R32 Breaks

Post by **wackos00** » 08 Oct 2007, 10:27

I have been offered some R32 disk breaks, all 4 of them, they are 32cmm Dia!!! just wondering if anyone has fited them befor or would i be the first, and how hard do we recon it would be, cant imagine the front would be to hard but the back may be a bit of a head mess. jack

Post by **jamesc76** » 08 Oct 2007, 11:47

you do realise that the yfront brakes on a t25 are also the front hubs?????? ie got the bearings in them /

Post by **PEET** » 09 Oct 2007, 17:57

Can be done but you need machine stuff down to fit, not really diy stuff. But try Futbus or T3 tuning they can help but wont be cheap! Cheaper and good upgrade is different compound (racing) pads up front with aeroquip hoses (Brickwerx did have a deal on this) plus for a cooler look get new discs crossdrilled n repaint the calipers.
For rear end both Futbus and T3 tuning do a rear disc kit for around £5-600.
Have u got an engine that needs that much of an upgrade then? I always like better brakes me, wnt porsche big reds one day but new engine first...

Post by **futbus** » 17 Jan 2008, 22:41

If you want help fitting the brakes you have then give us a call or have a look at the site to see what is possable. www.futbus.com

Post by **andysimpson** » 17 Jan 2008, 22:49

if they are golf 5 pcd will be ok golf 4 will be wrong pcd.

Post by **HarryMann** » 17 Jan 2008, 23:43

Cheaper and good upgrade is different compound (racing) pads up front

Are these really available for T25 fonrt disc brakes and if so, won't they be dreadful until really hot i.e. unsuitable for general tooling around?

PS. One of the best upgrades you can do is refurb the T25 rears with new VW shoes and drums if required, and bedding them in and adjusting them up nicely.

Post by **g60steve** » 17 Jan 2008, 23:58

HarryMann wrote:
Cheaper and good upgrade is different compound (racing) pads up front

Are these really available for T25 fonrt disc brakes and if so, won't they be dreadful until really hot i.e. unsuitable for general tooling around?

They are available......and apparently they're tested by the seller as well.

http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php?p ... t&Itemid=6

And available for early vans as well.....wow!

http://www.brickwerks.co.uk/index.php?p ... t&Itemid=6

Post by **HarryMann** » 18 Jan 2008, 00:27

Fast road brake pads made from a higher performance material than the usual off the shelf brake pads. These brake pads offer better braking over a greater range of temperatures so less chance of brake fade. Ideal for people with uprated engines or who carry heavy loads.

It said (racing) not fast road.... big difference!

Post by **andysimpson** » 18 Jan 2008, 00:27

HarryMann wrote:
Cheaper and good upgrade is different compound (racing) pads up front

Are these really available for T25 fonrt disc brakes and if so, won't they be dreadful until really hot i.e. unsuitable for general tooling around?

Yes they will be bad until hot, my geniune S4 pads are like that but they're off of a 170+mph heavy car.

Post by **g60steve** » 18 Jan 2008, 10:07

HarryMann wrote:
It said (racing) not fast road.... big difference!

I think you'll find that PEET really meant "Fast Road" because Baxter doesn't sell "Racing" pads.

But eh oh i could be wrong...unlike someone else.

Post by **JetJackson** » 18 Jan 2008, 13:40

I'm running uprated brakes on my syncro.

At the front, audi 276mm vented disc and twinpot calipers, at the back 200 (and something!) mm vented discs and handbrake calipers. Pics on my garage and website.