Consolidated Macan Brembo upgrade thread (READ FIRST POST)

[GTIfan99]

The caliper should work with a 370mm rotor given you have no issues with your wheels clearing I believe (Don’t hold me to that). If you refer to the first page some vehicles that use similar pads also run a 370mm rotor.

No they do not. You have to use 340mm (though some pads have overhang) or 345mm mk6 R rotors. This is all spelled out in the first post of the thread. Pad has no merit on caliper mounting, which is what determines what size rotor you can use.

 

[jtsherri]

Curious to know what alternatives (if any) exist for dust shields. I'm not opposed to flattening the OEM parts currently on my R, but would almost prefer to buy replacements and include my OEM parts with the sale of the stock setup. Thanks!

 

[tmw2442]

Curious to know what alternatives (if any) exist for dust shields. I'm not opposed to flattening the OEM parts currently on my R, but would almost prefer to buy replacements and include my OEM parts with the sale of the stock setup. Thanks!

RS3 dust shields...using 370mm rotors

 

[jtsherri]

RS3 dust shields...using 370mm rotors

I'm using 345mm MK6 rotors.

 

[scrapin240]

Curious to know what alternatives (if any) exist for dust shields. I'm not opposed to flattening the OEM parts currently on my R, but would almost prefer to buy replacements and include my OEM parts with the sale of the stock setup. Thanks!

I totally understand why, but it's not really that big of a deal.

 

[EliteRyderr]

Hello,

I am in Canada and i'm trying to get the lines made but the line builder wants to know the exact name of fittings and dimensions for :

Need 24" custom brake lines.
Hard line side 2016 Audi S3.
Needs the fitting to secure line to the knuckle.
Caliper side 2014 Audi S4.

Does anybody knowledgeable enough can provide this info?

Thanks

 

[Acadia18]

I'm using 345mm MK6 rotors.

Is there a reason you couldn't just get MK6 R dust shields?

 

[AxMan]

Would the Macans fit with my wheels? Don't have additional measurements yet.

PP calipers currently installed. That's my medium sized index finger in there.

What wheels? Size and offset?

 

[jtsherri]

Favor to ask of anyone who is currently pending installation of *or* has disassembled/rebuilt their calipers:

It looks like there are two different styles of pistons in these (see below). The first set is darker in color (dark grey/black finish) and the bottom is mostly smooth. The second set is lighter in color (more silver/bronze in color) and the bottom has a circular groove around it that’s appx. 1/8” wide and 3/32” deep. There are four of each, so it’s not easy to identify if they should pair up according to the halves or if one of each should go in to each half.

Long and the short of it, I tried to refinish these myself, they didn’t come out as well as I‘d have liked, so I’m having them powder coated. Unfortunately, I’m an idiot and was disassembling them while tired and didn’t keep track of which ones go where, so I’m hoping someone can provide clear pictures of either/both calipers’ pistons so that I can get these back together correctly.

MUCH appreciation and gratitude to anyone who can assist!

Lastly, if anyone is looking for any pictures of specific parts of the caliper before I reassemble them, hit me up.

 

[pseudorealityx]

Hello,

I am in Canada and i'm trying to get the lines made but the line builder wants to know the exact name of fittings and dimensions for :

Need 24" custom brake lines.
Hard line side 2016 Audi S3.
Needs the fitting to secure line to the knuckle.
Caliper side 2014 Audi S4.

Does anybody knowledgeable enough can provide this info?

Thanks

Unless you REALLY want stainless lines, just get the oe Macan brake lines from RockAuto.

 

[nono0044]

Favor to ask of anyone who is currently pending installation of *or* has disassembled/rebuilt their calipers:

It looks like there are two different styles of pistons in these (see below). The first set is darker in color (dark grey/black finish) and the bottom is mostly smooth. The second set is lighter in color (more silver/bronze in color) and the bottom has a circular groove around it that’s appx. 1/8” wide and 3/32” deep. There are four of each, so it’s not easy to identify if they should pair up according to the halves or if one of each should go in to each half.

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Long and the short of it, I tried to refinish these myself, they didn’t come out as well as I‘d have liked, so I’m having them powder coated. Unfortunately, I’m an idiot and was disassembling them while tired and didn’t keep track of which ones go where, so I’m hoping someone can provide clear pictures of either/both calipers’ pistons so that I can get these back together correctly.

MUCH appreciation and gratitude to anyone who can assist!

Lastly, if anyone is looking for any pictures of specific parts of the caliper before I reassemble them, hit me up.

From @burgerkong who just took apart a set:

Make sure your powdercoating guy doesnt blast the bores since they're anodized

 

[jtsherri]

From @burgerkong who just took apart a set:
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Make sure your powdercoating guy doesnt blast the bores since they're anodized

You’re awesome, my friend. Thank you! (and @burgerkong)

I spoke to the powder coat guy pretty in-depth yesterday and he seems to know his stuff, but will mention this, for sure.

 

[pseudorealityx]

Thinking about them too. Just bought titanium shims since my boots don't look too hot after one track day

I pulled the trigger on the RacingBrake high temp seals. Even with shims and ducting, having the stock seals starting to fail after 2 events wasn't confidence inspiring.

 

[scrapin240]

On track I saw some brake fluid coming out of the bleeder screws when hot. Seems like a normal occurrence when brake fluid gets trapped in the rubber.

 

[TheBlondeFella]

On track I saw some brake fluid coming out of the bleeder screws when hot. Seems like a normal occurrence when brake fluid gets trapped in the rubber.

I'm no expert, but from what I know, brake fluid leaking from anywhere even if the brakes are hot is not 'a normal occurnace'