TTRS Brembo Upgrade Info

[swcrow]

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I emailed back asking them when this changed...

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Oh wow! That SUUUUUCKS

 

[scrllock]

I'd probably just email technafit or anyone selling custom lines (neuspeed will do it too) if all you need is an MQB line with a TTRS end. Waste of shipping to grab them from the UK if you're not buying brackets.

 

[krs]

I'd probably just email technafit or anyone selling custom lines (neuspeed will do it too) if all you need is an MQB line with a TTRS end. Waste of shipping to grab them from the UK if you're not buying brackets.

Yeah, that’s what I’m looking at now.

I figured I would order the VBT setup, have the brackets on hand and a backup.

I emailed the guy at awesomegti.com and he said they will ship to the US, but require a bank transfer for payment.

Just another fee, with no buyer protection.

 

[scrllock]

Yeah, that’s what I’m looking at now.

I figured I would order the VBT setup, have the brackets on hand and a backup.

I emailed the guy at awesomegti.com and he said they will ship to the US, but require a bank transfer for payment.

Just another fee, with no buyer protection.

this has been a common thing from the UK lately. had to do an ACH transfer for my $1400 diff, felt sketchy AF.

 

[krs]

this has been a common thing from the UK lately. had to do an ACH transfer for my $1400 diff, felt sketchy AF.

I just ordered the brake line set from Neuspeed.

The brake setup arrived today, and wow, quite surprised at how big everything looks sitting in the box.

 

[swcrow]

I just ordered the brake line set from Neuspeed.

The brake setup arrived today, and wow, quite surprised at how big everything looks sitting in the box.

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aren't those calipers stupid light? that was the biggest thing that blew me away....

 

[krs]

aren't those calipers stupid light? that was the biggest thing that blew me away....

Yeah they seem to be pretty light. Not sure how they compare to the Golf R calipers weight wise, as I've never taken mine completely off yet.

For the price, I'm happy with what's in the box. All new hardware, wear sensor wiring, OEM pads, calipers and rotors, all brand new in the OEM packing.

Overkill, but that's life with a modded car.

 

[swcrow]

Yeah they seem to be pretty light. Not sure how they compare to the Golf R calipers weight wise, as I've never taken mine completely off yet.

For the price, I'm happy with what's in the box. All new hardware, wear sensor wiring, OEM pads, calipers and rotors, all brand new in the OEM packing.

Overkill, but that's life with a modded car.

oem caliper/carrier vs TTRS caliper/carrier are literally night and day.

 

[sukeyes]

aren't those calipers stupid light? that was the biggest thing that blew me away....

Indeed...

The full cast caliper brackets though... are ridiculously heavy...

 

[sukeyes]

Yeah they seem to be pretty light. Not sure how they compare to the Golf R calipers weight wise, as I've never taken mine completely off yet.

For the price, I'm happy with what's in the box. All new hardware, wear sensor wiring, OEM pads, calipers and rotors, all brand new in the OEM packing.

Overkill, but that's life with a modded car.

 

[swcrow]

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The full cast caliper brackets though... are ridiculously heavy...

ooph........

 

[scrllock]

Is that the old aluminum bracket or the new steel ones?

I still need to try fitting the VBT brackets with my 340mm rotors and see if they fit the vented heat shields...

 

[sukeyes]

Is that the old aluminum bracket or the new steel ones?

I still need to try fitting the VBT brackets with my 340mm rotors and see if they fit the vented heat shields...

Which aluminum bracket are you referring to??
The OEM TRW single pot calipers are of cast iron made... hence the heavy weight...

 

[scrllock]

Which aluminum bracket are you referring to??
The OEM TRW single pot calipers are of cast iron made... hence the heavy weight...

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The lighter, black-anodized aluminum one on the bottom is the original VBT carrier that they recalled due to failures. The raw billet steel one above is heavier but supposedly much safer. Haven't weighed either.

 

[sukeyes]

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The lighter, black-anodized aluminum one on the bottom is the original VBT carrier that they recalled due to failures. The raw billet steel one above is heavier but supposedly much safer. Haven't weighed either.

Nope... the bracket on the photo comes from a bigger MQB AP kit...

https://www.vagbremtechnic.com/fron...-calipers-with-362x32mm-2-piece-discs-bk0020/

To my opinion, Vagbremtechnic and their R&D, failed to manufacture a structurally reliable product which would fullfil all safety demands...

I suspect both design and material chosen have failed...

And the proof is that they took a step back by reproducing it in steel...

I have some experience on manufacturing caliper brackets for custom brake kits, and I can assure you that isn't an easy task...

Long term stress tests should be operated...