Cuzoe
Autocross Champion
- Location
- Los Angeles
So I'm just going to link to the original FS thread for these...
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/fs-brembo-nqsbbk.379067/
And the thread for those running them...
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/inde...iston-brakes-nqsbbk-fitted-on-mk7-gti.322527/
I bought these about a week ago (good communication and quick shipping from the seller, btw). After looking at things closely in my garage I don't think my Neuspeed RSE05's (17x8 ET 45) are going to clear these without a spacer. I have no issue with running spacers (I run them now to clear Brembo 6 pots) but with my added caster and ride height having the spacers creates rub, which I do have an issue with. As the two above threads mention, this uses stock 312 rotors so good for those non PP folks looking for more braking. Or just the looks, like me, haha.
The paint on these calipers needs a refresh if you care about aesthetics. If you don't care, or are going to tear it up on a track anyway, the paint is fine. The caliper > Apikol bracket bolts are correct but the Apikol bracket > steering knuckle bolts are short. They would, I suspect, work with steel knuckles (Mk6's, or Standard Golfs) which have thinner mounting tabs. Anyway, I also suspect the stock caliper bolts on your GTI/R will work. Since I have a TDI I don't have the bolts to confirm that.
The brackets (with caliper and banjo bolts) are $250+ alone so I got a great deal originally. And as penance for my haste and indecisiveness...
$500 shipped in the lower 48. SOLD!
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/fs-brembo-nqsbbk.379067/
And the thread for those running them...
https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/inde...iston-brakes-nqsbbk-fitted-on-mk7-gti.322527/
I bought these about a week ago (good communication and quick shipping from the seller, btw). After looking at things closely in my garage I don't think my Neuspeed RSE05's (17x8 ET 45) are going to clear these without a spacer. I have no issue with running spacers (I run them now to clear Brembo 6 pots) but with my added caster and ride height having the spacers creates rub, which I do have an issue with. As the two above threads mention, this uses stock 312 rotors so good for those non PP folks looking for more braking. Or just the looks, like me, haha.
The paint on these calipers needs a refresh if you care about aesthetics. If you don't care, or are going to tear it up on a track anyway, the paint is fine. The caliper > Apikol bracket bolts are correct but the Apikol bracket > steering knuckle bolts are short. They would, I suspect, work with steel knuckles (Mk6's, or Standard Golfs) which have thinner mounting tabs. Anyway, I also suspect the stock caliper bolts on your GTI/R will work. Since I have a TDI I don't have the bolts to confirm that.
The brackets (with caliper and banjo bolts) are $250+ alone so I got a great deal originally. And as penance for my haste and indecisiveness...
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