[maxamus007]

Thinking of getting this:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-TT-Mk2-R ... 500wt_1413

REVO/STOPTECH AUDI TT MK2 BIG BRAKE KIT - 4 PISTON CALIPERS
Used condition, came off our stage3 TT, supplied with new brake discs and mintex pads.

What do you guys think/make of it...?

 

[TT-REX]

too bad the guy doesnt ship it to my place or else i wouldve placed a bid
thing its a good price

 

[maxamus007]

Are the brake discs and mintex pads descent?
Not sure what diameter the discs are...

 

[wja96]

I'm sure they're fine. But I doubt they'll go for £250.

 

[maxamus007]

I doubt it too. Probably will end up selling closer to £1,000

 

[McKenzie]

Yeah I spotted this kit. Was tempted myself to go for it as have been looking at a big brake set-up and I did have my sights on the Forge kit alternatively. Mintex pads are OK, decent quality and will do the job but would prefer a Pagid or Ferodo pad personally. Doesn't look like it comes with braided lines which would be another £75 I guess. The only thing that puts me off slightly is the fact their project car was used heavily on track so these brakes would of taken some abuse. I would budget for a rebuild/refresh to see exactly what condition they are in, but saying that I would do that with any second hand brakes to be 100% confident they will not have imminent problems.

EDIT-
Just received an email off of Revo.They aren't stoptech, Instead Eurospec brake kit. They also do not come with braided brake lines. I was looking for a lightweight calliper and these may be heavier than what I'm looking for. On a side note they might go for cheap as they are around £1,000 new compared to stoptech which is about double that.

 

[maxamus007]

So McKenzie,

Would they be ok?
I dont do any track days.......its just for the aesthetics really. Make the car look beafier.

Braided brake lines??

 

[conneem]

So McKenzie,

Would they be ok?
I dont do any track days.......its just for the aesthetics really. Make the car look beafier.

Braided brake lines??

If it mainly for looks then get some 3.2/TTS brakes (or even r32/S3 ones). Look great and a nice step up in performance compared to the standard setup

 

[maxamus007]

TTS brakes + pads + calipers are £750 :-(

 

[conneem]

TTS brakes + pads + calipers are £750 :-(

Second hand refurbished R32/S3 sets go for ~350 over on mk5golfgti.co.uk

Considering those Revo brakes come with new discs and pads, if they go for less than 800 they are a bargain.

 

[maxamus007]

Like these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-3-2-V ... 500wt_1413

?

 

[McKenzie]

So McKenzie,

Would they be ok?
I dont do any track days.......its just for the aesthetics really. Make the car look beafier.

Braided brake lines??

Those Eurospec brakes would be pretty decent but slightly heavy I'm guessing. I think they may go for less than £500, it just depends on how many people find them on ebay. If you are just going for aethetics then the 3.2/TTS set-up would be perfect and perform well. To complete the eurospec set-up you need some brake lines and that should be it really but those most likely will be another £75 odd. Braided lines are just upgraded versions of the OEM that would give a better more solid brake feel and would be less liable to bulging the lines under heavy braking. I was tempted by them but too heavy for what I want and have just bought a TTRS bumper and diffuser which wasn't cheap! Best of luck if you go for them

 

[conneem]

Like these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-A3-3-2-V ... 500wt_1413

?

Yeah but over on mk5golfgti they would often be around that price for freshly powder coated calipers with nearly new discs and pads.

 

[TT-REX]

just bought a TTRS bumper and diffuser which wasn't cheap!

Post pictures when installed bro

 

[maxamus007]

So if i bought these i would also need to get the following:

- 2x Braided Lines
- 2x Carriers

 

[McKenzie]

just bought a TTRS bumper and diffuser which wasn't cheap!

Post pictures when installed bro

Will do bud May not be complete for some weeks until I get the rest of the parts needed.

So if i bought these i would also need to get the following:

- 2x Braided Lines
- 2x Carriers

It looks like the carriers are already attached, just braided lines and maybe some new bolts which I'm sure a garage would have anyway for fitting them up. I think it will be a very good buy if you get them, will look good and also stop very well too.

 

[maxamus007]

Cheers McK.
Ive got a price in mind and its under £400 so i'll bid for it and see what comes of it.
Hopefully some S3/R32/3.2/TTS ones may come up soon for sale...

 

[maxamus007]

I've sourced some mk5 R32 calipers.
Are they the same as the TTS @ 345mm?

I'm Assuming they will fit without any mods if they are the same as TTS?

 

[conneem]

I've sourced some mk5 R32 calipers.
Are they the same as the TTS @ 345mm?

I'm Assuming they will fit without any mods if they are the same as TTS?

The R32 calipers a virtually identical to the TTS and area straight bolt on, no meed for modifications. MPeaks had theses brakes on his TT.

However they use a 345mm disc vs the 340mm on the TTS setup. This is a non issue and actually there seems to be a better selection of aftermarket discs for the R32/S3 345mm disc than the TTS 340mm one.

Also they use a slightly different pad but again there seems to be a better selection in the R32 pad.

 

[maxamus007]

Cheers conneem.

Think I'll get the R32 calipers then will paint them yellow which should look good on my ibis white.
Now, can you guys suggest some good 345mm brakes and pads?

Breaks wise I do want some that look aesthetically pleasing. I'm thinking the ones that have loads of holes in them if you know what I mean...?

Not too expensive either as I don't do track days and am just wanting a better look.