Jakesy 10 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 So I've just bought myself a mk3 vr6 brother in law raves about them so thought I'd see what all the fuss about, fair to say ten seconds later I see why! Now I'm stripping it down and rebuilding been doing a bit of digging and seen that there is a 312mm brake upgrade for the front brakes is than upgrade for the rears or is a case of leaving them just getting better discs and pads? If there is what is it and how do I go about doing it? Many thanks in advance Aaron rich and matt1986 2 Link to post Share on other sites
rich 40 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 hi,do you mind if I ask what calipers/brakes you already have on the front as I'm looking for a drivers side front Lucas caliper for my 280mm set up....just in case you decide to go for the 312mm upgrade..also its usually the fronts that are upgraded to 312mm on the vr6,apart from better discs/pads the rears are more than upto the job dude!! Jakesy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jakesy 10 Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Hi rich, thanks for the info think I'm going to go ahead and do that! The fronts have 288mm discs on at the moment from what I gather anyway like I said just got it so still doing my digging need to buy a new car jack as well my old one has given up on me! ? Don't know if the calliper for that would fit a 280mm set up? rich 1 Link to post Share on other sites
rich 40 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 hi,no it wont dude,no problems and good luck cheers Jakesy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jakesy 10 Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 Ok no worries sorry I couldn't help pal, thanks for the advice! ? rich 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Supercharged 104 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 7 hours ago, Jakesy said: So I've just bought myself a mk3 vr6 brother in law raves about them so thought I'd see what all the fuss about, fair to say ten seconds later I see why! Now I'm stripping it down and rebuilding been doing a bit of digging and seen that there is a 312mm brake upgrade for the front brakes is than upgrade for the rears or is a case of leaving them just getting better discs and pads? If there is what is it and how do I go about doing it? Many thanks in advance Aaron Just thought I'd put my pennies worth in on this. Why are you wanting to upgrade the front brakes with a bigger setup? The 288mm brakes are more than up to the job of stopping the car as VW intended. Unless you're after looks of having a bigger brake setup behind your wheels I would go for just uprated discs and pads and possibly Goodridge hoses up front. Bigger brakes will mean bigger wheels as the 312 set up won't fit with standard 15" wheels. VR6CABBS and rich 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Jakesy 10 Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 That's fine like I'm said I'm completely new to the dub scene. However I know that the guy before me has put uprated cams and bigger fuel pump on the engine, also very likely it has had a remap! It's very lively to say the least plus I have 16" bbs wheels which should house the bigger brakes. Plus who doesn't like the look of bigger brakes... ? I have kinetic drilled and grooved 312mm discs and brembo pads coming with overhauled and serviced and painted carriers and callipers also got a set of six HEL braided hoses for front and rear just need to get better discs and pads for the rear and I think that'll be a pretty good set up? Or don't you agree? Cheers Aaron Link to post Share on other sites
Jakesy 10 Posted December 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 I'm also putting 10mm performance HT leads in and currently looking for better plugs if you have any suggestions? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Supercharged 104 Posted December 6, 2016 Report Share Posted December 6, 2016 5 hours ago, Jakesy said: That's fine like I'm said I'm completely new to the dub scene. However I know that the guy before me has put uprated cams and bigger fuel pump on the engine, also very likely it has had a remap! It's very lively to say the least plus I have 16" bbs wheels which should house the bigger brakes. Plus who doesn't like the look of bigger brakes... ? I have kinetic drilled and grooved 312mm discs and brembo pads coming with overhauled and serviced and painted carriers and callipers also got a set of six HEL braided hoses for front and rear just need to get better discs and pads for the rear and I think that'll be a pretty good set up? Or don't you agree? Cheers Aaron Hi Aaron, sorry if my first comments seemed on the negative side? This was not ment to be the case. What you state for your brake upgrade sounds well, I was only trying to save you money in the interim period as before brake upgrades you may want to upgrade the suspension first, coilovers, uprated anti roll bars and polybushing (unless all this has already been done) as all these make a massive difference to how the car rides/handles on our tu*d British roads for sure. I myself was going to upgrade the front brakes with a nice Tarox calipers/discs etc as they look excellent, thing is they can't be seen through/behind my wheels so decided not to bother. So I just uprated the disc's and pads all round. All I will say is my VR is pushing 275bhp and is still on the 288mm set up and stops just fine. As for plug leads and plugs? I would save your money and shy away from 10mm leads, I have standard leads on mine and they're more than upto the job. Plugs wise, NGK Platinum are in mine which I'm more than happy with, but again everybodies different on what they use/and or like.... Hope it helps. Mark. Jakesy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
dale p 62 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 I'd agree the standard setup is more than ample to stop the car safely I've over the yrs have debating on 4pots but chose not to for the sake of looks VR6 Supercharged 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jakesy 10 Posted December 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 12 hours ago, VR6 Supercharged said: Hi Aaron, sorry if my first comments seemed on the negative side? This was not ment to be the case. What you state for your brake upgrade sounds well, I was only trying to save you money in the interim period as before brake upgrades you may want to upgrade the suspension first, coilovers, uprated anti roll bars and polybushing (unless all this has already been done) as all these make a massive difference to how the car rides/handles on our tu*d British roads for sure. I myself was going to upgrade the front brakes with a nice Tarox calipers/discs etc as they look excellent, thing is they can't be seen through/behind my wheels so decided not to bother. So I just uprated the disc's and pads all round. All I will say is my VR is pushing 275bhp and is still on the 288mm set up and stops just fine. As for plug leads and plugs? I would save your money and shy away from 10mm leads, I have standard leads on mine and they're more than upto the job. Plugs wise, NGK Platinum are in mine which I'm more than happy with, but again everybodies different on what they use/and or like.... Hope it helps. Mark. Hi mark, No not at all, the brake upgrade is setting me back £300 including braided hoses. Car already has coilovers on just need to poly bush and upgrade the anti roll bar. I've had a little nosey at the tarox brake set up I don't have just over a grand lol very nice though! Can you tell me where I can purchase an uprated anti roll bar and what sort of make to go for? Also I've been looking at polybushing and saw a set on eurocarparts £236 for what they call a handling pack this is where I can't differentiate which bush goes where especially in the pic anyway! Except I'm sure the yellow ones are top mount bush? These a decent set or would you recommend others, maybe cheaper or better? (Not necessarily looking to build cheap all round) http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.8_1997/p/performance-cars-styling/performance-steering/performance-styling-parts/performance-bushes/?973449051&1&8bda4bcf2f5652e97291e32e352db5e7be82358a&000973 VR6 Supercharged 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Supercharged 104 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 58 minutes ago, Jakesy said: Hi mark, No not at all, the brake upgrade is setting me back £300 including braided hoses. Car already has coilovers on just need to poly bush and upgrade the anti roll bar. I've had a little nosey at the tarox brake set up I don't have just over a grand lol very nice though! Can you tell me where I can purchase an uprated anti roll bar and what sort of make to go for? Also I've been looking at polybushing and saw a set on eurocarparts £236 for what they call a handling pack this is where I can't differentiate which bush goes where especially in the pic anyway! Except I'm sure the yellow ones are top mount bush? These a decent set or would you recommend others, maybe cheaper or better? (Not necessarily looking to build cheap all round) http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_2.8_1997/p/performance-cars-styling/performance-steering/performance-styling-parts/performance-bushes/?973449051&1&8bda4bcf2f5652e97291e32e352db5e7be82358a&000973 Hi Aaron, I must admit they are a bit pricey for sure. Bushes wise, Powerflex ones are on mine but don't get the top mount bushes are standard ones from the likes of Euro carparts are more than upto the job as the Powerfex ones squeak. Anti roll bar wise, I have H&R ones on mine back and front. Have a look on Awesome GTi's website and that'll give you an idea. Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
Jakesy 10 Posted December 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 1 hour ago, VR6 Supercharged said: Hi Aaron, I must admit they are a bit pricey for sure. Bushes wise, Powerflex ones are on mine but don't get the top mount bushes are standard ones from the likes of Euro carparts are more than upto the job as the Powerfex ones squeak. Anti roll bar wise, I have H&R ones on mine back and front. Have a look on Awesome GTi's website and that'll give you an idea. Mark. Hi Mark Thats brilliant I'll have a good nose and see what I can find thanks for all the advise and tips! ?? many thanks Aaron VR6 Supercharged 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 Supercharged 104 Posted December 7, 2016 Report Share Posted December 7, 2016 1 hour ago, Jakesy said: Hi Mark Thats brilliant I'll have a good nose and see what I can find thanks for all the advise and tips! ?? many thanks Aaron No probs Aaron, glad I could help. Enjoy. Mark. Jakesy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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