MK7.5_Roa
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VWR BBK impressions
- Thread starter OceanLad
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Beaker1
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- Baltimore MD
Did you install the new mono block vwr bbk of the previous generation. We gotta meet up at some point so I can see all the stuff you did to your ride. I'm usually up at Hunt Valley Horsepower at Hunt Valley mall for cars and coffee every Saturday from 8 to 10. It has now been rated the largest cars and coffee in the country. Good times up there>
OceanLad
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AZGTI2
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I am looking into this kit. The only negative which I saw mentioned in the BBK thread, was the weight of the rotors versus other BBK kits. VWR makes a big deal of designing this kit around the OE system so it's not supposed to be grabby, but progressive.
NAL didn't mention the issues you were having, he praised how progressive the pedal is. Interesting
NAL didn't mention the issues you were having, he praised how progressive the pedal is. Interesting
OceanLad
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I don't have any issues. I was praising the brakes. For normal driving, they feel stock, but when you get on them, the stop comes on in a hurry.
Beaker1
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- Baltimore MD
I would not think the vwr BBK would fit the Prets without spacers. Most of the folks I've seen running BBK are running after market wheels too.
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breaking badly
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- St. Olaf
this ^
I would want to know complete specs before purchasing any BBK. Knowing
the piston diameter(s) would tell if they retain brake distribution in balance.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the VWR kit doesn't match, it's just so
important, that I want to sensitize those who consider fitting BBKs.
If the pistion area is increased over stock that would bluff some 'impressive'
brake force, while impair modulation and shift brake distribution towards the
front wheels (thus the rears brake less) as well as compromising ABS function,
resulting in prolongated brake distances. In other words, feeling impressively
doesn't always correspond to actual effectiveness.
Beaker1
Go Kart Champion
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- Baltimore MD
The 2 brake companies that I don't worry about matching out cars are VWR/Racingline and Stoptech. Racingline run them on their race cars and are specifically designed for our cars. Stoptech does the same thing to the point that the calipers and pistons are specific between the R and GTI. I've had both for prolonged periods and both are an excellent match for our vehicles.this ^
I would want to know complete specs before purchasing any BBK. Knowing
the piston diameter(s) would tell if they retain brake distribution in balance.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying the VWR kit doesn't match, it's just so
important, that I want to sensitize those who consider fitting BBKs.
If the pistion area is increased over stock that would bluff some 'impressive'
brake force, while impair modulation and shift brake distribution towards the
front wheels (thus the rears brake less) as well as compromising ABS function,
resulting in prolongated brake distances. In other words, feeling impressively
doesn't always correspond to actual effectiveness.
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