RS4 B5, big brakes=what is the best?????

[quattrosteph]

Hello guys,

I am thinking about an upgrade for the brakes on the front. What would be the best? I don't do trackdays but i want something really more powerfull than the OEM( rubbish!!) , I have been recommended the ones on the RS6+, i heard some good about them but there is so many more.....So guys what do you recommend?

Many thanks

[Brooner]

I've got the RS6 calipers with B7 RS4 disks straight bolt on an gut renchingly efective see link to my orignal post http://www.rs246.com/index.php?name=PNp ... ic&t=53686

[Nige_RS4]

Steph, RS6 calipers & pads fit straight onto the std RS4 (B5) disks - this should be more than satisfactory for road use.

[quattrosteph]

[quote="Nige_RS4"]Steph, RS6 calipers & pads fit straight onto the std RS4 (B5) disks - this should be more than satisfactory for road use.[
/quote]

Keeping my original discs and fit RS6 Calipers that is a good idea, should make a difference for sure without spending too much....

Is there any difference between RS6 calipers and RS6 Plus??

[CliveH]

Is there any difference between RS6 calipers and RS6 Plus??

Steph,

The RS6/RS6+ calipers are the same Brembo 8 pots - it's the discs which are different on the RS6+ (cross-drilled).

[quattrosteph]

Are RS6 discs are bigger than RS4 B5 on diameter or the same??

OEM rs4 B5 can resiste with more powerfull calipers like the RS6?

[Nige_RS4]

Steph, they are slighty bigger (5mm), but if you fit them, you need to get a new mounting bracket for the caliper. Try the RS6 calipers & pads with std RS4 brakes first.

[quattrosteph]

What would be the cost for the calipers +hoses+ bracket RS6? Vat included.

Do you know anyone who did that modif so i can contact him ?

[Nige_RS4]

Steph, like I said, try just fitting the calipers and pads as a first step (you may need hoses, as I've heard conflicting reports). They should be good enough for road use. If you need more, you can always upgrade to RS6+ discs at a later date (you will need the caliper bracket then). Give MRC a shout, they have done plenty of cars in the past.

[Brooner]

If it's just the caliper change any garage that you regularly use that you can trust or if your a bit more handy straight bolt on and bleed brakes sipmle job if you have the equipment

Prices on my link

B7 RS4 disks 8E0 615 301AB £557.50 the pair
RS6 front brake hose 4B3 611 707A £63.96 the pair
RS6 brake pads 4B3 698 151A £169.03 the set
RS4 B7 rear disk left 8E0 615 601AB rear right 8E0 615 602D £187.75 each
Rear B7 RS4 pads 8E0 698 451H £109.35 the set
B7 RS4 rear brake hose 8E0 611 775M £95.00 the pair
B7 RS4 rear calipers rear left 8E0 615 423E rear right 8E0 615 424E B7 £86.51 each
Rs4 rear caliper brackets 8E0 615 425D £262.00 the pair
All the above from www.vagparts.com
RS6 calipers I got from Clive Harper but I would say about £700

[quattrosteph]

Well !! I went today to MRC for a suspension upgrade and i saw a complete set RS6 calipers+RS6 plus Discs.....well i couldn't resist!!! While the wheels are off Doug may you fit this as well!!!!

Really good job he did as always The difference is massive already even if the pads need to bed in. It's gonna be even better in few miles

I am not a silly billy on the road , i don't even do trackdays.! but i have to admit sometimes at high speed my RS4 B5 brakes did let me down few times especially under the rain.......So safety first

So it is worth it!! Thanks MRC for your good job

[KayGee]

Try dswagen on Ebay, RS4 B7 £460 a pair. RS6 disks £390 a pair.

[JustinM]

Can't really do better than APRacing.

[quattrosteph]

Really good and they look good to!!

[SteveH]

Looking good Steph. Dont expect those alloys to stay so clean with the RS6 callipers... lots and lots of brake dust created by those big boys