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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tweed on 03 March 2011, 18:51

Title: Caliper choice help
Post by: tweed on 03 March 2011, 18:51

I'm now wanting to upgrade the brakes. Basically I need something that will perform better than the 288mm I have now but I want a narrower caliper. I don't no measurements but I need a set up the doesn't stick out as much as the standard calipers with new pads. does that make sense?  :grin:
I would like some 4 pot Hi spec's.
Does anyone know anything about this?
 thank you

Title: Re: Caliper choice help
Post by: boneybradley on 04 March 2011, 00:30

all correct fit brakes will be designs to fit the original wheel offset so they will all stick out (b.t.w et43 is o.e)

can i ask why you need better brakes?

Title: Re: Caliper choice help
Post by: tweed on 04 March 2011, 09:24

two reasons
1. I want a tfsi engine conversion  :wink:
2. I need a 15mm spacer to make my front wheels clear the caliper. I want to run a 10mm spacer for clearance with the arch.
http://www.hispecbrake.co.uk/Mk%202%20&%203%20280mm%20Billet%204.html (http://www.hispecbrake.co.uk/Mk%202%20&%203%20280mm%20Billet%204.html)
http://www.hispecbrake.co.uk/Mk.%202%20&%203%20300mm%20Billet%204.html (http://www.hispecbrake.co.uk/Mk.%202%20&%203%20300mm%20Billet%204.html)
found these beauts  :cool:

Title: Re: Caliper choice help
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 05 March 2011, 20:47

That's some sexy caliper shizmo right there.

Title: Re: Caliper choice help
Post by: Wayne on 05 March 2011, 20:53

Why not switch to the 312mm set up.