as lighter wheels are supposed to improve this aspect of the car.  Is that right?   

....Correctomundo, as the Commander Of Fire alonso confirms.

Each brake assembly is built into the wheel of course and so its weight influences behaviour and feedback to the driver. Change to lighter weight wheels and you'll notice an even bigger difference. I'm saving about 9kg per corner (18kg total) on mine compared with OEM.

Good to hear.

I wanted to go for the same wheels as you, Robin, but i can't justify the price.  I want the Michellin Pilot Sport 3s on so given their price i think i may go for the TD Pro Race 1.2s in anthracite.  Would like to run them over the winter and save the Pescara's for the summer months.

[chopper]

Thanks Chris. at the minute with the caliper on there is at least a 30mm gap when trying to put on the alloy and the alloy contacts the caliper. and a 30mm spacer is never going to work. The caliper cant be right. What diameter is your disc? mine is 328mm

[mackit]

I think it may be 323mm but can't remember now.

[jamiep91]

i have the same kit as this and need to know where to get replacement pads from ?

[cmdrfire]

Part number & price for these is:
6L6071457 – They are £178.50 inc VAT

I got mine straight from JKM and got my normal dealer to fit them.

[jamiep91]

Oh dear that's not cheap haha I will have to get my pads of and double check as awesome said there are a few kits that look the same but different pads ? Not sure if that's right it's a kit bought for the mk5 and look identical to yours

[cmdrfire]

Think it was the SEAT BBK upgrade that JKM bought a bunch of. Fit straight onto my Golf... I actually have a manual for them somewhere, I'll see if I can find it and if I can pull any part numbers out of it.

[jamiep91]

Cheers let me know if u find any manuals :)

[DaveB@Vagbremtechnic]

i have the same kit as this and need to know where to get replacement pads from ?

You can get pads for these from many places.

The pads are the same as a Leon Cupra R 2004 model

Also the same as a Ferarri 360 rear.