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Consolidated Macan Brembo upgrade thread (READ FIRST POST)
- Thread starter GTIfan99
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Yes, sorry for not mentioning it, it's about the base macan rear calipers that look similar to front on mk7s, i tought about printing a 3d cover but there is no good enough way to make it look ok and stay in place.. i guess I'll leave alone the rear caliper 
Smooth Brain
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- ROW
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- EA888.3
I'm thinking of doing this brake upgrade and was looking at pads. The killerbrakes website lists DBA DB2228XP (09 VW Touareg - 15.6mm thickness) as the compatible brake pads for this, but I can't see that anyone has used this on this thread, at least from the search function. I know that the first post has a list of other cars that share the same pads but DBA either lists some of the cars as they don't make pads for them, or different pads compared to the ones killerbrakes listed on their site for this upgrade. The other option is to go for the 8J0698151K (TTRS 8J) variant but I can get the DBA ones for a decent discount. Does anyone know if the DBA DB2228XP's will actually work or not?
If they fit the 8J TTRS calipers they should fit the macan calipers as well.
Smooth Brain
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That's the odd thing. DBA doens't list them or any of their front pads as compatible with the TTRS/RS3 of that generation. But for some reason killerbrakes decided that they were compatible as Audi RS3 8P/ TTRS 8J / Cupra 5F pads and are the pads they sell for the Macan kit. I can get them for €78 when they sell them for €192 so no idea if I should go for it lmao
they list plenty of other cars that use the same shape, I wouldn't worry about it
If it's the 1001 backing plate, you're good. It's used for so many cars, most listed in first post. There's probably more that we just don't know. It's a super common backing plate and caliper.
tasmak25
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- Athens, Greece
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- VW Golf MK7 1.4 TSI
Hello from Athens, Greece.
I am in the process of doing the Macan BBK to my Golf 7 1.4 TSI.
Today i checked the clearance of my OZ Superturismo LM 7.5x17 ET35
and YES, it clears fine, no spacers needed.
So it would be nice to be added to the wheel fitment in the first page.
P.S The brake disc diameter in the picture is the 312mm, it will of course be replaced with the 345x30 once the Macan kit will be placed.
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I am in the process of doing the Macan BBK to my Golf 7 1.4 TSI.
Today i checked the clearance of my OZ Superturismo LM 7.5x17 ET35
and YES, it clears fine, no spacers needed.
So it would be nice to be added to the wheel fitment in the first page.
P.S The brake disc diameter in the picture is the 312mm, it will of course be replaced with the 345x30 once the Macan kit will be placed.
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Just curious , anybody else have a "sliding" feeling at 10 - 20% braking ?
Running DBA T3 with their street pads and it feels like at 10 - 20 % braking the pads are sliding on the disk , the car brakes but it's a weird feeling. At like 40+% they byte hard but at the slow speed low pressure it's like the pad is sliding.
Running DBA T3 with their street pads and it feels like at 10 - 20 % braking the pads are sliding on the disk , the car brakes but it's a weird feeling. At like 40+% they byte hard but at the slow speed low pressure it's like the pad is sliding.
Deanjet
Go Kart Newbie
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- Hollywood, Florida
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI SE
I have the exact same problem. They are expensive and don't fit.
Deanjet
Go Kart Newbie
- Location
- Hollywood, Florida
- Car(s)
- 2015 GTI SE
Just going to come right out and say it, I didn't search this thread. I track my car about 6 times a year and use GiroDisc rotors with my Macan calipers. Best pads I can get that I don't have to swap out for track events, I can't stand bleeding my brakes repeatedly to get the air out 
. Dust is not an issue, but squealing rotors, or heavy rotor wear is a no go for me.
. Dust is not an issue, but squealing rotors, or heavy rotor wear is a no go for me.
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chahunkadunka
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- Australia
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- MK7.5 R
have just put on oz racing leggera HLT
17 x 8 +35 fits easy without spacer
17 x 8 +35 fits easy without spacer
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Nice. Yea 8 wide and 35 offset sits pretty flush. That is what my BBS' were and fitment was really good when I lowered it.
MiamiBourne
Go Kart Champion
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- South Florida
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- 2016 6MT Golf R Oryx
Question in terms of activating ABS when following the brake bleeding procedure in the first post.
How are people going about activating ABS?
Are they just driving up to a certain mph and slamming on the brakes or maybe go to a place where the ground is a bit loose and apply the brakes.
I did read some are activating during the bedding process so I guess my first option listed maybe the preferred way.
I did a TTRS caliper swap and also did rotors/pads/lines on the rear as well so I’m just doing some braking miles before I activate ABS and do a final (hopefully) bleed.
How are people going about activating ABS?
Are they just driving up to a certain mph and slamming on the brakes or maybe go to a place where the ground is a bit loose and apply the brakes.
I did read some are activating during the bedding process so I guess my first option listed maybe the preferred way.
I did a TTRS caliper swap and also did rotors/pads/lines on the rear as well so I’m just doing some braking miles before I activate ABS and do a final (hopefully) bleed.