[Mk2] [Turbo] Bigger rev3 brakes???

scoobyslayer · Post by **scoobyslayer** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:41 pm

hey fancy increasing my stopping power, without forking out for some brembo kit is there any better calipers from other preformance cars that will my 3sgte? any response apriechiated, cheers guys

Century Motorsport · Post by **Century Motorsport** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:53 pm

First port of call is caliper and disk condition. If they are good then what pads are you using?

Carbotech are a good choice. Pricey for pads but worth every penny

Nathan

scoobyslayer · Post by **scoobyslayer** » Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:07 pm

yeah considered some nice perfomance disc n pads, but thought id check there wasnt a nice easy upgrade from another model, cheers wiil do some more research

robwsurf · Post by **robwsurf** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 5:41 pm

i know of lots for mk1 ive got ST205 brakes on mine not sure on mk2 worth asking the mk2 guys on twobrutal

Caribbean_Blue · Post by **Caribbean_Blue** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 6:45 pm

Unless your running a massive spec there is no need unless for cosmetic reasons?

I have standard discs with Carbotech pads all around and SERIOUSLY rips your guts out on braking if you want it too.

So, if I were you new discs, new pads all round, braided brake hoses new fluid and job done. All for about quarter of the price at least. You could always get the calipers painted??

Reece

Post by **Scott Barton** » Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:16 pm

I did go for the Brembo conversion. Serious bit of kit, i have more than enough stopping power for my 350bhp Rev 3 Tubby,
If it is in your budget i would seriously consider it.

kevinTurboFR · Post by **kevinTurboFR** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 4:11 pm

ScottBarton wrote:I did go for the Brembo conversion. Serious bit of kit, i have more than enough stopping power for my 350bhp Rev 3 Tubby,
If it is in your budget i would seriously consider it.

which wheels are needed? with this kit, could you keep 15'? or need to go up 16 or 17'?

Post by **Scott Barton** » Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:29 pm

With the size of the caliper, 17" mate. Definately not 15", not so sure on the 16" but would not of thought so. Look at how big they are on mine, i have 17" 7.5J.

scoobyslayer · Post by **scoobyslayer** » Tue Feb 03, 2009 7:54 pm

cheers guys will probs just go down the carbotech route i think, just for peace of mind really, cars not that tuned i just fancied some sharper stoppers. cheers for all the advise guys

slipping clutch · Post by **slipping clutch** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 6:32 am

maybe a bit late for you - but here is another thread you may find interesting
http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=111705

SFLee · Post by **SFLee** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 8:24 am

i did not know brembo make a kit for mk2, infact most dont,
did you also have a custom bracket ?

cantfindausername · Post by **cantfindausername** » Wed Feb 04, 2009 10:25 am

I'm just about to start work on my big disc conversion (see the link above) - I'm considering getting a few kits made up at the same time as a cheap effective alternative to the other kits on the market.

Ant

www.imoc.co.uk

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