Some of you know that I sold the R32 brakes that I was going to fit to my Octavia.

Some of you saw the replacements that were scheduled for fitting.

Some of you will be envious.

Some of you (OK, just Tisha) can't understand the point of big brakes.

But for those of you that can......

Behold.

Spec as follows:

350mm disc (not a VAG part )

Porsche 996 Turbo front calipers

EBC Redstuff Ceramic pads (not usually a fan but I'll give them a go)

Goodridge S/S hoses (thanks Goodridge)

Mounted with a custom made carrier (Thanks DaveB)

15mm H&R hubcentric spacer (wheels are 8J ET50)

A couple of observations:

a) Porsche anti-squeal shims are as much use as a chocolate fireguard. It sounds like a Bus

It is unwise to go "brake testing" with 24 cans of Pepsi Max in the boot, with the seats folded down

c) It stops. A lot.

d) They look fooking excellent too, bonus

For info, that's a 19" wheel they are behind. Unfortunately they do not fit behind my 17" track wheels (by literally a couple of mm, typical) so if you have anything 8x17 ET35 or possibly ET40 let me know.

So what do you reckon?

Edited 21 June, 201016 yr by shark_90

kin ell ben , looks awsome mate , hows your eyesight now your eyeballs are on your cheeks

Liking the brakes, but your wheels need a wash

They're hardcore Ben!

I'll post pics of my R32 brakes when they're fitted (on Thursday all being well)

I decided to paint them green to keep the Skoda theme - they look great

:Yikes:

Tasty.

Steve

Looking good. Liking the camo paint job on the CHs too.

:( I thought we were at least talking carbon ceramic discs

They look sweet. To do them full justice you should have washed the wheels:rotz:

You know what Tish will say when she sees the pics don't you? " Why don't you buy a Porsche If you wanted to fit Porsche brakes".

That is a nice quality upgrade :drool:

Good price aswell i'd say

Damn i need some bigger wheels

Carl:thumbup:

So what do you reckon?

In best **** Emery voice. "Ooh you are awful, but I like them":thumbup:

Love the brakes and the wheels

why why why didnt you wash the wheels when they where off to do the brakes:mad: :P

love the brakes mate i want them :cool:

why why why didnt you wash the wheels when they where off to do the brakes:mad: :P

That would have been too easy:rofl::P

Looks like I'm the only one who thinks they look kack then Ben :p
 

Nice

Excellent mate!!!

All too often people over look having 'good' brakes on their car....

Steve:)

Porn. Glad its after the watershed.

Porn. Glad its after the watershed.

Contrary to my earlier post, those brakes are porn........and in the words of Alan Partridge.........the wheels are dirrrrrty !

Yes yes, the wheels are dirty. So is the car. As I'll be giving it a proper clean before the trackday on Saturday and it's been raining for the best part of the last three days I didn't think there was much point. thebrymar knows how clean the paintwork is under that dirt and for those worried about my wheels, don't worry they have two coats of wheel sealant on them The key looking after black paint is never to do half a job and so it only gets washed when I have the time to do it properly.

As for carbon ceramic... there's no pleasing some people is there?! :p

I really really like these alot. Time to upgrade the clio! (Joke)

TEE HEE HEE :orb_faint

did you get them discounted as they have the big grooves worn out of them, hmmmmmmm

:orb_nurs here have a little something to calm you down hun

Stunning :drool:

Here's a few comparison pics.

Old disc/new disc

New disc/caliper

Old disc/caliper

Old setup

New setup