Rear brake upgrade ?

[Lew89]

Hi all,

I know 312mm audi tt s3 upgrade is highly recommended accross VAG forums but what about the rears ? I’ve done a quick search but its not really talked about.

My pads are running low on the back so will need changing, does anybody have a recommended upgrade route? If nothing is available I’ll probably go for EBC slotted rotors/ green pads.

I will do front upgrade at some point but the pads are practically new so I cannot see point in changing them before their time is up.

Thanks

 

[GlanzaV]

Rears only do about ~10% of the braking so in the grand scheme of things it's not worth spending 2-3x the price on OEM stuff for the rears when they contribute so little.

 

[Lew89]

Rears only do about ~10% of the braking so in the grand scheme of things it's not worth spending 2-3x the price on OEM stuff for the rears when they contribute so little.

Hi Glanza – So you would only go for OEM on the rear; both Discs and rotors ? When I upgrade to 312mm on the front (which will be a while anyway) I’m worried it might look out of proportion I can see where you’re coming from if they only account for ~10% of braking.

Thanks

 

[moggytom]

I know it would cost more but it would look miles better and would fill the wheels
out more, and match the front when you get it done,

 

[vroomtshh]

I know it would cost more but it would look miles better and would fill the wheels
out more, and match the front when you get it done,

Actually, it barely fills out the wheels at all
Before

After

 

[AwesomeScott]

What about something like this dude.

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=34035&xSec=2577

 

[AwesomeScott]

Or alternatively

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=34037&xSec=2577

HTH

 

[Lew89]

Actually, it barely fills out the wheels at all
Before

After

Vroom, What did you upgrade to?

AwesomeScott,

Looks like a nice upgrade but seems i was hoping for larger calipers inclusive around that price bracket.

cheers

 

[AwesomeScott]

Wow, Prob best looking at secoind hand kit then dude, the second option I sent includes calipers.

 

[Lew89]

Awesome thanks for the links - I'm happy with second hand TBH as will have them refurbished if I do go down that route

 

[AwesomeScott]

No worries dude, if there is anything I can help with, let me know..

 

[Lew89]

Of course will do - I know this is going off topic now but I used to browse a MK4 golf forum some time ago and you offered retro fitting of cruise control is that something you still do? If so please can you advise on a price inc labour etc.

 

[AwesomeScott]

Hi again,

Cruise control comes in at £299 inc vat on yours as its a bugger to do.

Also I have a 2nd hand R32/Tarox big disc upgrade, complete with ECS spacer and bolts and a 305mm 2 part Tarox grroved dics and R32 Blue calipers.

Yours delivered for £525.00 inc vat and delivery.

HTH

 

[vroomtshh]

Vroom, What did you upgrade to?

AwesomeScott,

Looks like a nice upgrade but seems i was hoping for larger calipers inclusive around that price bracket.

cheers

Those are 256mm vented discs, calipers and pads from an Lcr

 

[Lew89]

Those are 256mm vented discs, calipers and pads from an Lcr

Rears standard are 232 on the FR ? Did you notice much of an improvement ?

 

[Scott-o]

I was going to do the 256mm vented upgrade at the rear but when crn drilled 232mm discs are 35 delivered and brembo oem pads are 20 quid delivered, I couldn't bring myself to part with the money to do the 256mm upgrade

 

[vroomtshh]

Rears standard are 232 on the FR ? Did you notice much of an improvement ?

They look a little better

They improve stability under braking a bit, but the braking is no better or worse

 

[dan666]

will get pic up late. i have just put groved and drill on rear. price wise was alright. i upgrade when i need to replace

 

[Lew89]

I was going to do the 256mm vented upgrade at the rear but when crn drilled 232mm discs are 35 delivered and brembo oem pads are 20 quid delivered, I couldn't bring myself to part with the money to do the 256mm upgrade

Dan did your 232's bolt on with original calipers? If so that might be best route looked at your build thread but was going too slow on iPhone gave up White fr looked awesome!

 

[Scott-o]

Look at the end of my cupra thread, just fitted new discs and pads to the rear

Cheers mate, did get it looking nice but shoulda kept it on the first set of bbs tbh and left it haha