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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: zainahmed48 on 07 May 2022, 20:34
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Hello all,
Was wondering - are switching from non-pp brakes to the 340mm pp discs and callipers a significant upgrade? As it is still single piston I’m just wondering if it is worth the upgrade or if I should just skip and go straight to a BBK like the racingline.
Would love to hear any other suggestions you have
TIA
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Depends on costs really.
Having had both I’ll say the 340’s are definitely better but how much would it be to upgrade versus an aftermarket BBK?
Another option to bear in mind would be 357mm (I think) mk8 R/Clubsport brakes. These have twin piston and work really well for road use. They have good feel, work well from cold and look cool too.
Quite heavy though.
This vid is mk8 related but the parts are similar to mk7 and basically the same chassis.
https://youtu.be/ikIgl4204h0
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Depends on costs really.
Having had both I’ll say the 340’s are definitely better but how much would it be to upgrade versus an aftermarket BBK?
Another option to bear in mind would be 357mm (I think) mk8 R/Clubsport brakes. These have twin piston and work really well for road use. They have good feel, work well from cold and look cool too.
Quite heavy though.
This vid is mk8 related but the parts are similar to mk7 and basically the same chassis.
https://youtu.be/ikIgl4204h0
Thanks for your message Exonian. I didn’t actually think of these as I was under the impression that they wouldn’t fit. There are some Mk8r brakes that I have seen advertised recently for £500. I have found mk7 GTI PP brakes for £260.
A BBK would be somewhere around the £900 mark so a considerable increase
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I have found mk7 GTI PP brakes for £260.
Where were you able to find them at that price?
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Unless your planning on doing track days I would probably suggest upgrading to PP spec using VAG stuff.
That way you will retain the OEM look whilst being an improvement over your non PP setup.
Also, some of these aftermarket mods could deter a potential buyer if you decide to sell in future, whereas an upgrade to PP spec could be viewed as a nice improvement.
Anything I've ever done like this is fully reversible so i can return back to standard.
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I have found mk7 GTI PP brakes for £260.
Where were you able to find them at that price?
Breakers mate
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Unless your planning on doing track days I would probably suggest upgrading to PP spec using VAG stuff.
That way you will retain the OEM look whilst being an improvement over your non PP setup.
Also, some of these aftermarket mods could deter a potential buyer if you decide to sell in future, whereas an upgrade to PP spec could be viewed as a nice improvement.
Anything I've ever done like this is fully reversible so i can return back to standard.
I think I agree with you, I think this is what I’m leaning more towards. I don’t intend on tracking the car, it’s just as I have a stage 1 map coming up soon and feel like my current brakes wouldn’t work so well with the extra power.