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dogbite · 09-05-2009, 06:56 PM

I know this has been hashed over again and again, but I just installed these and took a quick spin and the brake feel is incredible. These really do make a difference!
I was skeptical and bought these on impulse, but this is def a notacible mod. And super easy to install.
This is the only thing I did to my brakes too. No braided brake lines, same Ferodo pads, just the bushings changed and I can def tell a big differance.
Just thought you'd like to know. Thanks for listening.

soundfreq · 09-06-2009, 01:33 AM

thanks for the review. i already ordered mine, and am planning to install them next week.

although i'll be putting new pads and lines too, so i don't think i can identify the effect of them separately

dogbite · 09-08-2009, 11:43 AM

I did lines only on my last gti and can say that you wont feel much if anything from them alone. The brake pedal feel change was immediate and profound after the bushing install. The pedal feels harder and much easier to modulate. I think the people who feel a difference w lines are guys changing out 10 yr old ones. That said when its time for new ones I'll get braided ones for the front at least...the rears are a pain unless you have a lift...no even then.
Oh and def get snap ring pliers;and get a set w some interchangeable tips. Makes the install a breeze. I got some Channel-Lock ones at Lowes for 15 or 20 bucks.
Enjoy

Tim

g_berserk · 09-08-2009, 12:51 PM

You can notice a change when installing braided lines if you track the car or abuse him.
That's when OEM lines show their weakness, when you're almost boiling brake fluid.

dogbite · 09-08-2009, 01:28 PM

Nope. I do track my car and noticed no difference w braided lines alone. look at my sig. Thats me

Skim Diesel · 09-08-2009, 03:28 PM

Just make sure the snap rings are on tight. The grease monkey that did mine didn't set them properly and I had a Thud/Pop noise at low speeds. Had to reset the thing myself. Very disconcerting... the bushings could have slipped right out. Goes to show you that NO ONE will maintain your car like yourself.

vlkswgnbgmn66 · 09-08-2009, 09:11 PM

Where are you ordering them at dogbite???

Frank Rizzo · 09-08-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogbite

I did lines only on my last gti and can say that you wont feel much if anything from them alone. The brake pedal feel change was immediate and profound after the bushing install. The pedal feels harder and much easier to modulate. I think the people who feel a difference w lines are guys changing out 10 yr old ones. That said when its time for new ones I'll get braided ones for the front at least...the rears are a pain unless you have a lift...no even then.
Oh and def get snap ring pliers;and get a set w some interchangeable tips. Makes the install a breeze. I got some Channel-Lock ones at Lowes for 15 or 20 bucks.
Enjoy

Tim

Thanks for the tip. I ordered mine last week for my R32. Will stop by Lowes for a new set of snap ring pliers by Channel Lock.

You get

Tpass · 09-08-2009, 11:00 PM

Did you install them both front and rear or just front? what pads are you using? Thx

GTIWV · 09-08-2009, 11:03 PM

im definately getting these whenever i do my brakes

dogbite · 09-10-2009, 09:14 AM

Um from TyrolSport.com. No only fronts for VW. Minis have ATE calipers in back too so they can due it all around. And Ferodo DS2500's. They are less grabby than Hawk hp+ on the street but can take a hair more heat at the track. Still not "perfect" for track but a good compromise. I prolly get a dedicated track pad next season up front. Hawk Blue or ht-10

Gotsol · 09-10-2009, 09:30 AM

I installed the bushings on my R32 with no other changes and I noticed nice consistant pedal pressure.

eROCK · 09-11-2009, 12:02 PM

I did this mod as well, but I did it the same time I replaced rotors, Hawk HPS pads, and SS braided lines....so yeah it feels great, but I don't know what it would feel like if I just did the bushings by themselves.

PARKER · 11-01-2009, 11:32 PM

Did you guys put the bushing on the rear calipers to? I'm getting ready to do this.

GTIWV · 11-01-2009, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogbite

Um from TyrolSport.com. No only fronts for VW. Minis have ATE calipers in back too so they can due it all around. And Ferodo DS2500's. They are less grabby than Hawk hp+ on the street but can take a hair more heat at the track. Still not "perfect" for track but a good compromise. I prolly get a dedicated track pad next season up front. Hawk Blue or ht-10

Quote:

Originally Posted by PARKER

Did you guys put the bushing on the rear calipers to? I'm getting ready to do this.

read.

Dan GSR · 11-02-2009, 12:02 AM

yup these get a

from me as well

PARKER · 11-02-2009, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTIWV

read.

Wow literally three post in front of me. lol thanks man.

So hawk HP pads are the good stuff huh? Hmmmmmm....

GTIWV · 11-02-2009, 12:12 AM

haha, no problem

eROCK · 11-02-2009, 11:17 AM

Yep, for everyone reading this...the Tyrolsport caliper bushings are for the Front Brakes only! Once you do a brake job on your GTI, it will make more sense. The rear brakes are designed differently than the fronts...requires different tools also (which sucks!). So yeah, you only need to buy 1 set for the front brakes.

09-05-2009, 06:56 PM	#1
dogbite Formula 1 addict Drives: 08 GTi Candy White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 38	TyrolSport caliper bushings....again I know this has been hashed over again and again, but I just installed these and took a quick spin and the brake feel is incredible. These really do make a difference! I was skeptical and bought these on impulse, but this is def a notacible mod. And super easy to install. This is the only thing I did to my brakes too. No braided brake lines, same Ferodo pads, just the bushings changed and I can def tell a big differance. Just thought you'd like to know. Thanks for listening. __________________

09-08-2009, 11:43 AM	#3
dogbite Formula 1 addict Drives: 08 GTi Candy White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 38	I did lines only on my last gti and can say that you wont feel much if anything from them alone. The brake pedal feel change was immediate and profound after the bushing install. The pedal feels harder and much easier to modulate. I think the people who feel a difference w lines are guys changing out 10 yr old ones. That said when its time for new ones I'll get braided ones for the front at least...the rears are a pain unless you have a lift...no even then. Oh and def get snap ring pliers;and get a set w some interchangeable tips. Makes the install a breeze. I got some Channel-Lock ones at Lowes for 15 or 20 bucks. Enjoy Tim __________________

09-08-2009, 12:51 PM	#4
g_berserk Smartass in Training Drives: 6SPD GTI MKV '07 CW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mexico Posts: 1,584	You can notice a change when installing braided lines if you track the car or abuse him. That's when OEM lines show their weakness, when you're almost boiling brake fluid. __________________ 18" Audi Reps \| Fujita Intake \| 3" Downpipe \| Custom Tuning Stage 2 \| Hawk HPS Pads \| H&R Super Sport Springs Whiteline Anti-lift \| Koni Sport Struts \| Black Roof Overlay \| Colormatched Lowers and Euro Jetta Front \| Proyector Yellow Fogs Black Mirror Housings \| 35% Tint on Windows \| VDO Boost Gauge \| .:R32 Style Tails \| Rubber Duck on the Tow Hook

09-08-2009, 01:28 PM	#5
dogbite Formula 1 addict Drives: 08 GTi Candy White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 38	Nope. I do track my car and noticed no difference w braided lines alone. look at my sig. Thats me __________________

09-08-2009, 03:28 PM	#6
Skim Diesel Go Kart Champion Drives: 07 GTI V Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 415 View Skim Diesel's Garage	Just make sure the snap rings are on tight. The grease monkey that did mine didn't set them properly and I had a Thud/Pop noise at low speeds. Had to reset the thing myself. Very disconcerting... the bushings could have slipped right out. Goes to show you that NO ONE will maintain your car like yourself. __________________ Before: 06 GTI in Black Magic/ 6 Speed Manual Trans. Now: 07 5dr GTI in CW w/ DSG

09-06-2009, 01:33 AM	#2
soundfreq Drag Race Newbie Drives: 2009 CW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: socal Posts: 51	thanks for the review. i already ordered mine, and am planning to install them next week. although i'll be putting new pads and lines too, so i don't think i can identify the effect of them separately

09-08-2009, 09:11 PM	#7
vlkswgnbgmn66 Cenral Valley Euros Drives: 2007 GTI Farenheit #473 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 689 View vlkswgnbgmn66's Garage	Where are you ordering them at dogbite??? __________________ #473 utekineir - "Also, if i wanted a honda i wouldn't be on these boards in the first place. I'd be rolling around in a civic with dope ass rims and a fart can hollering at some hos." Fly MKV - "at least my shit doesnt glow" mobbin6 - "I like my ride quality, it makes my girls titties bounce."

09-08-2009, 11:00 PM	#9
Tpass FIA World Rally Car Champion Drives: 08 BMP 6M GTI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tree city, Or Posts: 632	Did you install them both front and rear or just front? what pads are you using? Thx

09-08-2009, 11:03 PM	#10
GTIWV WV VW Drives: 08 CW GTI 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: WV Posts: 4,176	im definately getting these whenever i do my brakes __________________ '08 CW GTI APR K04

09-10-2009, 09:14 AM	#11
dogbite Formula 1 addict Drives: 08 GTi Candy White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 38	Um from TyrolSport.com. No only fronts for VW. Minis have ATE calipers in back too so they can due it all around. And Ferodo DS2500's. They are less grabby than Hawk hp+ on the street but can take a hair more heat at the track. Still not "perfect" for track but a good compromise. I prolly get a dedicated track pad next season up front. Hawk Blue or ht-10 __________________

09-10-2009, 09:30 AM	#12
Gotsol Rally Car Champion Drives: 2008 R32 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 322	I installed the bushings on my R32 with no other changes and I noticed nice consistant pedal pressure.

09-11-2009, 12:02 PM	#13
eROCK FIA GT Champion Drives: '08 GTI CW 4 door Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,194	I did this mod as well, but I did it the same time I replaced rotors, Hawk HPS pads, and SS braided lines....so yeah it feels great, but I don't know what it would feel like if I just did the bushings by themselves. __________________ /// My sleeper mods: APR stg 1, ECS Dogbone Mount, K&N Panel Filter, Forge Short Shifter (front/back, side/side), Verdict Motorsport shift bracket bushings, 42DD shifter linkage bushings, Hawk HPS brake pads, Neuspeed SS brake lines, TyrolSport Brake Caliper bushings ///

11-01-2009, 11:32 PM	#14
PARKER Go Kart Champion Drives: 2009 GTI Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 38	Did you guys put the bushing on the rear calipers to? I'm getting ready to do this.

11-02-2009, 12:02 AM	#16
Dan GSR Autocross Champion Drives: 06 GTI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NY , Long Island Posts: 8,132 View Dan GSR's Garage	yup these get a from me as well __________________ LI MKV 2006 United Grey GTI, manual pkg 0 CROSS Competition Coilovers/BSH Billet Pendelum Mount/VMR wheels

11-02-2009, 12:12 AM	#18
GTIWV WV VW Drives: 08 CW GTI 6MT Join Date: May 2008 Location: WV Posts: 4,176	haha, no problem __________________ '08 CW GTI APR K04

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11-02-2009, 11:17 AM	#19
eROCK FIA GT Champion Drives: '08 GTI CW 4 door Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,194	Yep, for everyone reading this...the Tyrolsport caliper bushings are for the Front Brakes only! Once you do a brake job on your GTI, it will make more sense. The rear brakes are designed differently than the fronts...requires different tools also (which sucks!). So yeah, you only need to buy 1 set for the front brakes. __________________ /// My sleeper mods: APR stg 1, ECS Dogbone Mount, K&N Panel Filter, Forge Short Shifter (front/back, side/side), Verdict Motorsport shift bracket bushings, 42DD shifter linkage bushings, Hawk HPS brake pads, Neuspeed SS brake lines, TyrolSport Brake Caliper bushings ///