Burned R32 - 3.2 + 1.8T = R18 Build Thread - A Different Kind of "R"

[MÄDDNESSS]

It was an R32 it already has a driveshaft in the tunnel

OH! ok.
looking good fellas.

[T-Boy]

Need to start looking for a r32 shell....

[Tom@APTuning]

Interior is pretty much all back together




Calipers recoated so they don't clash with the red engine parts

[Tom@APTuning]

Calipers re-assembled

[Tom@APTuning]

Been busy at the shop so havent had much time to work on the car but forgot to post up these pics of the Tyrolsport caliper stiffening kit

[DBVeeDB]

those calipers look great.

[VOLKSGLI]

Nice job

[MÄDDNESSS]

i was looking at that caliper stiffening kit the other day.
does it really make that big of a difference?

[rex_racer]

i was looking at that caliper stiffening kit the other day.
does it really make that big of a difference?

I was skeptical and thought that new rubber bushings would be all I ever needed. I ended up getting a kit for free and put it in when my stock bushings were worn. They made a world of difference. Compared to the stock pedal feel w/ fresh bushings even, the brake feel and modulation is much improved. The brake pedal also got a bit firmer.

[rodgertherabit]

I was skeptical and thought that new rubber bushings would be all I ever needed. I ended up getting a kit for free and put it in when my stock bushings were worn. They made a world of difference. Compared to the stock pedal feel w/ fresh bushings even, the brake feel and modulation is much improved. The brake pedal also got a bit firmer.

Yeah, I loved em when I had my .:R Brakes

[MÄDDNESSS]

I was skeptical and thought that new rubber bushings would be all I ever needed. I ended up getting a kit for free and put it in when my stock bushings were worn. They made a world of difference. Compared to the stock pedal feel w/ fresh bushings even, the brake feel and modulation is much improved. The brake pedal also got a bit firmer.

even WITH rebuilt calipers?

Yeah, I loved em when I had my .:R Brakes

are you cars track or DDs? both?
im thinking about getting the kit for my DD. just wondering if it'll really be worth it.

[rex_racer]

even WITH rebuilt calipers?

are you cars track or DDs? both?
im thinking about getting the kit for my DD. just wondering if it'll really be worth it.

The pedal feel and modulation never felt that good from the factory. I was actually quite surprised at how noticeable a difference it made, I've had the kit sitting on my shelf for clear over a year thinking it would not make much of a difference. It was clearly noticeable after installation. My car is both a DD and a autox/track car. I have custom Ground Control/Advance Design shocks, if that helps put things into perspective. Keep in mind I live on the West Coast and salt and snow is not an issue for me. Tyrol does offer a corrosion resistant kit however.

If you're looking at it from the most cost effective/conscious effort I would simply check if your pads are wearing evenly. If not then you would have to put in new bushings anyhow. Personally I do think they are worth it. I have noticed abnormal wear and an odd pedal feel on the MKV TDi daily and am thinking of putting a kit on that car as well.

[MÄDDNESSS]

West Coast too here. SoCal.
ik if i have uneven pad wear or not, havnt checked in a few months. but last time i did look, i didnt notice anything odd. just seems like the pedal is softer than it use to be. last time i did my brakes, i upgraded to TTQ front brakes. kept stock rears. but will be upgrading to the BFI BBK, sooner than later.
anyways,
idk if its me getting use to them or if the bushings wearing out. everything looks good. but my brake pedal seems to have gotten softer. so im thinking about rebuilding my brakes and adding this stiffening kit.

does anybody know if the calipers are the same between the 20thAE GTI and the TTQ?
same stiffening kit, right?

also, where do i find a caliper rebuild kit?

[Tom@APTuning]

does anybody know if the calipers are the same between the 20thAE GTI and the TTQ?
same stiffening kit, right?

also, where do i find a caliper rebuild kit?

If I remember correctly all mk3/mk4 11.3"/12.3" calipers are the same after '96

Not sure if there is rebuild kits, we had to buy all the pieces separate from the dealer.

[Tom@APTuning]

Front calipers installed with ecs stainless lines, and Hawk ceramic pads

[87vr6]

does anybody know if the calipers are the same between the 20thAE GTI and the TTQ? same stiffening kit, right? also, where do i find a caliper rebuild kit?

Yes, as said below, all the 288/312 sized brakes use the same calipers and pads. Carriers and rotors are different.

Rebuild kits are just piston seals, and yes, they are available
http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=4893

http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=1272

And if you don't want to use the tyrolsport kit (I don't know why you wouldn't though...)
http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=1272

You can find all that stuff here too, if you prefer something else (I prefer GAP)
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Golf/Brake

If I remember correctly all mk3/mk4 11.3"/12.3" calipers are the same after '96

Not sure if there is rebuild kits, we had to buy all the pieces separate from the dealer.

Sorry to thread jack, I just thought I should help him (and others) out with that...

[MÄDDNESSS]

Yes, as said below, all the 288/312 sized brakes use the same calipers and pads. Carriers and rotors are different.

Rebuild kits are just piston seals, and yes, they are available
http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=4893

http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=1272

And if you don't want to use the tyrolsport kit (I don't know why you wouldn't though...)
http://www.mjmautohaus.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=1272

You can find all that stuff here too, if you prefer something else (I prefer GAP)
http://www.germanautoparts.com/Volkswagen/Golf/Brake





Sorry to thread jack, I just thought I should help him (and others) out with that...

hell ya it does. everything i was looking for. thanks.

[87vr6]

What's the latest on this?? I'm still curious as to how the 5-speed O2M drives with this setup in regards to the gearing/power.

[firhenheit2007]

man u have the balls that is big project !

[Tom@APTuning]

Nothing much recently to be honest. It has been so crazy busy here lately we have not really done much other some odds and ends.

Got a front bumper and got it painted. Made a MAF housing to fit like oem(same principal as the APR) but the correct size for UM tuning. Mounted the front mount, etc.

Ill try to get some pics posted up.

[3WheelnGTi]

Any updates????

[Bierce IV]

[mk4.kris]

Ohmylanta!

[87vr6]

Any updates????

Yea.. Anything?

[Mikey_M]

Any updates?

Final costs?