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Shaunygti

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s3 brakes
« on: July 01, 2014, 07:11:22 am »
Looking to upgrade my brakes to audi s3 set up from a 2008 model.
Will it just be a straight bolt on job and discs the same.heard that people have fitted them but want to be 100% sure b4 buying
Hope someone can clear this up for me cheers  :happy2:

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Re: s3 brakes
« Reply #1 on: July 01, 2014, 07:15:56 am »
You need new calipers, larger discs, r32/s3 brake lines and dust shields.


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Re: s3 brakes
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2014, 07:18:42 am »
Audi S3, Golf R32 (mk5) of R20 (mk6) and Leon Cupra R front brakes all use the same caliper (in different colours) and use a 345 x 30mm vented front disc. They bolt straight onto the standard GTI hub and if you're running standard alloys, you'll have no issues with wheels.

You can normally pick up a whole front end swap for £300-500 depending on the condition. Best advice is to buy calipers, shields and lines used but new discs and pads (unless very low milage).

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Re: s3 brakes
« Reply #3 on: July 01, 2014, 08:47:07 am »
Or you can pay approx £750 for the whole front set up from Seat new.

calipers and carriers come in Vag Red to match rears.

I just did this upgrade and it has made a massive difference to stock fronts.

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Re: s3 brakes
« Reply #4 on: July 01, 2014, 08:52:55 am »
Golf R calipers & carriers with HEL braided lines & ATE dot 4 blue brake fluid does the job. :happy2:
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Re: s3 brakes
« Reply #5 on: July 01, 2014, 09:47:50 am »
Golf R calipers & carriers with HEL braided lines & ATE dot 4 blue brake fluid does the job. :happy2:

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