dingo 0 Posted August 14, 2012 If I'm upgrading the front brakes from 256mm to 280mm will I need larger backplates? did a search but couldn't find much, cheers for your input Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daleyboy 0 Posted August 14, 2012 I think the back plates are still available from VW and they are not much money, so unless your backplates are pristine i would have thought it better you change them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 0 Posted August 14, 2012 cheers for the reply daley they didn't look bad when it was on the ramps last time so looking to keep them if I can. anyone know if there any difference between the backplates of 16v/VR/G60? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwcompact 10 Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Im a 16v guy (256mm discs) but in my idle moments I have looked up ETKA to answer your question. There is a different backplate listed for the ABV, PG variants with 280mm discs. Left: 3A0 615 311 Right: 3A0 615 312 So if you believe ETKA then you do need to change your front backplates to fit 280mm discs. I recently bought a rear backplate from VW-they are larger than the front-it was about £15. Edited August 14, 2012 by bmwcompact Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dingo 0 Posted August 14, 2012 thanks bmwcompact, I'll go down the local dealers with those part numbers and see how much the backplates are. I seem to remember reading, somewhere in the depths of clubgti, someone saying they didn't need to be changed.. but can't find it anymore. oh well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
