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Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« on: March 07, 2012, 12:21:42 pm »
What options are there for upgrading the calipers on standard 312mm discs. Before you all say R32 setup I want it to stay light as I don't fancy running round with all that extra weight.
They also need to fit under 17" wheels  :surprised:
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Re: Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2012, 12:32:02 pm »
The Porsche boxster NQSBBK will work on 312 discs, but you will need a small spacer for 17" monzas, the calipers are also lighter than the stanadrd steel ones as they are a single Aluminium block and 4 pot as supposed to 1.  Lots of info about on the site.
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Re: Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2012, 12:44:52 pm »
The best person to speak to would be dave b as he is somewhat the resident brake guru on here. As mentioned above there is quite an in depth thread about the porsche nqsbbk on here. The search function is your friend :happy2:
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Re: Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2012, 12:49:48 pm »
Quote from: gazon69 on March 07, 2012, 12:44:52 pm
The best person to speak to would be dave b as he is somewhat the resident brake guru on here. As mentioned above there is quite an in depth thread about the porsche nqsbbk on here. The search function is your friend :happy2:
I have been in contact with Dave regarding the 320mm A4 2.0t brakes :happy2: I thought I'd start a thread though.
I'll try another search.
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Re: Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2012, 12:50:32 pm »
Martin, read and enjoy - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13985.0.html

I know you are not interested in the R32/S3 for weight reasons, but honestly I haven't noticed the difference apart from the fact they stop on a six pence!!  I did weigh everything before fitting and it's only a difference of approx' 5-6kg per corner.  :happy2:

How did you contact Dave mate?  I've dropped him a few PM's but not heard anything, he has my rear calipers for refurbing.....  :sad1:
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Re: Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2012, 01:13:47 pm »
Quote from: vRS_Pagey on March 07, 2012, 12:50:32 pm
Martin, read and enjoy - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13985.0.html

I know you are not interested in the R32/S3 for weight reasons, but honestly I haven't noticed the difference apart from the fact they stop on a six pence!!  I did weigh everything before fitting and it's only a difference of approx' 5-6kg per corner.  :happy2:

How did you contact Dave mate?  I've dropped him a few PM's but not heard anything, he has my rear calipers for refurbing.....  :sad1:

Via PM lee, he got back to me straight away, maybe he doesn't love you   :P
I'll have a read of that later.
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Re: Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2012, 05:01:06 pm »
Quote from: martziniuk on March 07, 2012, 01:13:47 pm
Quote from: vRS_Pagey on March 07, 2012, 12:50:32 pm
Martin, read and enjoy - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,13985.0.html

I know you are not interested in the R32/S3 for weight reasons, but honestly I haven't noticed the difference apart from the fact they stop on a six pence!!  I did weigh everything before fitting and it's only a difference of approx' 5-6kg per corner.  :happy2:

How did you contact Dave mate?  I've dropped him a few PM's but not heard anything, he has my rear calipers for refurbing.....  :sad1:

Via PM lee, he got back to me straight away, maybe he doesn't love you   :P
I'll have a read of that later.

Heard back from him today,  :innocent: my calipers are back from the powder coaters ready for assembly this weekend.  The man is a legend.......... FACT!
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Re: Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2012, 05:36:52 pm »
Theres an S3 front setup on the bay with 9 days left. £479 I think.
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Re: Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2012, 05:42:26 pm »
I will shortly have a s3 front set up available shortly. Calipers are painted red
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Re: Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2012, 05:45:30 pm »
Quote from: Horatio on March 07, 2012, 05:36:52 pm
Theres an S3 front setup on the bay with 9 days left. £479 I think.
I could have got a full setup for £297 delivered on Tuesday.
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Re: Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2012, 05:54:51 pm »
Are they still available?
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Re: Upgrading calipers on 312mm discs
« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2012, 05:58:31 pm »
No.
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