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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: rio_gti on 04 February 2013, 13:57

Title: 312mm brake upgrade just a quick q
Post by: rio_gti on 04 February 2013, 13:57

just wondering of the calipers are exactly the same as i know the pads are the same size... just didnt know if the calipers looked more chunky as im gonna swap some over soon and didnt know if it is worth swapping the calipers too  :undecided:

(will be putting mine back on to the donor car so are they as easaly swappable as that???)

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrade just a quick q
Post by: Wazzzer on 04 February 2013, 16:00

Exactly the same calipers

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrade just a quick q
Post by: brewey on 04 February 2013, 16:01

Same calipers bud, just put the carriers and discs on and jobs a good un'

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrade just a quick q
Post by: rio_gti on 04 February 2013, 16:16

sweet so also just use what ever pads have more life? or just get new disks and pads?

(just made a call vw want £98 each, local factors want £26 each is it really gonna matter for the miles i do which ones i get??)

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrade just a quick q
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 04 February 2013, 16:50

Go via TPS, VW do an Economy range now also available through TPS

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrade just a quick q
Post by: brewey on 04 February 2013, 18:39

Why not get a set of upgraded pads while they're off for peace of mind that they're going to last and stop you effectively?

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrade just a quick q
Post by: Chris. on 05 February 2013, 17:44

Pagid discs and pads....about 100 quid for front axle, but bloody good.

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrade just a quick q
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on 05 February 2013, 22:32

Yep always worth considering uprated pads, its down to personal opinion and driving style but you know.. the genuine VW pads are actually decent  :cool: