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Offline Hulmie

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Rear big brake upgrade
« on: 01 September 2008, 19:39 »
when i came to paint me rear calipers the other day i opnly really noticed how small the rear brake disc's are. Is there any upgrades out on the markey or can i fit R32 brakes?
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Re: Rear big brake upgrade
« Reply #1 on: 01 September 2008, 19:41 »
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Re: Rear big brake upgrade
« Reply #2 on: 02 September 2008, 20:16 »
im thinking of doing an upgrade on the rear also but its not a necessity its just a look good thing more than a perfomance thing

but yh when i get round to it i will be using the r32 rear
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Offline Ivor Mk4 Turbo

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Re: Rear big brake upgrade
« Reply #3 on: 02 September 2008, 20:40 »
R32 rears are the same as found on Anni's, Leon CR, TT 225, Octy vRS etc etc. :wink:
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Re: Rear big brake upgrade
« Reply #4 on: 02 September 2008, 21:38 »
I thought the caliper needed a different bracket as it the TT/R32/4motion runs Haldex?
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Re: Rear big brake upgrade
« Reply #5 on: 02 September 2008, 21:46 »
True!!  I meant size is the same! 

Best to look for LCR, vRS or Anni ones, then!!  :grin:
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