sharky_70 0 Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 after doing a bit of searching thinking it could be a combi of badly settled pad (the outside one that sits in the carrier) and the brake shield. sound about right?i'll come to the other sound when i can have a proper look Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 I had to take my sheild off as it caught the disc......either that or bend it back a bit Link to post Share on other sites
sharky_70 0 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 all sorted, bent the shield back and it clears all round. thanks for the tip! Link to post Share on other sites
gazchill 0 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I see that this conversation is for the front brakes. Anyone know what the differences are if I wanted to do the rear too ? Link to post Share on other sites
haralambos 0 Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 cheers for all the help guys. Very helpful.I am now defiantly going to upgrade to the TT brakes.I just wanted to check that 16†alloys, will fit over the callipers????Cheers Harry Link to post Share on other sites
parners100 0 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 Nice write up mate, looks like its going to be crucial. any chance you have the dimensions of the spacer you made? Link to post Share on other sites
cabrioman 6 Posted December 16, 2008 Report Share Posted December 16, 2008 just to warn peeps i had a 280 set up went to 312s and the bolt size is NOT normal m12 its 12mm but with a m10 fine thread as i found out .... Link to post Share on other sites
xgordyx 0 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 does any one know the dimentions of the spacer, length, width and distance between hole centers?Planning making them up at work (in angola) and dont have access to the carriers atm to measure.Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
soul-2-soul 3 Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Hi Guys,Need some help please. Want to do this upgrade & have read most of the threads regarding it.Got a 97 Highline with 288mm discs & from what I have read I can do this upgrade using the existing calipers with new carriers & the bigger discs.My car is currently at The Phrim & I am sure that they said that I cannot use my current calipers & I need the ones off a TT. Can anyone clarify this please?Thanks,Zak Link to post Share on other sites
Botelho 0 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Im guessing that a set of 15's wont clear these guys, right? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 You can use the calipers mate as they are exactly same size. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 Im guessing that a set of 15's wont clear these guys' date=' right?[/quote']15s do fit........ Link to post Share on other sites
soul-2-soul 3 Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 You can use the calipers mate as they are exactly same size.Thanks Craggsy they said the same thing as you after I questioned them again at the time!Still not got them fitted though :-( Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 i bought mine of EBAY and the bloke supplied 6mm thick washers and high tensile bolts for an extra £10 they work very well http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Audi-312mm-front-Brake-calipers-and-carriers_W0QQitemZ320398918850QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item4a994384c2&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1683|293%3A1|294%3A50PLUS £10 for the washers and bolts Link to post Share on other sites
Antihero1981 8 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 how about wheel clearance? et of the wheel effected? my calipers are pretty clode to my rims on standard! Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 im using audi tt 6 spoke 17" rims so wouldnt have a problem any way as both are from the same car Link to post Share on other sites
VRLover 0 Posted August 1, 2009 Report Share Posted August 1, 2009 So is anyone sure if the factory 15inch bbs' will or won't fit? Link to post Share on other sites
Mark. 2 Posted August 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 So is anyone sure if the factory 15inch bbs' will or won't fit?read the original post. but in short NO they will not fit. general rule of thumb is you need 16" wheels or bigger, i know some 15s do fit but the majority dont. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted August 2, 2009 Report Share Posted August 2, 2009 OE 15s will not fit.........some 16s wont fit as I had Borbet T ET15 and they caught. My Porsche rims fit but the have adapters to help clear caliper.Also Comp MO fit in 15s i think ET25 ro 20 cant remember Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 I've gotta do this!! Somethin else put on the to do list lol Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Well worth it.....more so if going from 280s to 312s. But still good from 288 to 312 tho Link to post Share on other sites
RAPgolfvr6182 2 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 what about fitting spacers on orignal bbs 15" rims to clear the disc? Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted March 9, 2010 Report Share Posted March 9, 2010 I like the above idea..... Answers please :-) Link to post Share on other sites
Ian_rogers 0 Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Started collectin parts for this conversion now so can anyone answer RAPs question? Link to post Share on other sites
Mark. 2 Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 i dont know how many times it needs to be said 15 INCH WHEELS WILL NOT WORK!!! spacing the wheels wont work either, the simple fact is the disc and caliper are too big to fit inside a huge majority of 15inch wheels. FACTORY 15" WHEELS WILL NOT WORK matt1986 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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