Hey all,

Im due some new brakes shortly and have been looking at upgrading to GTI 312mm front setup for a while now,

Im wondering, while im at it, can you then switch the 288mm fronts to the rear, so you have better brakes back there too?

Hey all,

Im due some new brakes shortly and have been looking at upgrading to GTI 312mm front setup for a while now,

Im wondering, while im at it, can you then switch the 288mm fronts to the rear, so you have better brakes back there too?

how would your handbrake work?

No you can't do that due to the handbrake.

How much do front 312mm breakes as a complete setup cost? Any good company that can do them? Cheers.

How much do front 312mm breakes as a complete setup cost? Any good company that can do them? Cheers.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-golf-gti-2-0-fsi-turbo-brakes-discs-mk5-2006-/150472024817?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2308d4e2f1

Of you have a 2.0 TFSI scout you will have 288mm front brakes, so you just need the carriers and discs.

Carriers were around the £200 mark for a pair new last I looked and discs about £70-£100 for the pair.

You will need to be sure of your wheels clearing the carriers in their new position however.

Of you have a 2.0 TFSI scout you will have 288mm front brakes, so you just need the carriers and discs.

I didn't realise the Scout was available with that engine... That would be an interesting car

Hey all,

Im due some new brakes shortly and have been looking at upgrading to GTI 312mm front setup for a while now,

The 312mm brake setup is well worth while, I've just upgraded mine to 312mm, I kept the OEM 312mm discs but upgraded the pads to Tarox Strada's and the stopping power is amazing.

Well Worth the upgrade

Edited 30 July, 201015 yr by matt@theforce

I didnt even think about the handbrake until after I posted this lol

thanks Matt, def going to do the upgrade,

ok just need to get saving as I have about half a dozen things to get to put everything all on at once, and my car is also due service and MOT! expensive times!

Edited 31 July, 201015 yr by daz_pd

I didn't realise the Scout was available with that engine... That would be an interesting car

It might not be in the UK, I didn't check.

By the way, if it was me I'd avoid the OEM pads, made by JURID.

They are like chocolate compared to the EBC redstuff ceramics I was running before.

Edited 1 August, 201015 yr by cheezemonkhai