Golf MKIV brakes on a Polo

[Bubu]

Are MKIV wheels the same stud pattern as a Polo? If yes, then the ECS Tuning brake upgrade kit for the MKIV Golf should fit the Polo.

So is it possible to have the Porsche brakes on the Polo GTI using the same kit made for the Golf?

I have seen a few of these kits and some only sell the caliper adapters so you can source the calipers from wreckers or from Porsche.

The kit can be seen here:

http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?make=Volkswagen&engine=1.8T&model=Golf%20IV&submodel=&category=Braking&subcategory=ECS%20Stage%202v2

[DUB 20V]

you should be sweet fitting them some guys fit the r32 brakes to polo so it should be ok. if you know what porsche calipers you need let me know, i can get them cheap.

[Sharkie]

Be careful, I found that TT caliper carriers do not fit Polo calipers. You will not be able to buy their base OEM big brake upgrade kit to fit the Polo.

[Celestine]

I was contemplating on getting Polo GTI brakes for my Polo. However I ran into the problem of not being able to have them fit under the BBS rims I'm using at the moment. Several sources have told me that to run anything any form of larger brakes, the safest minimum size rims you'll need are 17".

Check if EBC or other after market companies make decent brakepads for your Polo and also, Martini brake fluid helps!

[Bubu]

Several sources have told me that to run anything any form of larger brakes, the safest minimum size rims you'll need are 17".

The ECS Tuning website states what is minimum size rims you will need for the upgrade.

Thanks Sharkie but I am not after Audi calipers. Im not sure how your statement on TT calipers relates to the Porsche upgrade I am looking at.
Perhaps you can explain further?? Thanks in advance.

[Sharkie]

ECSTuning sells an OEM big brake upgrade for USD340. This includes discs, 312mm and Audi TT carriers. This kit will not fit a Polo GTI as the TT carriers cannot fit GTI calipers.

Also shipping is USD300, making this an expensive proposition.

The kit you are looking at requires 17" wheels and will likely cost well over AUD2000 landed here. Not worth it IMO. For that money I'd rather go Alcons or Brembos. Many Porsche owners upgrade their brakes to Alcons or Brembo as it is better than standard .... Will likely cost the same in the end. Talk to APR as they have extensive experience upgrading Polo GTI brakes.....

I have now found that Martini fluid and EBC Yellow pads provide more braking than what my stock Contis can handle on the track. For a more aggresive look I'd change the stock discs to slotted x drilled, but bigger better brakes are now off my agenda as I do not see any more benefit to be had for the money required.

[DubSteve]

I was contemplating on getting Polo GTI brakes for my Polo. However I ran into the problem of not being able to have them fit under the BBS rims I'm using at the moment. Several sources have told me that to run anything any form of larger brakes, the safest minimum size rims you'll need are 17".

Check if EBC or other after market companies make decent brakepads for your Polo and also, Martini brake fluid helps!

You would be wrong I got the Polo brakes well same size anyway fitted to mine but slotted and fit under the standard VR BBS wheels same as yours no problem!

[Flaps]

I was contemplating on getting Polo GTI brakes for my Polo. However I ran into the problem of not being able to have them fit under the BBS rims I'm using at the moment. Several sources have told me that to run anything any form of larger brakes, the safest minimum size rims you'll need are 17".

Check if EBC or other after market companies make decent brakepads for your Polo and also, Martini brake fluid helps!

What size are your rims? The GTI comes with 16's so you'd only need 16's.

[Celestine]

What size are your rims? The GTI comes with 16's so you'd only need 16's.

My BBS's are 15's off a MkIII VR6.

Steve - do you have a photo of the 9n3 Polo GTI brakes fitting under the BBS's? I was told by two dub mechanics that they were certain there wouldnt be sufficient clearance room for the brakes under my 15's.

[VW GTI]

My BBS's are 15's off a MkIII VR6.

Go BIGGER!

[DubSteve]

My BBS's are 15's off a MkIII VR6.

Steve - do you have a photo of the 9n3 Polo GTI brakes fitting under the BBS's? I was told by two dub mechanics that they were certain there wouldnt be sufficient clearance room for the brakes under my 15's.

LOL I think they don't know what they are talking about I fitted 288mm slotted perfectly under the stock wheels. No pics I will try and get some on the weekend when I get my car back.

You can fit 312mm brakes under 16s, so 288s are with plenty of room!

Don't foget the 96+ mk3 was fitted with 288mm instead of the 94-early 96 mk3s 280mm.

[Celestine]

Don't foget the 96+ mk3 was fitted with 288mm instead of the 94-early 96 mk3s 280mm.

Good point. I think they were just trying to be on the safe side as I guess neither of them would want to be held liable if I ended up with a set of GTI brakes that wouldnt fit after they told me they would So I dont blame them. Photo would be greatly appreciated!

[DubSteve]

Good point. I think they were just trying to be on the safe side as I guess neither of them would want to be held liable if I ended up with a set of GTI brakes that wouldnt fit after they told me they would So I dont blame them. Photo would be greatly appreciated!

No worries Mate I will get some photos on the weekend. The GTI brakes will fit as they are tiny standards these days! They will fit quite easily over the 15s no problem.

[jasn78]

sorry guys to open an old thread but just need confirmation that mk4 gti rotors (front) are the same size as the polos front?

[Sharkie]

Rotors (288mm) are the same, and straight swap. Caliper carriers will not fit a Polo though.