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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: k4ith on 06 February 2008, 08:02

Title: R32 Brake set up
Post by: k4ith on 06 February 2008, 08:02: Due to the recent arrival of child no2 the cash has become depleted some what so as i was getting a remap at the end of the month
i am also looking to upgrade the ED30 set would love a Brembo/Ate set up but cant stretch to that so next best thing :undecided: is move up to the Mk5 R32 fronts(345mm) and get uprated discs pads, now i am assuming that this would be a direct bolt? do i need mounts or anything? there should be nbo clearance probs as the r32 has 18" already.
VW parts advise Ã‚£160 a calliper, any R32 owners changed there oem pads/discs for aftermarket ones?
anyone any other setup ideas.

Keith
Title: Re: R32 Brake set up
Post by: hufcforpromotion on 06 February 2008, 08:21: Hi Keith!
I pick my new edition 30 GTI up today from London and on the way back to scotland I am collecting a full set of R32 brakes! I will let you know the parts you need and how easy to fit them as I intend to fit them at the weekend! The big question is do I leave them blue or paint them red?
T
John
Title: Re: R32 Brake set up
Post by: T88OMM on 06 February 2008, 09:25: Quote from: hufcforpromotion on 06 February 2008, 08:21
Hi Keith!
I pick my new edition 30 GTI up today from London and on the way back to scotland I am collecting a full set of R32 brakes! I will let you know the parts you need and how easy to fit them as I intend to fit them at the weekend! The big question is do I leave them blue or paint them red?
T
John

I have got a full set in my garage that have been powedercoated red, I plan to put them on the front but not to sure about the back as they have been stripped down and look like a pain to put back together. The brakes are very good and should be a big improvement on the standard ED30 items, just what you need if you are planning a remap :laugh:
Title: Re: R32 Brake set up
Post by: joesgti on 06 February 2008, 11:19: would this fit on our cars????

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Porsche-GT3-Big-Brake-Kit-R32-S3-A3-VrS-LCR-Golf_W0QQitemZ120219178700QQihZ002QQcategoryZ23013QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Title: Re: R32 Brake set up
Post by: gazbutmk5gti on 06 February 2008, 12:01: you need carriers. calipers, discs and pads and its a direct fit
Title: Re: R32 Brake set up
Post by: Peskarik on 06 February 2008, 13:10: Quote from: joesgti on 06 February 2008, 11:19
would this fit on our cars????

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Porsche-GT3-Big-Brake-Kit-R32-S3-A3-VrS-LCR-Golf_W0QQitemZ120219178700QQihZ002QQcategoryZ23013QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I guess no, because he writes 5x100 and MkV is 5X112.
Title: Re: R32 Brake set up
Post by: joesgti on 06 February 2008, 14:31: Quote from: Peskarik on 06 February 2008, 13:10
Quote from: joesgti on 06 February 2008, 11:19
would this fit on our cars????

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Porsche-GT3-Big-Brake-Kit-R32-S3-A3-VrS-LCR-Golf_W0QQitemZ120219178700QQihZ002QQcategoryZ23013QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I guess no, because he writes 5x100 and MkV is 5X112.

surly thats just for the discs, the discs look tatty and rusted anyway!! I WANT THOSE CALIPERS!!! :drool:
Title: Re: R32 Brake set up
Post by: k4ith on 06 February 2008, 20:03: Quote from: hufcforpromotion on 06 February 2008, 08:21
Hi Keith!
I pick my new edition 30 GTI up today from London and on the way back to scotland I am collecting a full set of R32 brakes! I will let you know the parts you need and how easy to fit them as I intend to fit them at the weekend! The big question is do I leave them blue or paint them red?
T
John

Are they brand new John? i was going to paint mine red to keep the oem look.VW advise Ã‚£160 a calliper but they weren't sure about carriers
Title: Re: R32 Brake set up
Post by: hufcforpromotion on 06 February 2008, 21:31: I did not end up going for the brakes As I bought a different car and was too far to travel to pick up the brakes! New car is awesome tho!