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Offline baldrick73

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newbie after advice
« 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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mowgli

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Re: newbie after advice
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline PassRatGT

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Re: newbie after advice
« Reply #2 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?
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