Rear brake size - R vs non-R

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Rear brake size - R vs non-R

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Hey,

I got the 2 litre 211bhp ROC. I know the front brakes are bigger on the R, but I can't find info on the sizes of the rear brakes. ETKA doesn't give up the size for the rear brakes on either model.
Does anybody know if the normal 2L and the R have same or different sized rear discs?
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Yes the rear brakes are different

The R has 310mm vented discs.

GT will have from memory 286mm solid discs.
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Thanks. Maybe I'll uprate my rears too. Currently contemplating changing fronts to either 8-piston TT RS or stock Scirocco R. Not 100% sure the RS is a bolt on fit, but I think they are as they go straight onto a Golf MK VI.
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TTRS is 4 pot, and will bolt straight on but you may need spacers.

however the stock TTRS wheels are ET52, and the Roc's are ET41...so I think they should clear the calipers imo.

I'm debtaing this upgrade myself but if you want to do it then let me know how you get on! :yes:
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I'm running 19x9" ET33 so spacers won't be necessary ;)

I'll be calling a fellow VW head in a few minutes as I think he has this kit unused:
http://cgi.ebay.de/Audi-TTRS-Bremsen-TT ... eile_Zubeh" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;ör&hash=item3cb6635b2d#ht_1094wt_907

The plan is to try it on my car. I can't mount a kit that changes the tracking width in any way, as ET 33 is pushing it already :rolleyes:
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ah ok! go for it mate :D

yeah i'm not sure if the TTRS discs actually push the wheels out a bit as well....
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I'll find out soon enough. Got one side now for test. Would have tested already if I hadn't misplaced my lockbolt adapter... :cry:

Buying another one tomorrow so that I can see how this works out.
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R setup for rear ordered :D

Testet TT RS discs with RS4 calipers today. unfortunately I could not get my Savannah's mounted. The spokes hit the caliper... :grumpy:

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Re: Rear brake size - R vs non-R

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ET33 wheels and the spokes still hit the caliper! Damn

But the 8 pot RS4 caliper is bigger than the 4 pot TTRS caliper tho. U got one of those to try??
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No..haven't got any 4-pot TT RS calipers, but I might just wing it and order them anyways ;)
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Good man :yes:
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Chungster wrote:Yes the rear brakes are different

The R has 310mm vented discs.

GT will have from memory 286mm solid discs.
Just done a quick measure and my stock gt rears are approx 256mm and smaller than the GTI set up now on
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Re: Rear brake size - R vs non-R

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wigit wrote:
Chungster wrote:Yes the rear brakes are different

The R has 310mm vented discs.

GT will have from memory 286mm solid discs.
Just done a quick measure and my stock gt rears are approx 256mm and smaller than the GTI set up now on
If that's true that is shocking :lol:

me thinks you need a set of man brakes on the rear then ;)
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rears were fine yesterday, fronts were too, even if i got 2,000 miles out of a set of pads lol
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Re: Rear brake size - R vs non-R

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supra253 wrote:R setup for rear ordered :D

Testet TT RS discs with RS4 calipers today. unfortunately I could not get my Savannah's mounted. The spokes hit the caliper... :grumpy:

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Hi I'm new to the club, greetings to all, you could show so you know where the wheels rubs and see in more detail, the problem, as I am interested in this upgrade thanks !!!
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