MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: Gtiain on March 11, 2013, 04:55:46 pm

Title: Mk5/6 standard brakes
Post by: Gtiain on March 11, 2013, 04:55:46 pm
Are they the same for both the mk5 and mk6 gti's?

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Title: Re: Mk5/6 standard brakes
Post by: daz_pd on March 11, 2013, 05:10:03 pm
front is the same, newer MK6 GTI have a different rear setup (very similar)
Title: Re: Mk5/6 standard brakes
Post by: camfollower on March 11, 2013, 05:12:24 pm
Quote from: daz_pd on March 11, 2013, 05:10:03 pm
front is the same, newer MK6 GTI have a different rear setup (very similar)

How's it different on the rear mate?  Thought it was a straight swap :(
Title: Re: Mk5/6 standard brakes
Post by: camfollower on March 11, 2013, 05:17:42 pm
Concerned now, as I've jsut bought some cheap MK6 rears of fleabay
Title: Re: Mk5/6 standard brakes
Post by: rex on March 12, 2013, 07:13:13 pm
From ETKA, the mk5 GTI has a 282 mm rear disc and the mk6 GTI has a 272 mm rear disc.
The caliper has different codes but I think that they are the same.
Title: Re: Mk5/6 standard brakes
Post by: camfollower on March 13, 2013, 10:21:27 am
Quote from: rex on March 12, 2013, 07:13:13 pm
From ETKA, the mk5 GTI has a 282 mm rear disc and the mk6 GTI has a 272 mm rear disc.
The caliper has different codes but I think that they are the same.

Thanks for that.  I'm hoping there won't be an issue clearing the bigger disc :scared:
I went mk6 instead as it's much easier to pickup a low mileage set from the 6. 
Title: Re: Mk5/6 standard brakes
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on March 13, 2013, 12:15:36 pm
Quote from: camfollower on March 13, 2013, 10:21:27 am
Quote from: rex on March 12, 2013, 07:13:13 pm
From ETKA, the mk5 GTI has a 282 mm rear disc and the mk6 GTI has a 272 mm rear disc.
The caliper has different codes but I think that they are the same.

Thanks for that.  I'm hoping there won't be an issue clearing the bigger disc :scared:
I went mk6 instead as it's much easier to pickup a low mileage set from the 6. 

out of interest, what is wrong with the rear brakes on your mk5 to make you change to mk6?
Title: Re: Mk5/6 standard brakes
Post by: camfollower on March 13, 2013, 07:09:04 pm
Quote from: GrayMK5GTI on March 13, 2013, 12:15:36 pm
Quote from: camfollower on March 13, 2013, 10:21:27 am
Quote from: rex on March 12, 2013, 07:13:13 pm
From ETKA, the mk5 GTI has a 282 mm rear disc and the mk6 GTI has a 272 mm rear disc.
The caliper has different codes but I think that they are the same.

Thanks for that.  I'm hoping there won't be an issue clearing the bigger disc :scared:
I went mk6 instead as it's much easier to pickup a low mileage set from the 6. 

out of interest, what is wrong with the rear brakes on your mk5 to make you change to mk6?

Knackered matey, they bind all the time been on since 2005... hey guys, if you get a second please take a look at: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,63348.msg704068.html#msg704068
Title: Re: Mk5/6 standard brakes
Post by: the bruce on March 18, 2013, 04:53:19 pm
Quote from: rex on March 12, 2013, 07:13:13 pm
From ETKA, the mk5 GTI has a 282 mm rear disc and the mk6 GTI has a 272 mm rear disc.
The caliper has different codes but I think that they are the same.

Not exactly, mate.  :wink:

Mk.V GTI + Mk.VI GTI up to 2010 > 286 x 12 mm rotors with TRW calipers
Mk.VI GTI from 2010 on + most Sciroccos > 272 x 10 mm rotors with Bosch calipers

They look different and are quite easy to recognize. TRW calipers have a curved yoke, Bosch
calipers have a straight one.
If you still have the first pads: Most TRW calipers came with TRW/Ferodo pads. All the Bosch
calipers I've seen came with Bosch pads which are labeled "Bosch" on the backing plate.

 :drinking:
Title: Re: Mk5/6 standard brakes
Post by: rex on March 18, 2013, 05:35:19 pm
Only looked at 2011/2012 Golf 6 GTI... Didn't know they had different setup...
Title: Re: Mk5/6 standard brakes
Post by: camfollower on March 18, 2013, 05:54:41 pm
You can also use the Mk6 cally with the Mk5 carrier.