joinerboy 0 Posted July 14, 2009 just a quickie: im currently fitting my new brakes to my VR6. iv brought ap racing 4 pot calipers with 304x28 discs. they told me they fitted fine. the prob is the discs are touching the ball joints. im not sure why?iv been in touch with the suppliers but now i got to wait for a response. is anyone else running the same set up? if so am i missing something thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_leon_ 0 Posted July 14, 2009 Yes you have to shave some material from the ball joint to allow clearance. Kev (cheesewire/pianowire/not sure what variant of wire he's now using!) had to do the same - he'll probably follow up shortly. Bottom line - what youve described is correct Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 14, 2009 Yeah common thing on VWs with AP racing kits. It tells you in the instruction manual as a side note - * some vehicles may need clearancing of the lower track control arm joint. In other words, file the f'ck out of it until the disc no longer rubs on it :D You can take a lot of meat out of the ball joint casing, don't be shy. Did mine nearly 4 years ago and the BJs are still fine. It doesn't weaken them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joinerboy 0 Posted July 14, 2009 cheers guys saves me waiting for them to respond (i guess i should re-read the manual) i can get on with it tomorrow now. thanks for quick replies :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
