Front & Rear brake upgrade kits?

[madstaff]

I guess if your front discs are ready for replacement now is the ideal time to upgrade to PP spec, you just need to source a pair of PP calipers and carriers.

[Pchende]

So if i go to PP spec I obviously need a pair of callipers and carriers. What size discs do i need and also does anyone happen to have the part numbers for the correct dust Shields i also need as i am guessing these will these also need upgrading.

Are the Golf R front callipers the same as the PP front callipers?

Regards

[madstaff]

Both a PP equipped Golf and a Golf R share the same 340mm front discs so the calipers and carriers will be the same.

PP ones however come in red, which everyone knows adds 5mph.   

[symonh2000]

The discs are 340mm, I have Textar 92229805 discs and Textar 2473803 pads.

Considering that Golf R's and to a lesser degree GTi PP's often get written off due to bad driving you would think that a used brake set would be relatively easy to find.

The Seat leon Cupra is likely to have the same front brakes also.

[Pchende]

So if a am looking to get a secondhand set of PP calliper’s what would be a good price? I have seen a few sets listed for £350+ but i am not sure if thats a good price or not. People tend to include a used set of disc’s and pads which I wouldn’t want.

Am the callipers aren’t in what i would call ready to bolt on condition, i would like to get them refurbished before i fit them.

Any help or pointers appreciated and tjanks for everyone who has already took the time to reply.

[madstaff]

They are expensive looking on eBay and £350 isn't too bad as there are plenty of pairs for considerably more than that.

Bare in mind new VW discs and pads are a small fortune to buy too, so if there included and are in good nick I'd view that as a bonus.

Easy enough to refurb if you know what your doing as the calipers are nothing special, probably 54mm pistons like every other hot Golf model since the mk3.

Maybe worth making an offer considering everything's there to bolt on including dust shields??
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/385072683257?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=1prBbqWyQK-&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=YkBkVKNMRRy&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[Pchende]

I have been in contact with a guy about a set of callipers from 2015 S3 inc 340mm discs with minimal wear. It has the black plate with S3 on. So i would obviously have to paint this and get the GTi stickers. I have got him down to £250 if i collect them this week end.

I am assuming these will fit? Does anyone have the part numbers for the bigger brake dust shields?

I am guessing this is a good deal

[Pchende]

The best thing you can do before going down this "brake upgrade" route it to ensure your brake fluid has been changed and filled with some decent spec fluid, and your running some decent, OEM at least, pads.

What type of brake fluid would you recommend over the oem stuff. Thanks

[Jace]

I fitted MTEC Drilled /Grooved discs all-round on my R wagon, these seemed a good a visual improvement over OEM discs & not silly money

I also added a set of RS3 air guide ducts to the front wishbones, these are £28pr from TPS

You can get Porsche Macan 4pot caliper bolt on upgrade kits from places like CLP https://clptuning.co.uk/product/macan-calliper-kit-vag-mqb/ selecting the discs/pads as you wish

[Pchende]

Hi all,

Just want to say a thank you to everyone who posted and assisted, got my PP brakes installed today. Cost me about £400 in total including the install and a brake fluid replacement with ATE race fluid. (Changes included new Oem brake shields new calliper bolts, new sets of oem pads, Oem discs were included in the calliper purchase price of £250, new decals for the cover plate.




Happy with that for now. Will probably move to a clubsport disc and Ebc red pads after the winter. Just to spread the cost out a little. Quick after and before but i am sure you all know what they look like.