brake question for r32

[Cam Farey]

hey all, quick question, is it possible to fit entire brake set up from the front onto the back on and r32?

[dylan8]

dont think so... I asked similar with my 2lt a while back. main problem was the hand brake from memory

[type 17]

Yes it is possible,

Some adapters for the lugs would need to be made up and you would need to either set up a secound set of brakes at the rear for the handbrake or modify the brake lines to support a hydraulic handbrake. Anything is doable, but my question would be why would you do it?

[WhO]

Not to mention your brake bias would go out the window and master cylinder size would be all wrong.

Any reason for wanting to put the front's on the rear? Upgrading the front?

[type 17]

Yes very true, a brake balance controller would need to be in the mix along with the second set of calipers and pads (mini handbrake ones)
they do exist, the mini handbrake calipers and pads that is. Porsche and lamborghini aside others use them on some of their cars, so they are nearly alway brembo's.

I'm sure the other companies; AP, Alcon, Wilwood etc do them also, but it may be better to go the hydraulic route. What is it you are trying to achieve? I have recently ordered a big brake upgrade for the front and rear, which still utilizes the stock rear caliper. STaSiS Alcon 355mm full floating hat rotor up front and 320mm (i think) at the rear. kit comes with adapters for both sets of calipers and utilizes a pair of 4 pot monoblocks up front, and the stock calipers at the rear with really aggressive pads to match the disks.

Cant **** wait to receive them the whole lot was just under 4k, which is a bargain.

What are you actually trying to do? if you let us know we can perhaps advise the best route for you to take.

[Cam Farey]

This is all helpfull guys, thanks, i am looking to upgrade my brake system and was curious to know if it was possible of getting away with purchasing the rear set up when the front on the 32 is still a good set up, i would change pads ands most likely rotors aswell. Its obviously not as simple as i first thought. Also what break systems do you recommend? Im not looking at doing much track work, as i also use this car as my daily drive, im wanting a nice big break set up but not anything overkill!
Cheers guys

[vwsport]

Yes very true, a brake balance controller would need to be in the mix along with the second set of calipers and pads (mini handbrake ones)
they do exist, the mini handbrake calipers and pads that is. Porsche and lamborghini aside others use them on some of their cars, so they are nearly alway brembo's.

I'm sure the other companies; AP, Alcon, Wilwood etc do them also, but it may be better to go the hydraulic route. What is it you are trying to achieve? I have recently ordered a big brake upgrade for the front and rear, which still utilizes the stock rear caliper. STaSiS Alcon 355mm full floating hat rotor up front and 320mm (i think) at the rear. kit comes with adapters for both sets of calipers and utilizes a pair of 4 pot monoblocks up front, and the stock calipers at the rear with really aggressive pads to match the disks.

Cant **** wait to receive them the whole lot was just under 4k, which is a bargain.

What are you actually trying to do? if you let us know we can perhaps advise the best route for you to take.

out of interest which rear kit are you going with? i ran with the ECS rear kit and if thats the same one you have to grind down the rear control arms to make it fit

[type 17]

The rear kit is the STaSiS rear kit to match the STaSiS/Alcon front BBK