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R32 Brake upgrade
« on: October 02, 2012, 09:20:52 pm »
As I need to change all the discs and pads on my new purchase, I'm thinking about upgrading the whole lot with R32/S3 calipers & 345/315mm discs

Is this a worthwhile upgrade?

Also, will the R32/S3 set up fit under the standard 17" wheels?

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Re: R32 Brake upgrade
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2012, 09:32:37 pm »
its a good up grade--think they do fit under 17" wheels

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Re: R32 Brake upgrade
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2012, 09:40:32 pm »

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Re: R32 Brake upgrade
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2012, 09:55:26 pm »
Nice one.

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Re: R32 Brake upgrade
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2012, 10:01:25 pm »
BTW - Whats the going rate for a set of front & rear calipers?

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Re: R32 Brake upgrade
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2012, 12:06:20 am »
if your really lucky you can pick them up cheap on e-bay like i did  :happy2:

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Re: R32 Brake upgrade
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2012, 09:15:17 am »
R32 brakes are the same as the ones found on the A3 3.2 quattro, which was available from the factory with 17" alloys. So yes, they fit :happy2:
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Re: R32 Brake upgrade
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2012, 08:05:26 pm »
if your really lucky you can pick them up cheap on e-bay like i did  :happy2:
I've been offered a set of fronts for £150+vat and the rears for £110 +vat. Not sure if thats a good price or not

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Re: R32 Brake upgrade
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2012, 08:26:00 pm »
if your really lucky you can pick them up cheap on e-bay like i did  :happy2:
I've been offered a set of fronts for £150+vat and the rears for £110 +vat. Not sure if thats a good price or not

yep thats cheap,thats what i payed for them--get them bought :happy2:

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Re: R32 Brake upgrade
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2012, 10:29:46 pm »

I've been offered a set of fronts for £150+vat and the rears for £110 +vat. Not sure if thats a good price or not
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