312mm brake upgrades

[the_stink]

so i have been using the search button to start with 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

[linz]

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

[Ridg]

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

[the_stink]

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 

[Ridg]

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.

[the_stink]

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?

[linz]

yh thats wat i apaid for my setup off ebay

[stmirren]

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

[linz]

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

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

[Rhyso]

so i have been using the search button to start with 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