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to get this thread back on target (the first rule of macan 4 pot brakes thread is we only talk about macan 4 pot brakes), i'll drop a post on my install here. Will add more pics as I take them.
Thanks to all contributors here. Over a few days i read every single post here (cept'n the first post, cause ain't nothin' there i need)...
My 2022 Q3 MQB has the same floating calipers as the mk7 GTI, same rotors, and apparently the same lines (test fit and length and attachment points were identical).
I grabbed a pair of secondhand, unused macan calipers which came with neuspeed lines and the high temp dust covers. They were g2 yellow. Thanks scrllock.
Test fit them and wasn't in love with the added bling of the yellow. My car is black with the black optic package and tinted front windows. Only thing not back are the wheels which are titanium-ish.
Installing with the following:
Zimmermann (345mm) 1K0615301M rotors from fcpeuro
neuspeed mk7 gti/R brake lines
hawk HPS 5.0 pads HB453B.585
a few liters of VW branded brake fluid
red rubber grease from oemwholesaleh on ebay
I am going to run 10mm spacers on the fronts, i got contact with the spokes and wanted to get more flush anyway (adding 15s on the rears for looks too). Could have likely gotten away with 5s, but i had the 10s on hand from my mk5 gti and mk7.
Also grabbed the matching pads for the rear.
First I separated the halves of the calipers and removed the pistons, valves, and crossovers
Removed the g2 using cleanstrip and toothbrushes
I painted the outer halves with VHT satin black (3-4 coats) then cured in the oven at 200f for a couple hours
Added high temp logos left the backing on till i get them installed to protect the vinyl during install.
I intend to bleed with a motive at 30psi, and run the abs pump cycle a few times to see if I can get residual bubbles out then bleed some more.
I'll throw more pics up as i get them fit.
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