GIACUser,
I have been reading some brake upgrade threads and found your ID popup on most of them and would like to ask some opinions.
I have bought a second MKV GTI last month and the brakes feel real mushy. Eventhough rotors and pads look virtually new, it could possibly need a fluid change. However, I am seeing R32 calipers and 986 NQSBBK caipera in decent prices and can’t decided which route to go with. I am not looking to track or anything but just looking for an upgrade.
Would like to hear your thoughts.
Thanks for reading.
Best,
Well as you have already read, my experience with R32 or R calipers has been very positive. As you describe your needs and your current situation I have the following comments.
1. If your pedal feels mushy, you have air in the lines. When properly bled MKV brakes feel solid.
2. The stopping power may not be what you want it to be at this point but you can easily increase that by a lot just by switching brake pads. I played around a lot with that before upgrading calipers.
3. If your rotors look good, go buy a set of HPS 5.0 pads and go for a fluid change to a good DOT4 fluid like ATE200. That will be a HUGE upgrade. After this your pedal should feel solid and stopping power will increase a LOT. I loved this setup for the street.
I went with the larger calipers/rotors because I wanted to start tracking the car and the larger brakes would handle the heat generated by the relentless high speed braking much better. Not something you have to worry about on the street.
As for the Brembo side of things I am putting an 18z system on my car as we speak. This system normally goes on an Audi Q7 which is a 5000lb plus vehicle. They are huge and I am looking forward to see how they perform at the track.