paceo 22 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 as title whats a good brake / caliper upgrade for better stopping for the golf mk3 VR6 on a budget? dont want to be spending many hundreds :-)nearside calipers are no good on my car. Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 expensive but worth the money ....http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?466148 Link to post Share on other sites
paceo 22 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 expensive but worth the money ....http://www.vr6oc.com/e107_plugins/forum/forum_viewtopic.php?466148would love to but havent got that kind of money! Link to post Share on other sites
Andi 0 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 312mm up grade from the mk4 then.Should cost you no more than £120 all in. Link to post Share on other sites
paceo 22 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 312mm up grade from the mk4 then.Should cost you no more than £120 all in.cool any mk4 or is it just the GTI?will that mean calipers, disk and pads for £120?any mods needed like spacer brackets?? Link to post Share on other sites
paceo 22 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 found these mk4 312mm ones. is it just a direct swap onto a mk3??http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312mm-Brake-set-up-Golf-mk4-Seat-Audi-/200720759509?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2ebbe3bad5 Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 6mm spacer needed. Link to post Share on other sites
paceo 22 Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 6mm spacer needed.wicked anyone got these spacers?also what about the rear disks is it worth upgrading these?? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 For spacer I used washers from b&q Link to post Share on other sites
leespiro 9 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 alright guys i have 312mm disks calipers and spacers for sale but no pads looking for £150 for them disks are in great condition calipers work fine Link to post Share on other sites
paceo 22 Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 alright guys i have 312mm disks calipers and spacers for sale but no pads looking for £150 for them disks are in great condition calipers work fine seems a bit expensive, a set sold for £105 with the brake hoses to suit the calipers, carriers and pads. Link to post Share on other sites
leespiro 9 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 make me some offers guys i willing to drop the price Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 So why are you asking if you know what you need and what they go for? Why didnt you buy them for £105 mine cost £150 with spacers(washers) and bolts freshly painted. Link to post Share on other sites
paceo 22 Posted March 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 So why are you asking if you know what you need and what they go for? Why didnt you buy them for £105 mine cost £150 with spacers(washers) and bolts freshly painted. becuase ive been outbidded twice now on ebay! Link to post Share on other sites
ssaunders 199 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Hi, sorry to jack but will the 312's still fit the original 15" rims or will you need to get bigger wheels ?cheerssteve Link to post Share on other sites
leespiro 9 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 hi they wont fit with 15s Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 As above they won't fit the original 15s but you can get some 15s to fit. I can guarantee you that Link to post Share on other sites
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