Porsche brakes

[Stig_gti]

Hello guys
What model Porsche brakes would fit the mk5 platform
Cheers

[bacillus]

Boxster/Cayman fronts like these http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,56756.0.html

You will also need new carriers that you can get off of DaveB

[sub39h]

Hello guys
What model Porsche brakes would fit the mk5 platform
Cheers

Any in theory. You just need the right brackets and discs. Some choices are better than others, such as the kit linked above. Some go for Boxster S calipers and 330mm discs but my understanding is that the improvement in braking is minimal and not worth the increase in weight. You can also go for the 996 Turbo calipers and 350mm discs

[Tortaruga]

^^^By that sub I assume you'd say the R32 upgrade isn't worth it either? The Porsche calipers are much lighter than the R32's surely?

[bacillus]

The Porsche calipers are much lighter than the R32's surely?

They are...

[Shorty]

Them 986 calipers and 312mm discs is meant to be a proper good set up and cheap. I run the 996.351.421 calipers off Boxster/996 rear which are slightly bigger and 330mm discs. Pretty sweet and still cheap set up.

If you want to do any type of track use then i'd want a proper 2 piece bell and rotor set up..

[Stig_gti]

Ok thanks guys for all ur help
I will be doing it in the next couple of weeks so will keep an eye out for a set.
So 986 boxster or caymen front brakes are best

[sub39h]

^^^By that sub I assume you'd say the R32 upgrade isn't worth it either? The Porsche calipers are much lighter than the R32's surely?

i wouldn't say it's not worth swapping to R32 from GTI, because there is a great improvement in braking (supposedly, i've never driven hard on a car with R32 brakes). but between the Boxster calipers and 312mm discs and Boxster S calipers and 330mm discs i doubt there's much in it. after all, DaveB picked the first option, and i'm sure he did that for a reason.

between the R32 and the Boxster, well i went for the Boxsters. they're more expensive initially, but they look miles better (the calipers - the rotor size is a bit anaemic lol) and if DaveB's tests are anything to go by they're more resistant to fade and lighter whilst providing similar braking ability. to me the lightness was the key. the calipers weigh nothing at all.