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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: drisser on 27 July 2013, 17:32

Title: Brake calipers
Post by: drisser on 27 July 2013, 17:32

Was giving it a look but has anyone noticed the PP golf has slightly different front calipers to the std gti ?

I was trying to look an it seems they are a bit longer with a straight bar near the hub, whereas the std car has shorter more rounded calipers ?

Don't think I am imagining it as I guess it would make sense given the Pp front brakes are 340mm v 310 for the std car so probably need larger calipers ?

Also, popped into dealer this afternoon and word must be out.  Overheard someone wanting to test drive the new GTi and chop in a 59 plate gti.  Hope she is ready to join the wait  :shocked:

Title: Re: Brake calipers
Post by: Jimble on 27 July 2013, 18:23

Yes they are different mate, The PP car has the same calipers as the mk6 R.

Title: Re: Brake calipers
Post by: CraigW on 27 July 2013, 18:32

Pic of my calipers

(http://i739.photobucket.com/albums/xx40/CraigW_01/IMG_03201.jpg) (http://s739.photobucket.com/user/CraigW_01/media/IMG_03201.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Brake calipers
Post by: matchboy on 27 July 2013, 18:32

Nice! And Bridgestones as well!

Title: Re: Brake calipers
Post by: CraigW on 27 July 2013, 18:34

Quote from: matchboy on 27 July 2013, 18:32

Nice! And Bridgestones as well!

Definitely a bonus Mark  :smiley:

Title: Re: Brake calipers
Post by: drisser on 27 July 2013, 18:57

Yep the bigger brakes and std wheels are a good match, they fill the rims nicely.

Would have still liked to have seen some nice Brembo 4 piston front calipers though on the PP just to differentiate it that it more..