audi a3 3.2 quattro brake upgrade

[tommygti]

I know this has probably already been asked several times before but just want a simple and straight forward answer with no debates! I am in the process of buying a set of audi a3 3.2 quattro calipers, carriers, and discs for a bargain. Apart from what I have listed what else do I need to enable them to fit to my golf mk5 gti and is it a straight forward swap. Ive read before that some people have fitted the 55mm hubs, brake lines, and 55mm strut adapters for the coilovers. My car is lowered on AP coilovers and currently had the standard 17" Monza alloy so not sure if that will make a difference. If anyone could shed some light on this I would appreciate it. Cheers.

[skard]

You have a GTI so already have the right hubs.

You just need the brake calipers/carriers/discs/pads then a new stoneguard plate thingmy, and the correct hoses as your current ones are no use.

They'll sit under the 17" OEM alloys...just.

[tommygti]

You have a GTI so already have the right hubs.

You just need the brake calipers/carriers/discs/pads then a new stoneguard plate thingmy, and the correct hoses as your current ones are no use.

They'll sit under the 17" OEM alloys...just.

Cheers for the reply. Hes throwing in the brake hoses and splash guards aswell now. Are the hoses just a case of un-clipping mine and attach the new ones? Also I am going to get them powder coated so I will be stripping them down before fitting. Will I need to get new seals and pistons?

[Red lupo gti]

If you are unsure of anything then I Suggest you take it to a garage fella.

[xjay1337]

Yes if you get them powdercoated you'd need new seals and what not..
You need the brake hose, calipers, carriers, discs and pads chap. As mentioned if you are not 100% confident get a garage to do it, not really any more in depth than a regular brake change anyway. 

[danishmkvgti]

Are we talking front only or also rears?
If fronts only it a no brainer, just dismantle the outer part of the caliper and get it painted, og spares needed.
Regarding the rears it's a specialistjob and then you should get in touch with "brakecaliperrefurb" for the rebuild 

[DFish]

Here's a great brake upgrade for your car. Please note I have nothing to do with the seller.

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,65974.0.html

Fish

[Scottymon]

Grab a set of Cupra ones if you don't want the expensive of painting them... as they are already red.

IIRC the only ones I'd bother with over the Cupra, would be the S3 as they are a bit lighter.

Holy sh!t that 6pot setup is SERIOUSLY well priced!

[danishmkvgti]

Grab a set of Cupra ones if you don't want the expensive of painting them... as they are already red.

IIRC the only ones I'd bother with over the Cupra, would be the S3 as they are a bit lighter.

Holy sh!t that 6pot setup is SERIOUSLY well priced!

Do you have any info as to why the S3 is lighter?
Looking at them the S3 should be heavier due to the balancing "knobs" on the inside of them, equal in weight maybe but not lighter 

[tommygti]

Are we talking front only or also rears?
If fronts only it a no brainer, just dismantle the outer part of the caliper and get it painted, og spares needed.
Regarding the rears it's a specialistjob and then you should get in touch with "brakecaliperrefurb" for the rebuild 

Its the front setup that I am talking about and as far as I am aware the S3/R32/GOLF R/CUPRA/A3 3.2 QUATTRO all have the same calipers. The only difference is the colour and the retaining clip? I may be wrong but thats what I have been told.

[danishmkvgti]

Are we talking front only or also rears?
If fronts only it a no brainer, just dismantle the outer part of the caliper and get it painted, og spares needed.
Regarding the rears it's a specialistjob and then you should get in touch with "brakecaliperrefurb" for the rebuild 

Its the front setup that I am talking about and as far as I am aware the S3/R32/GOLF R/CUPRA/A3 3.2 QUATTRO all have the same calipers. The only difference is the colour and the retaining clip? I may be wrong but thats what I have been told.

you are informed correctly, and the painted part is easily removed and paint, no need to refurb the rest of the calipers for that 

[tommygti]

Sound then. Saves me spending more money that i have not got refurbing them. I do need to get hold of some s3 or golf r retaining clips though. Does anyone know of anywhere apart the stealers to get them from?

[tommygti]

Just to double check to I need the splash guards aswell for the complete conversion?

[tommygti]

Bump. Need help?

[xjay1337]

Just to double check to I need the splash guards aswell for the complete conversion?

You never "need" splash guards they are not a mandatory part for fitting of the brakes.
Yes you should have them but you don't NEED them..