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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ramjet on 21 November 2005, 12:39

Title: Upgrade to 312mm brakes
Post by: ramjet on 21 November 2005, 12:39

Hi Guys,

Any one tried upgrading to 312mm brakes and if so whats needed and if the standard 16 in rims fit with it.

Also where to source the new bigger diameter rear discs and holders etc?

Regards

Ramjetvw

Title: Re: Upgrade to 312mm brakes
Post by: Phil_M on 21 November 2005, 19:20

Hi

All that is needed to upgrade to 312mm is the carriers and the disc's as for fitting behind the standard rims i cant see that being a problem, As for the rear try finding some leon cupra r or golf v5 calipers and disc's both are direct replacements for the 1.8t.

Hope this helps

Phil

Title: Re: Upgrade to 312mm brakes
Post by: ramjet on 22 November 2005, 11:26

Thanks Phil.Anyone have an idea of how much a split set of BBS or Montreal 2 costs?For the GTI 1.8T.

Thanks alot.

Ramjetvw :smiley:

Title: Re: Upgrade to 312mm brakes
Post by: GazB on 22 November 2005, 21:05

just search Egay for motreal 2's :cool: loads of wheels on there http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-GTI-TURBO-4-16-ALLOY-WHEELS-VW_W0QQitemZ4590657420QQcategoryZ9889QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem