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Fitting R32 brakes
« on: July 18, 2011, 11:22:06 pm »
I've found a full brake set including 4 R32 calipers & 4 R32 discs. I'm very tempted to buy them as I need new discs & pads for my GTI anyway. What else would be needed to fit these assuming it really is just the calipers and discs?
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2011, 12:12:27 am »
Quote from: Weston on July 18, 2011, 11:22:06 pm
I've found a full brake set including 4 R32 calipers & 4 R32 discs. I'm very tempted to buy them as I need new discs & pads for my GTI anyway. What else would be needed to fit these assuming it really is just the calipers and discs?

As far as i'm aware you defo need new brake lines cos the old ones won't fit and if it doesn't come with them you'll need the carriers/bells?? not sure of the correct term for them

Someone more clued up than me will confirm anything else  :happy2:

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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2011, 12:30:00 am »
Cheers  :happy2: Just to add I'd also like to know rough prices to. The calipers & discs are up for £550, not sure if that's good or not
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2011, 06:25:32 am »
What I know is you can buy the front kits brand new including everything for £620 finished in Red from  davehawthorne @sere seat in Ireland ,they are genuine OEM VAG parts.

I bought these and then sold my fronts for £175 on the internet.If you buy from Seat they come in red , Vw in blue,Audi in black .

I bought a set off fantastic rears on here in red complete for £200  . Advice was 80% off the braking was done by the fronts so it made sense to put new on the front .

I sold the old brakes and recouped £275. If you buy secondhand you could need to replace disks and pads early so what is the point ? new fronts is the way forward .I can forward you the parts list if it helps but its prob best to just ring dave at sere .The kit includes eveything new clips, hoses, dustshields ,pads calipers, disks ,etc
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2011, 10:13:30 am »
Hmm I'll have to have a think. I was only going to buy better front pads & standard parts for the rest but thought this seemed a good price. Strangely I've already been in touch with David for prices for standard parts. Thanks for your help  :happy2:
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2011, 11:17:05 am »
I've had a response now. Sale includes everything, pads & discs don't need replacing either. £550 seems a good price, just unsure that I need bigger brakes
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2011, 11:45:01 am »

I was after £550 for mine.  It is a stunning OEM upgrade in my opinion.  Inpaitience and needing the money towards the NQS BBK saw me dropping to £400 with everything included for the front setup.

Looking forward to seeing them re furbed in Vrs Green on a certain Octy on this Forum  :party:
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2011, 11:53:33 am »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on July 19, 2011, 11:45:01 am

I was after £550 for mine.  It is a stunning OEM upgrade in my opinion.  Inpaitience and needing the money towards the NQS BBK saw me dropping to £400 with everything included for the front setup.

Looking forward to seeing them re furbed in Vrs Green on a certain Octy on this Forum  :party:

This is front & rear. Trying to balance the pros & cons. My winter wheels won't fit vs. improved braking. Also factoring in the 19" vmr wheels I'm after so I dunno if I want one, the other, both or neither  :signLOL:
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2011, 11:57:22 am »

Good price.   I thought it was only the S3 with the better rears?

I will put S3 rears on the rear of mine when they are ready for changing again.

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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2011, 06:44:14 pm »
Quote from: Tfsi_Mike on July 19, 2011, 11:57:22 am

Good price.   I thought it was only the S3 with the better rears?

I will put S3 rears on the rear of mine when they are ready for changing again.



Bought them  :happy2: R32 rears are bigger, I think they're 312mm? Something like that. Seller wouldn't budge on price but I managed to get free delivery. Hopefully they'll fit under my wheels!
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2011, 06:57:44 pm »

312 solid or vented?
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2011, 06:59:29 pm »
310mm vented for the R32/S3 rears  :happy2:
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2011, 06:59:38 pm »
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2011, 07:00:35 pm »
Quote from: Beddie on July 19, 2011, 06:59:29 pm
310mm vented for the R32/S3 rears  :happy2:

Cheers  :happy2:
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Re: Fitting R32 brakes
« Reply #14 on: July 24, 2011, 01:53:14 am »
Can someone with R32 brakes on a GTI please tell me what I need to make them fit / work? Is it worth getting braided hoses, and if so which are recommended?

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