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porsche boxster caliper
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carsfeverguy
Go Kart Champion
I have the squeal with them mounted correctly and with the antisqueal pads... I need to get Ceramic Pads to get rid of that. Then again, I abuse my discs with Racing compound pads every now and again when tracking, which probably doesn't help, even if I am using regular factory compound for daily driving.
inc55
Go Kart Champion
Install the calipers correctly. There is a science to having one piston larger than the other. Get stoptech pads and anti vibration dampeners which cost 100 bucks for 4 and there shouldn't be any squeal. Don't forget to bed the pads in. If squeal still persists then perhaps new rotors should be used with new pads.
grambles423
Automotive Engineer
Sounds like a tedious process with an unsure outlook. This is what has kept me away from the Porsche upgrade
carsfeverguy
Go Kart Champion
Grapes surely are sour when you can't reach them... Just saying.
This setup is so far superior to the setup you are running it's not even funny, I know because I used to run it. The only issue here is installing something properly with the correct components.
This setup is so far superior to the setup you are running it's not even funny, I know because I used to run it. The only issue here is installing something properly with the correct components.
grambles423
Automotive Engineer
There's no denying its a good setup, but what percentage has the issue? What all can go wrong, etc. etc. Most BBKs are a simple bolt on and bed procedure. This seems to have an after taste. If its really THAT simple, I'll definitely look into it again.
carsfeverguy
Go Kart Champion
Changing pads for track duty or otherwise takes 10 min or less...
Really the defining difference is the confidence and brake pedal feel.
Needless to say that with track pads and I also added titanium plates (to avoid boiling the fluid)the car was outbraking lap after lap m3s 1m coupes etc, especially at the end of the day where everyone was fading.
And let's not forget that 16 inch wheels still clear for the winter.
Really the defining difference is the confidence and brake pedal feel.
Needless to say that with track pads and I also added titanium plates (to avoid boiling the fluid)the car was outbraking lap after lap m3s 1m coupes etc, especially at the end of the day where everyone was fading.
And let's not forget that 16 inch wheels still clear for the winter.
Modshack1
Go Kart Champion
tman1
Ready to race!
I'm definitely running a similar setup. After looking at all the bolt on options that provide the same level of service, you can't have better bang for buck than with this setup.
Ebay has plenty of caliper options as well.
Steve, what would be the best place to find mounting hardware for these calipers to fit the GTI.
Ebay has plenty of caliper options as well.
Steve, what would be the best place to find mounting hardware for these calipers to fit the GTI.
carsfeverguy
Go Kart Champion
apikol or dieselgeek
Modshack1
Go Kart Champion
Fixed that fo ya! This is the kit I have.
http://performance-diesel.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_6&products_id=31&zenid=60603e0ae930d35e8aaa2c914ec6ac36
grambles423
Automotive Engineer
Good quality kit?
carsfeverguy
Go Kart Champion
tman1
Ready to race!
Thanks Steve. That site can be quite misleading though, and that product in particular. Nowhere does it mention what you actually get and even though they say your own calipers, they have a picture showing everything.
So what does that link actually include? Just the mounts? Lines as well?
tman1
Ready to race!
Those look pretty good. They fit the bigger 18 ZR as well or only the 17's?