daves16v 1 Posted June 14, 2022 Looking to upgrade from 280 to 288mm front brakes on my VR, anyone have a set they're looking to move on? Thanks Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted June 14, 2022 43 minutes ago, daves16v said: Looking to upgrade from 280 to 288mm front brakes on my VR, anyone have a set they're looking to move on? Thanks Dave 43 minutes ago, daves16v said: Looking to upgrade from 280 to 288mm front brakes on my VR, anyone have a set they're looking to move on? Thanks Dave Seen a set earlier on ebay claimed to be refurbished for 75 so if that is the case good value. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115423815540 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 14, 2022 Thanks. I did see these but was put off by the poor photos, it made them look badly refurbished. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 15, 2022 Autodoc have callipers fr £30 each (Daco branded) and carriers for £10 (Stark branded), I've never heard of either but have to be better that 20 year old used? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted June 15, 2022 There is also a mk3 broker called Leo GS on fb - normally sells them between £40 and £60 a set - his on Facebook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Dox said: Autodoc have callipers fr £30 each (Daco branded) and carriers for £10 (Stark branded), I've never heard of either but have to be better that 20 year old used? Thanks for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 15, 2022 Keyo, thanks I'll have a look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted June 15, 2022 7 hours ago, daves16v said: Keyo, thanks I'll have a look. do you want me to message chris to ask is he has any in his stash m8? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 15, 2022 2 hours ago, g0ldf1ng3r said: do you want me to message chris to ask is he has any in his stash m8? Yes please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted June 15, 2022 34 minutes ago, daves16v said: Yes please. k will do m8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted June 15, 2022 Hey Dave, good to see you back in a corrado. if you do upgrade, I may need a passenger side standard caliper if you wanted to sell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 15, 2022 Hi Chris, I will upgrade at some point so yeah I'll let you know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonedef 9 Posted June 15, 2022 49 minutes ago, ChrisL said: Hey Dave, good to see you back in a corrado. if you do upgrade, I may need a passenger side standard caliper if you wanted to sell. Think I’ve got my original callipers kicking around the garage still Chris if you’re looking for something in a hurry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 18 Posted June 15, 2022 22 minutes ago, tonedef said: Think I’ve got my original callipers kicking around the garage still Chris if you’re looking for something in a hurry. Cheers. Not in a hurry just forward thinking. When I get the back end back down I’m refurbing all the front. it’s had a new caliper at some point and suspect it’s not OE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 15 Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/15/2022 at 5:30 PM, daves16v said: Yes please. chris thinks he has some in his blackberry, he will check for you but it might take a couple of weeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 17, 2022 Yeah no probs with that. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 32 Posted June 17, 2022 Just changed the discs and pads on my daily - Seat Exeo 170 ps - noted it has 312 brakes and the caliper and carrier is identical in design to the 288s. Audi b7/Seat Exeo's from the era also came with 288 calipers so that's another place you could search to buy carriers/calipers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 18, 2022 I know alot of VAG cars use 288's but I read somewhere that they vary slightly? The carriers for 312 are different to the 288? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keyo 47 Posted June 18, 2022 12 minutes ago, daves16v said: I know alot of VAG cars use 288's but I read somewhere that they vary slightly? The carriers for 312 are different to the 288? This is the Mk3 diagram for 288 calipers. If you click on the info button far right of each part number it shows you all the vag vehicles they came on. - it also shows part number for carries so you can compare if same part number as matt exeo is it on etka . https://volkswagen.7zap.com/en/rdw/golf/go/1997-184/6/615-615040/#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted June 18, 2022 You have to look at carriers as an adaptor, it marries the hub spec to the calliper to include the disk offset and diameter, hole spacing in the knuckle etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted June 18, 2022 Thanks guys, I'll do some digging. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted July 6, 2022 I've got myself a pair now, thanks for all the help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daves16v 1 Posted July 10, 2022 Long time since I fitted a pair of these, I need banjo fittings for these? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dox 23 Posted July 10, 2022 (edited) Yes, late mk3 or braided Goodrich etc two different thread pitches so trial fit before commencing Edited July 10, 2022 by Dox Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
