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Offline mbastow

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Edition 30
« on: February 10, 2012, 11:23:09 am »
Hi there.  I'm new to this forum after recently buying a Mk5 Edition 30.  Fantastic car!!!  I know the discs and pads need doing soon so I wondered if anybody had any recommendations as an alternative to the OEM??  Also, are the brakes on the Ed30 the same as those on the GTi?  Thanks guys...
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2012, 11:46:36 am »
brakes are the same on both GTI & ED30  :happy2:

a fairly common upgrade is to fit R32/S3/Cupra front calipers & 345mm discs to add a bit more bite...
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2012, 11:54:47 am »
Quote from: GarethB on February 10, 2012, 11:46:36 am
brakes are the same on both GTI & ED30  :happy2:

a fairly common upgrade is to fit R32/S3/Cupra front calipers & 345mm discs to add a bit more bite...

This is what im currently doing to my gt tdi. R32 calipers and discs are huggeee  :grin:
« Last Edit: February 10, 2012, 12:01:18 pm by Banham »
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2012, 12:05:31 pm »
Or check out the NQSBBK (Not Quite So Big brake Kit) uses boxster calipers. Justed had mine fitted and its awsome  :happy2:
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2012, 12:28:38 pm »
Quote from: Banham on February 10, 2012, 11:54:47 am
Quote from: GarethB on February 10, 2012, 11:46:36 am
brakes are the same on both GTI & ED30  :happy2:

a fairly common upgrade is to fit R32/S3/Cupra front calipers & 345mm discs to add a bit more bite...

This is what im currently doing to my gt tdi. R32 calipers and discs are huggeee  :grin:

Really?? What power you getting out of your diesel mate??
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2012, 01:02:26 pm »
Rather than 'upgrading' (i.e. 'bigger' brakes) can you recommend any alternatives to the OEM disks and pads i.e. OEM spec?  I know EBC and Black Diamond do some discs?  Also, what about pads?
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2012, 01:20:01 pm »
Quote from: Vdub13799 on February 10, 2012, 12:28:38 pm
Quote from: Banham on February 10, 2012, 11:54:47 am
Quote from: GarethB on February 10, 2012, 11:46:36 am
brakes are the same on both GTI & ED30  :happy2:

a fairly common upgrade is to fit R32/S3/Cupra front calipers & 345mm discs to add a bit more bite...

This is what im currently doing to my gt tdi. R32 calipers and discs are huggeee  :grin:

Really?? What power you getting out of your diesel mate??

Yer i needed a couple of new discs and pads so i thought it was a good point to upgrade. Found a r32 setup. Just got to wait for pay day before i can get discs and pads before i can get them fitted  :sad1:But cant wait. Only got 140 for now
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2012, 01:22:44 pm »
Quote from: GarethB on February 10, 2012, 11:46:36 am
a fairly common upgrade is to fit R32/S3/Cupra front calipers & 345mm discs to add a bit more bite...

And weight :wink:
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2012, 02:03:07 pm »
Quote from: Banham on February 10, 2012, 01:20:01 pm
Quote from: Vdub13799 on February 10, 2012, 12:28:38 pm
Quote from: Banham on February 10, 2012, 11:54:47 am
Quote from: GarethB on February 10, 2012, 11:46:36 am
brakes are the same on both GTI & ED30  :happy2:

a fairly common upgrade is to fit R32/S3/Cupra front calipers & 345mm discs to add a bit more bite...

This is what im currently doing to my gt tdi. R32 calipers and discs are huggeee  :grin:

Bit over the top aren't they for 140bhp? Even for 200bhp they would be
Really?? What power you getting out of your diesel mate??

Yer i needed a couple of new discs and pads so i thought it was a good point to upgrade. Found a r32 setup. Just got to wait for pay day before i can get discs and pads before i can get them fitted  :sad1:But cant wait. Only got 140 for now
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2012, 02:04:50 pm »
Bit over the top for 140bhp aren't they?
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Offline Banham

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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2012, 02:07:15 pm »
Quote from: Vdub13799 on February 10, 2012, 02:04:50 pm
Bit over the top for 140bhp aren't they?

Yer they seems a good idea at the time lol. But im going to keep the car for a few years at least and will eventually get a remap once insurance goes down :smiley:
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2012, 02:08:59 pm »
Quote from: Vdub13799 on February 10, 2012, 02:04:50 pm
Bit over the top for 140bhp aren't they?

Is power really relevant when choosing a brake set up though? Surely the weight of the car is more important.

i.e A heavy car with not much power still needs big brakes, whereas a light car with a lot of power shouldn't need huge brakes.
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2012, 02:53:52 pm »
No matter what bhp the car should have it is always good to have big brakes.
And being a diesel it is a heavier car and will stop slower than a gti.
But i just love the way the discs look behind the alloys  :ashamed:
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2012, 02:54:55 pm »
Quote from: Banham on February 10, 2012, 02:53:52 pm
But i just love the way the discs look behind the alloys  :ashamed:

That is the bonus! :happy2:
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Re: Edition 30
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2012, 06:23:14 pm »
Quote from: mbastow on February 10, 2012, 11:23:09 am
Hi there.  I'm new to this forum after recently buying a Mk5 Edition 30.  Fantastic car!!!  I know the discs and pads need doing soon so I wondered if anybody had any recommendations as an alternative to the OEM??  Also, are the brakes on the Ed30 the same as those on the GTi?  Thanks guys...

Pics/ details are a prioroty on here  :smiley:  just traded my Ed30 in, wish i'd kept it now
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