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B7 Brake swap question
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 9:35 pm
by prosty
Hi! I've tried searching but language barrier may be the reason for me not finding anything about this
Bare with me.
I'm soon swapping out my b5 brakes for b7 setup. I have calipers, caliper carriers (adapter plates) and B7 365mm rotors. My question is. does the stock b5 adapter plate bolts fit the thread of the b7 adapter plate, and does the b5 brake lines fit to the b7 calipers? If not must I get the b7 stock bolts and hoses (or just get my own braided lines at the hydralic dealer) ?
I hope you understand my questions. Thanks
Markus
RE: B7 Brake swap question
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:42 pm
by Virdee Autos
Yes you can use the same bolts.
Ideally best to use brake lines from the B7 too.
RE: B7 Brake swap question
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 10:46 pm
by prosty
Okay thanks for the info! Will call VAG tomorrow for a quote.
RE: B7 Brake swap question
Posted: Thu Dec 10, 2009 11:53 pm
by midnyite
For this "caliper carriers (adapter plates)" is this a OEM part? if yes anyone have the part number?
or is this a custom part to have it fitted to a B5?
thanks
RE: B7 Brake swap question
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:47 am
by prosty
I will supply this thread with my adapter p/n later on
RE: B7 Brake swap question
Posted: Fri Dec 11, 2009 7:55 pm
by Virdee Autos
AFAIK you can't buy the adapter plate seperately.
RE: B7 Brake swap question
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 9:30 am
by prosty
Forgot to check the P/N of the adapter plate, but there was a number on it!
THe b5 brake lines worked quite ok, I'm going with steel hoses later but I cannot afford it yet, and I just wanted to put the goddies on so I can start to stop
RE: B7 Brake swap question
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:50 pm
by KiwiRS4
Hi Prosty, I recently upgraded to the B7 setup. The guys at International Brakes (
dts@brakesint.co.uk) made a set of braided lines with SS connectors all for £15+VAT per side. Very professional service and very high quality lines. PM me and I'll send you some pics of the lines that were made.
Re: RE: B7 Brake swap question
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:26 pm
by midnyite
KiwiRS4 wrote:Hi Prosty, I recently upgraded to the B7 setup. The guys at International Brakes (
dts@brakesint.co.uk) made a set of braided lines with SS connectors all for £15+VAT per side. Very professional service and very high quality lines. PM me and I'll send you some pics of the lines that were made.
you have PM!
Re: RE: B7 Brake swap question
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:27 pm
by midnyite
prosty wrote:Forgot to check the P/N of the adapter plate, but there was a number on it!
THe b5 brake lines worked quite ok, I'm going with steel hoses later but I cannot afford it yet, and I just wanted to put the goddies on so I can start to stop
You have PM!