brakes.... (well bigger ones)

PHILIP1193 · Post by **PHILIP1193** » Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:05 pm

Iv got a mark 5 8v 1 litre with standard steels on. Now id like some bigger brakes for better breaking power anyway. Any suggestions, polo gti brakes? How big are these and what will i need to change em parts wise? Will they fit straight on?

Phil

inthoughtwelive · Post by **inthoughtwelive** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 1:43 pm

Hey, i own a 9n, and my pads and discs only have around 2000 miles left on them really, so im juts gonna get some fast road pads and drilled and grooved discs,i found a set that are atchually cheaper than my stock parts, and this will give me beter braking, hopfully, so might be a idea to go down that route? but i'll let you know how much improved braking i get..

99 · Post by 99 » Fri Apr 21, 2006 8:19 am

Hi Phil, I know this is a bit late and I don't know if you're still looking, but...

Polo GTi/16v brakes use 256mm discs. Unfortunately for you (as far as I know) in order to change to these you would require new hubs, calipers, carriers, discs and pads - not cheap and a bit of a job.

If you do as inthoughtwelive suggested and get new discs and pads, you should notice a decent improvement in braking performance. Grooved discs for yours start from around Â£50 a pair and fast road pads from about Â£35 so while it's not exactly a pocket money job, it shouldn't break the bank. There are different people's opinions about which brands to use scattered around the board...

Thanks

Andrew