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Brake ideas
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 2:35 pm
by Harnz
hi i was wondering what i should do sum times if i brake hard it feels like the brakes are scratching the discs and its very disconcerting cos it feels lyk there not working as well as they shud be. any ideas on what i should do the only performance mod iv got is a stage 1 more bhp map.
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 6:41 pm
by flyfs6
Have you checked brake fluid and when it was last changed? Could be plain wear and tear or due for a fluid change.
I would personally get a 312mm upgrade done, and depending on how frequently/type of driving you do - wear the ones out on your car first.
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:43 pm
by whitegtipolo
standard brakes are not that bad really , just press harder LOL, mine are ok unless abused 4 ages!
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:04 pm
by Harnz
lol thanks for that its wen i press it hard it feels lyk that if i press any harder who knows what will happen
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:33 pm
by gti-joe
Is that not the ABS kicking in that makes that shudder?
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 5:37 pm
by Harnz
it mite b actually thats exactly hw it feels but at da sme time it kind of strange cz it makes it feel like there giving up
Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:43 pm
by more-bhp
312mm setup front
and then maybe ...
256mm setup rear aswell
kind of balances things out..
loads better
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:52 pm
by oliverpologti
what parts do i need for th 312mm brake conversion?
and where would be best place to buy them from?
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:54 pm
by Harnz
how much did you pick up your set for jason and where if thats ok
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:56 pm
by pip_polo
it's not anything stupid like dust or stones in between pad and disc making the metal noise is it?
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:59 pm
by yorks GT TDI
im running R32 front and rear brake setup great stopping power
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 5:59 pm
by Harnz
i shuddnt think so as they dont do that when you ur not break to hard its only if you traveling at a speed and u have 2 jump on them to stop you car kissin the rear end of the person who cut you up lol
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:26 pm
by more-bhp
search Ebay... you'll find everything there....
My fronts... about £200 all in...
My rears... about £150 all in...
Fronts can be found on many VAG like TT180/225, Skoda Octavia VRS180, Bora 1.8T 180, A3 1.8T 180, Golf Anni 180...
You need calipers, carriers, discs and pads.. thats it... just bolt it all up.
Rears come from most of the above but if from a Quattro model you need spacers to make the carriers fit. (Standard Polo pads fit the 256mm rears)
Of course you can buy all the parts new from VAG PARTS, Golf GTI ANNI stuff all ready painted in red.. but cost is much more.
R32 stuff really good but then you need bigger wheels to fit....
J
Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:27 pm
by Harnz
thanks thats a big help im going to look dat up now