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Title: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
Post by: MADDOX020407 on 02 July 2012, 15:56
Hi before everyone says do a search  i have and not really found what i am looking for so here goes, I am going through the process of turning my mk3 2.0 8v 1997 into a supercharged vr, It already has 288mm discs on the front, but want something bigger and better, what are peoples choices on this matter. I have,nt set a budget, but not millionaire so let me know. :smiley:
Title: Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
Post by: tshirt2k on 02 July 2012, 16:33
Easiest would be 312mm conversion
Title: Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
Post by: MADDOX020407 on 02 July 2012, 17:11
Hi pal are they off a mk4 r32 ?
Title: Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
Post by: Ess_Three on 02 July 2012, 17:14
Hi pal are they off a mk4 r32 ?

No. Off a TT/S3/Mk4 Anniversary petrol.

If you want R32 brakes, you better be prepared to fit 18" wheels.
Title: Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
Post by: leigh_harty on 02 July 2012, 17:51
Tarox 6pots could be had with some luck for about 4-500£
Title: Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
Post by: tweed on 02 July 2012, 20:43
Willwood do some good affordable kits. Choice of disc type and pads. You don't need massive brakes just a good setup.
Title: Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
Post by: robo22sri on 02 July 2012, 21:00
2nd wilwoods! i had them on my astra turbo running 308mm  standard discs and they stopped very well!

Go to rallydesign.co.uk to buy stuff as they are the european importer ;)
Title: Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
Post by: Wayne on 02 July 2012, 21:13
Well 312mm will only just about fit under some 16" wheels, anything bigger is going to need 17" wheels.

312mm will be fine.
Title: Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
Post by: tshirt2k on 02 July 2012, 21:57
Standard discs and decent pads is all you need. Stay away from drilled as they can crack.