Consolidated Macan Brembo upgrade thread (READ FIRST POST)

[vwlotech]

Gotta match my EBC Yellows bro

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31 pages in,...and I just shot coke zero out my nose,.. thanks! lol

 

[vwlotech]

I don't own a set of Austins as I have an R. I'm sure someone else in this thread can help you out instead.

I'm going to guess no as the face/spokes of the wheel are pretty flat and the offset is pretty low.

I hear that my R came with the 19" Cadiz wheels, I think the offsets are 51? I doubt they would fit without spacers, I'm currently running Rotiform BLQ's 18x8.5 et45 and I measured the spacing from the rotor face to the closest part of the inner spokes an I have 2.75" of clearance so we'll see, fingers crossed.

 

[18GTISE]

Has anyone tried fitting up a set of 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS/ATS front Brembos? I forgot that I have a set sitting around.. Really, I'm looking for a spacing for the mounting bolt holes I can compare, before I do a test fit.

 

[jmblur]

Has anyone tried fitting up a set of 2014-2016 Cadillac CTS/ATS front Brembos? I forgot that I have a set sitting around.. Really, I'm looking for a spacing for the mounting bolt holes I can compare, before I do a test fit.

It's not just about hole spacing - it's offset, piston area, and even orientation. I can get you hole spacing if you need it but check those other boxes first.

 

[toothofwar]

I have been rolling this idea through my head for a while now. My brother in law has an ss camaro with the 4 piston brembo calipers. The same pad back plate is used on the macan brembo. I would love for someone to Guinea pig this.

 

[pseudorealityx]

I don't understand.... why not just get the Macan/Q5 calipers? They're cheap, and they work.

 

[pseudorealityx]

Update: pulled the calipers back off tonight to do the RacingBrake dust boots/seals.

 

[18GTISE]

I don't understand.... why not just get the Macan/Q5 calipers? They're cheap, and they work.

I just happen to have a set and also they are about 50% cheaper than the Macan/Q5 if they do fit.

 

[18GTISE]

It's not just about hole spacing - it's offset, piston area, and even orientation. I can get you hole spacing if you need it but check those other boxes first.

If I can get that I'd really appricate it. I know hole spacing doesn't nescessarily mean they will fit, but it's something I can check without pulling anything apart.

 

[nono0044]

Update: pulled the calipers back off tonight to do the RacingBrake dust boots/seals.

take lots of pics!

 

[TheBlondeFella]

I have a question for you guys;

If you could get a set of TTS callipers for $300 less than Macan callipers would you still choose Macan?

 

[VAG Parts Bin]

If u need a large pad selection or the ability to swap pads quicky, then you want the Macan.

 

[nono0044]

I have a question for you guys;

If you could get a set of TTS callipers for $300 less than Macan callipers would you still choose Macan?

no

 

[Charlotte.:R]

I have a question for you guys;

If you could get a set of TTS callipers for $300 less than Macan callipers would you still choose Macan?

I'd save the $300 and go with TTS, but I don't track my car so quickly swapping pads isn't a priority for me.

 

[TheBlondeFella]

I doubt I'll ever track my car and I have no need to swap pads quickly. Is this the only benefit?