I know this is an old question for the Mk5's, but I am looking to improve the braking of my Ed30 without braking the bank [no pun intended]. I know the S3 / R32 option is popular, but would typically mean ~350ish for the calipers and another ~250 for the pads, discs and hoses.
I was thinking of keeping the OEM calipers and getting some DS2500 pads, HEL braided hoses and either new OEM discs or something slightly better. By my reckoning this set will come to ~250. I would probably look to improve the oil as well.
Does anyone have any experience of the 2nd option??