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What front brake upgrades are you running?

Upgraded discs/pads (groved/cross-drilled with matching pads)
18 (14.9%)
Larger OEM R32/R20/S3/Cupra
47 (38.8%)
4 pot calipers
36 (29.8%)
6 pot calipers
10 (8.3%)
Beyond dreams (e.g. Lambo/R8 brakes)
10 (8.3%)

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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #165 on: August 19, 2014, 10:14:20 pm »
Here's a Cayenne BBK for the back end. Lusted over these (pics below) a few times over the years





On the top picture the brake caliper has the bleed valves facing downwards  :stupid:

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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #166 on: August 19, 2014, 10:57:06 pm »
^^^^ Oh yeah!  :signLOL:
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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #167 on: October 02, 2014, 09:22:54 pm »
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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #168 on: October 02, 2014, 11:16:08 pm »
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Just changed my vote!!  :innocent:

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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #169 on: October 16, 2014, 05:15:30 pm »
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Just changed my vote!!  :innocent:

Waiting for the day I can change my vote. Looks like I'll be going down the Porsche caliper route as it's cheaper (both initial cost and replacement parts) and a bit more bling to have a nice Porsche logo under my wheels.

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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #170 on: October 16, 2014, 06:54:23 pm »
Changed my vote also, these 4pots are incredible.

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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #171 on: October 17, 2014, 12:18:42 am »
So the current favorite is ttrs 4 pots and hook discs,  if I'm  wanting to retain the oem eddy wheels. I'm  still on 312mm gti brakes at stage 2+ and it's far from ideal.
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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #172 on: October 17, 2014, 07:25:03 pm »
You'll need spacers with most wheels with the Audi TTRS brake conversion, most likely an 8-10mm spacer. I'm opting for the NQSBBK and I can run it behind my BBS CH without spacers, it uses the stock 312mm disc and is about half the price of the Audi TTRS set up but still uses a 4 piston Brembo caliper (from a Porsche). Cheaper in the long run to service too.

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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #173 on: October 17, 2014, 09:05:44 pm »
You'll need spacers with most wheels with the Audi TTRS brake conversion, most likely an 8-10mm spacer. I'm opting for the NQSBBK and I can run it behind my BBS CH without spacers, it uses the stock 312mm disc and is about half the price of the Audi TTRS set up but still uses a 4 piston Brembo caliper (from a Porsche). Cheaper in the long run to service too.

I Did consider that as an option but could never find the calipers for a reasonable price.  I'll  keep an eye on eBay as it sounds like the way forward.
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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #174 on: October 17, 2014, 11:17:53 pm »
I am about to fit TTRS brakes to my ed30... Found some ATS Racelight in 19" that clears with 15-20 mm easy!! I have tested OZ Ultraleggera 18" and 19" and the both clears the ttrs calipers! The 18" are tight though...!

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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #175 on: October 18, 2014, 09:08:01 am »
That's a good bit of info there, cheers! Might have to start updating the first post with all this info so it's a one-stop-brake-shop for new guys.

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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #176 on: October 18, 2014, 09:12:49 am »
That's a good bit of info there, cheers! Might have to start updating the first post with all this info so it's a one-stop-brake-shop for new guys.

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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #177 on: October 18, 2014, 09:15:21 am »
I forgot about that, will have to add bits in there. I'll add in stuff about the OEM 345mm update as I have quite a few handy hints about this kit, having messed up my own installation of it! :P

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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #178 on: October 26, 2014, 08:06:41 pm »
15th of November (or maaaybe this next week if Alex gets a free day...) I'm in for the AKS BBK (DB9/TTRS kit) ... behind my stock Interlagos wheels on my Scirocco... I have a set of 12mm spacers laying around but may see if I can pop over to Alex's to work out spacer sizes before hand.

But you can't just space the front, need to do the rear as well.. Fitment, and all of that crap.
Then the weekend after, is off to Darkside!  :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:

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Re: POLL: War of the brakes
« Reply #179 on: October 26, 2014, 11:12:38 pm »
15th of November (or maaaybe this next week if Alex gets a free day...) I'm in for the AKS BBK (DB9/TTRS kit) ... behind my stock Interlagos wheels on my Scirocco... I have a set of 12mm spacers laying around but may see if I can pop over to Alex's to work out spacer sizes before hand.

But you can't just space the front, need to do the rear as well.. Fitment, and all of that crap.
Then the weekend after, is off to Darkside!  :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:

ooh DARKSIDE for remap!!!
going down afterxmas to get the hard boost pipes fitted