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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: K1 on 30 July 2008, 02:33

Title: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: K1 on 30 July 2008, 02:33

Got a really good price for some r32 brakes so of course i took it. £600 inc painting caliper red and fitting (dealer wanted £900+), only to find out that the £600 included painting and fitting of front and rear brakes. So very pleased  :laugh:

Stock front GTI:

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0263.jpg)

R32 fronts:

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0269.jpg)

R32 rears:

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0270.jpg)

Braking is much better, much less fading. However, i find the standard brakes provided better 'feel.' I could modulate the brake force easier than the new set up.

Kev

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 30 July 2008, 07:04

Very jealous mate... The difference in the size is silly really, especially the caliper..  :shocked:

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: joesgti on 30 July 2008, 09:54

you mentioned them when we were at awesome. look really good and at a real good price aswell  :cool: :cool:

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: scoobs7 on 30 July 2008, 12:57

Quote from: K1 on 30 July 2008, 02:33

Got a really good price for some r32 brakes so of course i took it. £600 inc painting caliper red and fitting (dealer wanted £900+), only to find out that the £600 included painting and fitting of front and rear brakes. So very pleased  :laugh:

Stock front GTI:

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0263.jpg)

R32 fronts:

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0269.jpg)

R32 rears:

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0270.jpg)

Braking is much better, much less fading. However, i find the standard brakes provided better 'feel.' I could modulate the brake force easier than the new set up.

Kev

Looking Nice Kev. Did you get both the front and rear ones replaced? I'm not far from Durham. Where did you get the brakes from?Is the deal still on?

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Hurdy on 30 July 2008, 13:35

£600 for an R32 brake upgrade is a really good deal. Welcome to the rare world of people with uprated brakes

1. Hurdy
2. Redrobin
3. K1

Anyone else?

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: VeeDubDan on 03 August 2008, 16:33

How did you fit the rears?  With the R32 having four wheel drive (different hubs) surely the rears don't bolt straight on? 

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: sharpie on 03 August 2008, 16:36

Quote from: K1 on 30 July 2008, 02:33

However, i find the standard brakes provided better 'feel.' I could modulate the brake force easier than the new set up.

get yourself an r32 master cylinder, if you haven't already.

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: 182_blue on 03 August 2008, 16:42

i find it surprising that people like the R32 set up, as my old car had them on and they were worse than the standard on my Golf, i guess i would need to try them to see what the fuss is about

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: k4ith on 03 August 2008, 20:15

Quote from: sharpie on 03 August 2008, 16:36

Quote from: K1 on 30 July 2008, 02:33

However, i find the standard brakes provided better 'feel.' I could modulate the brake force easier than the new set up.

get yourself an r32 master cylinder, if you haven't already.

Good Shout there.
I am getting mine fitted next week, anyone now a part no for said mast/cyl.

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 01 September 2008, 15:05

Quote from: sharpie on 03 August 2008, 16:36

Quote from: K1 on 30 July 2008, 02:33

However, i find the standard brakes provided better 'feel.' I could modulate the brake force easier than the new set up.

get yourself an r32 master cylinder, if you haven't already.

And you will be replacing like for like - exactly the same!  :tongue:

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 01 September 2008, 15:17

Quote from: 182_blue on 03 August 2008, 16:42

i find it surprising that people like the R32 set up, as my old car had them on and they were worse than the standard on my Golf, i guess i would need to try them to see what the fuss is about

Could be down to tyres!  Remember, the brakes ONLY stop the wheel from rotating.  It is the grip between tyre and tarmac which provides the negative acceleration when referring to brakes!  :nerd:

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 01 September 2008, 15:18

K1, do you have any pics of your motor? Being CW with black wheels and that..  :wink:
Not seen any before that's all..

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: TagnuT on 01 September 2008, 18:00

Nice brakes........If only :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :smiley:

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Altered Carbon on 01 September 2008, 22:40

Quote from: Vtec Abuser on 01 September 2008, 15:18

K1, do you have any pics of your motor? Being CW with black wheels and that..  :wink:
Not seen any before that's all..

I'll second that motion - and where did you get them from!  :cool:

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: K1 on 02 September 2008, 01:07

Here are some pics.. very similar to urs Ben.

Kev

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0094.jpg)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0093.jpg)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0302.jpg)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0300.jpg)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0301.jpg)

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Peskarik on 02 September 2008, 08:04

Quote from: Hurdy on 30 July 2008, 13:35

£600 for an R32 brake upgrade is a really good deal. Welcome to the rare world of people with uprated brakes

1. Hurdy
2. Redrobin
3. K1

Anyone else?

Uprating breaks is very expensive. Take Oettinger Stage 2 tuning, it is cheaper then fitting Porsche System 322mm front breaks.

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Peskarik on 02 September 2008, 08:11

I like parkings too  :smiley:

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/Peskarik/DSC01574.jpg)

(http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa67/Peskarik/DSC01577.jpg)

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 02 September 2008, 08:48

Me too... :grin:

(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w6/CUPRA270/P220708_22-11.jpg)
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w6/CUPRA270/P220708_22-10.jpg)
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w6/CUPRA270/P220708_22-4.jpg)

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Vtec Abuser on 02 September 2008, 08:52

Quote from: K1 on 02 September 2008, 01:07

Here are some pics.. very similar to urs Ben.

Kev

(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0094.jpg)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0093.jpg)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0302.jpg)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0300.jpg)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn185/Kng248/IMG_0301.jpg)

Your not wrong Kev.. Stunning mate.
Could just do with a dab of tyre dressing though I reckon to finish it off nicely..  :wink:
I work up your way (North East) once or twice a month and always keep my eyes peeked thinking i'll see you for some reason..  :grin:

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Saint Steve on 02 September 2008, 08:56

why not join in!!!
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/philmcavity/Carparkpics013.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s264/philmcavity/Carparkpics003.jpg)

anyone else??  :laugh:

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Peskarik on 02 September 2008, 08:59

what is tyre dressing?  :undecided:

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Peskarik on 02 September 2008, 09:01

not bad, Phil, not bad at all  :cool:

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Teutonic_Tamer on 02 September 2008, 09:30

Car park whores!  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:  :evil:

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Hurdy on 02 September 2008, 12:36

Quote from: TagnuT on 01 September 2008, 18:00

Nice brakes........If only :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :smiley:

Someone mention nice brakes :rolleyes:

(http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t8/hurdy_album/5SpokeswithTaroxBigBrakes005a.jpg)

Title: Re: Out with the old...In with the new
Post by: Hurdy on 02 September 2008, 12:39

Quote from: Peskarik on 02 September 2008, 08:59

what is tyre dressing?  :undecided:

It is basically cleaning the tyre walls so they look black and shiny rather than grey. :smiley: