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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: jon7278 on 01 June 2011, 21:44

Title: 16v Brake upgrade to VR6
Post by: jon7278 on 01 June 2011, 21:44

Hi

Can anyone tell me what is needed to upgrade the front brakes, 280mm to the 288mm VR6 versions.
I take it you need the calipers discs etc. But do they bolt straight on? thanks in advance. :smiley:

Title: Re: 16v Brake upgrade to VR6
Post by: leigh_harty on 01 June 2011, 21:54

If your after better stopping power then upgrade your current set up

Title: Re: 16v Brake upgrade to VR6
Post by: Wayne on 01 June 2011, 22:02

Not worth changing for 8mm, just fit good quality pads.

Title: Re: 16v Brake upgrade to VR6
Post by: Khare on 01 June 2011, 23:00

I had 280mm with standard setup. Then I stuck 288mm stuff with mintex M1144 pads and goodridge hoses. That massively improved braking, however I think it's down to the pads and hoses rather than an extra 8mm. Still, every little helps, and I believe the 288mm discs are slightly thicker too, so better heat dispersion. You'll want carriers, calipers, discs and pads. Most likely you'll need new brake hoses too as the 280mm uses hoses that screw into the caliper and the 288mm uses banjo screws.

Title: Re: 16v Brake upgrade to VR6
Post by: justalex81 on 02 June 2011, 10:35

and just so you dont go searching for brakes off a vr6 only:

All GTI's and VR6's have 288mm brakes if they were made after 1996 i believe (correct me if i'm wrong)

Pre 1996 they all had 280mm brakes.

Title: Re: 16v Brake upgrade to VR6
Post by: Wayne on 02 June 2011, 10:49

Quote from: justalex81 on 02 June 2011, 10:35

and just so you dont go searching for brakes off a vr6 only:

All GTI's and VR6's have 288mm brakes if they were made after 1996 i believe (correct me if i'm wrong)

Pre 1996 they all had 280mm brakes.

Spot on :afro: