Author Topic: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?  (Read 1607 times)

Offline MADDOX020407

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Hi before everyone says do a search  i have and not really found what i am looking for so here goes, I am going through the process of turning my mk3 2.0 8v 1997 into a supercharged vr, It already has 288mm discs on the front, but want something bigger and better, what are peoples choices on this matter. I have,nt set a budget, but not millionaire so let me know. :smiley:

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Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
« Reply #1 on: 02 July 2012, 16:33 »
Easiest would be 312mm conversion


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Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
« Reply #2 on: 02 July 2012, 17:11 »
Hi pal are they off a mk4 r32 ?

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Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
« Reply #3 on: 02 July 2012, 17:14 »
Hi pal are they off a mk4 r32 ?

No. Off a TT/S3/Mk4 Anniversary petrol.

If you want R32 brakes, you better be prepared to fit 18" wheels.

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Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
« Reply #4 on: 02 July 2012, 17:51 »
Tarox 6pots could be had with some luck for about 4-500£
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Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
« Reply #5 on: 02 July 2012, 20:43 »
Willwood do some good affordable kits. Choice of disc type and pads. You don't need massive brakes just a good setup.

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Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
« Reply #6 on: 02 July 2012, 21:00 »
2nd wilwoods! i had them on my astra turbo running 308mm  standard discs and they stopped very well!

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Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
« Reply #7 on: 02 July 2012, 21:13 »
Well 312mm will only just about fit under some 16" wheels, anything bigger is going to need 17" wheels.

312mm will be fine.

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Re: Best brake upgrade for vr6 super charged project ?
« Reply #8 on: 02 July 2012, 21:57 »
Standard discs and decent pads is all you need. Stay away from drilled as they can crack.


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