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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: SteveP on 23 April 2010, 22:36

Title: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: SteveP on 23 April 2010, 22:36

Replace the miniature 312mm standard's in favour of something like this: -

AP Racing 6 pots with 2 piece 362mm Rotors up front: -

(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Brakes/DSCF2499.jpg)

(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Brakes/DSCF2488.jpg)

Not much room with the 18's

(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Brakes/DSCF2490.jpg)

And for the rear to balance things out, some Mk5 Golf R32 Rears - 310mm Vented Discs and custom painted calipers to match the fronts  :smiley:

(http://i281.photobucket.com/albums/kk207/Stevep_010/Brakes/DSCF2487.jpg)

A mod I can highly recommend if your ever thinking of some track days or adding more power  :cool:

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: p3eps on 23 April 2010, 23:06

I noticed them on your Helios' in the other thread  :nerd:
Only problem with uprating the brakes is that you have to make sure your spare wheel still fits!

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: Ess_Three on 24 April 2010, 00:07

Quote from: p3eps on 23 April 2010, 23:06

I noticed them on your Helios' in the other thread  :nerd:
Only problem with uprating the brakes is that you have to make sure your spare wheel still fits!

Erm...you can always swap a back wheel on, and put the spare on the back?
I've had that problem on several cars previously. More hassle sure...but where there's a will, there's a way.

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: Ess_Three on 24 April 2010, 00:08

Quote from: SteveP on 23 April 2010, 22:36

Replace the miniature 312mm standard's in favour of something like this: -

Who's the kit from Steve?
Any AP dealer?
Dare I ask the price?

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: p3eps on 24 April 2010, 06:45

Quote from: Ess_Three on 24 April 2010, 00:07

Erm...you can always swap a back wheel on, and put the spare on the back?
I've had that problem on several cars previously. More hassle sure...but where there's a will, there's a way.

I had to do that with my Civic Type R on its standard brakes!
Well... I would have, should I have got a puncture!

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: SteveP on 24 April 2010, 09:03

Quote from: Ess_Three on 24 April 2010, 00:08

Quote from: SteveP on 23 April 2010, 22:36

Replace the miniature 312mm standard's in favour of something like this: -

Who's the kit from Steve?
Any AP dealer?
Dare I ask the price?

It's similar to the one AP list as a Big Brake Kit for the Mk5/Mk6 Golf, but this was put together by a guy I know (also known on a number of forums as DaveB1970) using a pair of 1000 mile used calipers.

Typical list price for a new kit would be around £1700  :shocked:

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: R32UK on 24 April 2010, 15:30

Very nice!! A much need mod on the GTI esp after a remap! :grin:

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: White-lightning on 25 April 2010, 12:44

Reminds me of my Scooby days, spending vast amounts of money upgrading...

Brake kit looks lovely!

Have you managed to try it out in anger yet? Beford Autodrom GT circuit is a killer!

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: Sare on 25 April 2010, 13:04

How is it jiving with your XDS?

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: Rhyso on 25 April 2010, 14:57

Nice!!!  :cool: :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: FamilyDub on 26 April 2010, 09:29

Those wheels....

Those brakes....

Total Porn  :drool: :drool:

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: Sam on 27 April 2010, 22:38

Yer i have to agree that is cool as...

Title: Re: How to make a Mk6 GTI stop properly
Post by: Leglessracing on 27 June 2014, 00:02

Hi Steve,
I've just got one of these brake setups.
I know this is a old thread and you may not remember, but did you use a spacer for this setup?
Also do you know any other wheels that fit these brakes?