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Title: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on June 29, 2015, 10:52:24 pm
What are the options for big brake kits that fit without spacers under 18" VW alloys?
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: rich83 on June 29, 2015, 10:57:01 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,36.msg145706.html#msg145706
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: danishmkvgti on June 30, 2015, 08:30:56 am
Tarox 10 pots fits as well

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7823.msg508910.html#msg508910

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7823.msg509419.html#msg509419
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: xjay1337 on June 30, 2015, 10:53:01 pm
Porache nqsbbk would be my vote.
10 piston is laughably showy and rubbish!

Think ttrs ones fit too with the 370mm discs but not sure haha
I use a 12mm spacer with the adaptors to take a 340mm disc.
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: dansmith180 on June 30, 2015, 11:02:48 pm
Porache nqsbbk would be my vote.
10 piston is laughably showy and rubbish!

Think ttrs ones fit too with the 370mm discs but not sure haha
I use a 12mm spacer with the adaptors to take a 340mm disc.

I think the TTRS setup sits the same regardless of disc option. Which happens to be to far out for most wheels.
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: rich83 on June 30, 2015, 11:10:29 pm
Porache nqsbbk would be my vote.
10 piston is laughably showy and rubbish!

Think ttrs ones fit too with the 370mm discs but not sure haha
I use a 12mm spacer with the adaptors to take a 340mm disc.

NQSBBK requires spacers still
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: Shoduchi on June 30, 2015, 11:16:23 pm
Porache nqsbbk would be my vote.
10 piston is laughably showy and rubbish!

Think ttrs ones fit too with the 370mm discs but not sure haha
I use a 12mm spacer with the adaptors to take a 340mm disc.
NQSBBK requires spacers still
With OEM wheels, not with TD 1.2, OZ, and the like, I think.
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: rich83 on June 30, 2015, 11:29:16 pm
Porache nqsbbk would be my vote.
10 piston is laughably showy and rubbish!

Think ttrs ones fit too with the 370mm discs but not sure haha
I use a 12mm spacer with the adaptors to take a 340mm disc.
NQSBBK requires spacers still
With OEM wheels, not with TD 1.2, OZ, and the like, I think.

Read the OPs post brother  :P
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: Shoduchi on June 30, 2015, 11:38:09 pm
Porache nqsbbk would be my vote.
10 piston is laughably showy and rubbish!

Think ttrs ones fit too with the 370mm discs but not sure haha
I use a 12mm spacer with the adaptors to take a 340mm disc.
NQSBBK requires spacers still
With OEM wheels, not with TD 1.2, OZ, and the like, I think.

Read the OPs post brother  :P
Sorry, I forgot the initial question. :ashamed:

That RS4 setup looks awesome. Other than that I'd go for the R32 front and rear with better pads and discs.
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on July 01, 2015, 05:17:04 am
Cheers guys, I quite like NQSBBK or TTRS options but really don't want to go down route of using spacers. The RS4 setup could be hard to source? and I guess very expensive new
It might just have to be the R32 fronts then and try find some 2-piece discs.
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: th3_f15t on July 01, 2015, 07:41:40 am
ECS tuning do a 2 piece disc but its pricey! If you go R32 fronts, just get some j-hook design discs through AKS Tuning and some really good pads.
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: DanGB on July 01, 2015, 02:41:39 pm
AP Racing 4 or 6 pot 330mm setup will fit!
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: th3_f15t on July 01, 2015, 02:52:28 pm
AP Racing 4 or 6 pot 330mm setup will fit!

Without spacers under standard wheels?
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: xjay1337 on July 04, 2015, 11:56:58 am
Why don't you want to use spacers?.
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: th3_f15t on July 04, 2015, 12:02:37 pm
Probably same reason as me, the taboo of using them scares many people off them. Plus all the other effects they have like arch clearance ect. is another off putting part about them.

I know that a 3/5mm spacer is nothing but still... Just don't like the idea of using them if I don't have to.
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: danishmkvgti on July 04, 2015, 12:19:37 pm
Probably same reason as me, the taboo of using them scares many people off them. Plus all the other effects they have like arch clearance ect. is another off putting part about them.

I know that a 3/5mm spacer is nothing but still... Just don't like the idea of using them if I don't have to.

x2  :smiley:
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: teo_parvu on July 04, 2015, 12:50:17 pm
Probably same reason as me, the taboo of using them scares many people off them. Plus all the other effects they have like arch clearance ect. is another off putting part about them.

I know that a 3/5mm spacer is nothing but still... Just don't like the idea of using them if I don't have to.

x3  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on July 04, 2015, 04:09:12 pm
Probably same reason as me, the taboo of using them scares many people off them. Plus all the other effects they have like arch clearance ect. is another off putting part about them.

I know that a 3/5mm spacer is nothing but still... Just don't like the idea of using them if I don't have to.

x4  :happy2:

Thanks everyone for your input so far, I did some rough measurements with the 18" Charleston's and might be able to fit some kits without spacers, need to take a wheel off when I get a chance and check with fitting templates.

Are Leon Cupra R Brembo's an option for the Mk5?
Brembo GT Juniors?
Also would anyone have measurements for clearance needed for the Porsche calipers?
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: Burbs22 on July 04, 2015, 08:46:44 pm
I have a vagbremtechnic 343 mm brembo kit it uses the lcr 4 pot Brembos I have pirelli wheels which don't give great clearance... admittedly I run 8 mm spacers BUT I could probably get away with no spacers the gap between the wheel and caliper would be very small though. AKS fitted them have a look on his Facebook.  It's a very skinny and very light set up and the performance is phenomenal I went out and did 10 sessions at goodwood and was pestering very expensive machinery then drove home and they have been fine. Got new pads for it now as I have another goodwood track day on 18th July but the old ones have done over 3000 miles and have still got life just wouldn't feel comfortable us in them on track again would prefer new ones. I will be doing a write up on them after the next track day with some photos & video too hopefully :-)
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: rich83 on July 05, 2015, 01:26:40 am
Probably same reason as me, the taboo of using them scares many people off them. Plus all the other effects they have like arch clearance ect. is another off putting part about them.

I know that a 3/5mm spacer is nothing but still... Just don't like the idea of using them if I don't have to.

I'm using an 8mm spacer with pescaras and you wouldn't know a difference. Just makes the wheels look like 8" as opposed to 7.5"
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: Andy on July 05, 2015, 10:03:15 am
Think monte with his set up isn't using any spacers..He is on 19" x 8 et44 like mine alloys
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: xjay1337 on July 05, 2015, 12:33:52 pm
Probably same reason as me, the taboo of using them scares many people off them. Plus all the other effects they have like arch clearance ect. is another off putting part about them.

I know that a 3/5mm spacer is nothing but still... Just don't like the idea of using them if I don't have to.

I agree,  if you don't have to use them then its best not to. But generally 95% of all BBKs would need spacers, so some compromise is needed.

 Spacers are completely fine. All my cars have ran spacers and I've had zero issues whatsoever. My rocco has them on all 4 corners.  :driver: :smiley:
Otherwise you'll need to look at changing wheels for ones which give more clearance.

Mk2 cupra twin-5 spoke are a good OEM-ish option. But more expensive than spacers ....
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: teo_parvu on July 05, 2015, 03:16:25 pm
I confirm, my AP Racing Formula BBK fits nicely under the Orion OEM Cupra wheels. They are my winter wheels now.
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: PaulED30 on July 06, 2015, 06:12:40 pm
 just to add, ttrs set-up fits under my pescaras with no spacers needed  :happy2:
Title: Re: Big brake kit without spacers?
Post by: rich83 on July 06, 2015, 06:39:30 pm
just to add, ttrs set-up fits under my pescaras with no spacers needed  :happy2:

Reslly with what discs? 370mm?