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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: baldrick73 on 05 May 2006, 11:22

Title: newbie after advice
Post by: baldrick73 on 05 May 2006, 11:22

guys my mk3 GTi 8v needs the front brake upgraded, back have been replaced with new discs pads etc. The front need more bite - compared with my scooby.
What is and easy bolt on swap - maybe from an Audi or Seat?? I am new to the VW scene. What fits???
Thanks for advice.
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Title: Re: newbie after advice
Post by: mowgli on 05 May 2006, 19:56

What age is it?  The later ones used the brakes off the VR6, 288mm IIRC.  There is a post about it a few rows down.

Title: Re: newbie after advice
Post by: PassRatGT on 06 May 2006, 11:57

The discs should be 280mm anyway, 288 if it's a late spec

You can upgrade to 312mm TT brakes but not sure if it's worth it on an 8v

Maybe try some pagid pads or EBC greenstuffs?