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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: the_stink on 08 August 2008, 12:25

Title: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: the_stink on 08 August 2008, 12:25

so i have been using the search button to start with :grin: and found some bits and bobs but where is the best place to look to buy the brakes? As i ahvent got a clue what would need to be upgraded etc but when looking at the re mapp side of things this has poped up and is a valid point

more power + bigger brakes

hit me

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: linz on 08 August 2008, 12:29

honestly mate depends what ya want i got my entire upgrade kit off ebay

you may even be able to go to a scrappy ect and get the carriers ect

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: Ridg on 08 August 2008, 12:32

if you're already on 288mm brakes all you need is the carriers, these new cost about the same as a full set from a scrap yard / fleabay

you'll also need pads + discs

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: the_stink on 08 August 2008, 12:34

Quote from: Ridg on 08 August 2008, 12:32

if you're already on 288mm brakes all you need is the carriers, these new cost about the same as a full set from a scrap yard / fleabay

you'll also need pads + discs

are 288mm the standard GTi set up? im assuming ill need the whole lot? if that front and back, sorry to soudn so clueless  :tongue:

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: Ridg on 08 August 2008, 12:42

288mm is the standard GTI setup

your rears will be 232mm IIRC and those can be upgraded to 256mm

although most people say doing the rears is mainly cosmetic as they don't add as much stopping power as the front upgrade.

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: the_stink on 08 August 2008, 12:43

yeah i just noticed that on antoher post and a link to vagparts etc with all the prices ;)

so for carriers,dics and pads looking at about £260.50

that sound about right?

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: linz on 08 August 2008, 12:54

yh thats wat i apaid for my setup off ebay

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: stmirren on 08 August 2008, 12:58

Looking at this myself, is there a noticable difference from the 288mm on my GTi to the 312mm upgrade, or would better pads and drilled disc stop as good as the 312mm ??

Cheers

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: linz on 08 August 2008, 13:03

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=88149.0

see pics of mine they look great and yes there is a noticeable difference

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: Rhyso on 08 August 2008, 13:42

Quote from: the_stink on 08 August 2008, 12:25

so i have been using the search button to start with :grin: and found some bits and bobs but where is the best place to look to buy the brakes? As i ahvent got a clue what would need to be upgraded etc but when looking at the re mapp side of things this has poped up and is a valid point

more power + bigger brakes

hit me

did the search button return this
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=87778.0

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 08 August 2008, 13:45

Quote from: stmirren on 08 August 2008, 12:58

Looking at this myself, is there a noticable difference from the 288mm on my GTi to the 312mm upgrade, or would better pads and drilled disc stop as good as the 312mm ??

Cheers

I wouldn't bother with drilled/grooved discs in any size.  They're very expensive, more prone to cracking & wear pads out twice as quick!!

Pads on the other hand, is a different matter.  Spend £100-120 on some Ferodo DS2500's (or Mintex equivalent) for your 288's & you'll probably have more stopping power than 312's on crap pads.  (Obvoiusly those pads with the 312's would be immense).

The 312's definitely stop you quicker, but make the rear quite 'light' under heavy braking - You get used to it, though. :wink:

Title: Re: 312mm brake upgrades
Post by: (shakey) on 09 August 2008, 01:18

here u go

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=88295.0