corradophil 3 Posted February 11, 2004 Does anyone know what I need to upgrade from 256mm discs (16V) to 280mm discs (G60)? Do I need G60 hubs and calipers or do I only need one item to upgrade i.e. 16V calipers on G60 hubs. Been looking through TSR catalogue and they offer adaptor plate kits for about £400 incl. discs and pads - too costly and would much rather have proper veedub parts particularly on my brakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe M 0 Posted February 11, 2004 Im pretty sure all you need are the calipers, carriers, disks and pads so its fairly easy upgrade. The vr6 uses 280mm brakes as well but I dont know if the calipers and carriers are the same as g60 ones, anyone else know. :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Edwards 0 Posted February 12, 2004 VR6 calipers, carriers and pads fit staright on, just buy a set of G60 disks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradophil 3 Posted February 20, 2004 I have upgraded them now. I used calipers and carriers from a MK3 Golf 16v in a breakers yard (£90) with Zimmerman drilled G60 discs and Pagid fast road pads for a G60. Also blead the system through and replaced the fluid - it was quite a dirty colour when I first started. I converted it on Wednesday, so not really tried the brakes hard yet as they are still bedding in, but reduced the pedal travel considerably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bournemouth James 0 Posted February 21, 2004 Why not go for the 305mm 4 pot brembo kit, you can get the whole kit from the dealers for arround £400 Only problem is that you need a minimum wheel diameter of 16" to clear the calliapers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
