[Pduk]

I'd love a big brake upgrade but can't really justify the cost, I read on here somewhere that iirc the bigger engine'd vans had larger brake setups...is that nice and vague for ya? I'm sure you know more about this as you'll have done your research, I'm just going of memory which is never good.

 

[BitterandTwisted]

330's H?? 👍

 

[stuartt5t30]

If only i had just painted a set of 17s instead of 16s

VW TRANSPORTER T5 T6 BIG BRAKE 340MM CONVERSION KIT FRONT REAR DRILLED DISC PAD 4058659802816 | eBay

VW T5 T6 BIG BRAKE CONVERSION KIT FROM 308MM OR 333MM TO 340mm 17" BRAKE CONVERSION. YOU CAN CONVERT YOUR EXISTING FRONT BRAKE DISCS FROM 308MM OR 333MM TO BIG 340MM DISC 17". 2 X NEW CROSS DRILLED COATED FRONT BRAKE DISC 340mm x 32.5mm.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[stuartt5t30]

Wrong link it was this kit that took my fancy

VW T5 Transporter (03-15) Big Brake Conversion Kit | 330mm 17" wheels | eBay

VW T5 Transporter (03-15) Big Brake Conversion Kit | 330mm. 2 x New Quality 330mm Brake discs with Precision CNC Top Hats. VW T5 Transporter (03-15) - 1.9, 2.0, 2.5 TDI. VW T5 Transporter (03-15) - 1.9, 2.0, 2.5 TDI with 17" wheels.

www.ebay.co.uk

Settled for my usual brembo pads and discs in 308mm now tho but the bank manager is relived

 

[BitterandTwisted]

I'd actually prefer the 340 twin pots cuz theyre OE .....and in all fairness the 308's we currently have stop the van quite adequately so i'd only be changing them for the aesthetics. .

The 330 4pots look nice but a lot of these kits are a nightmare to source replacement discs for without getting stung .

 

[stuartt5t30]

First on the list is stainless exhaust
Scratch that first on the list is move house 🏠

 

[BitterandTwisted]

Life always gets in the way buying more goodies for your van ☹.

 

[64 SPLIT]

Yeah 340's are on the cards.
I need to replace the discs and pads as the current front discs are just about done in terms of wear, so it seems like the prime time to swap the whole lot out and stick a mild upgrade on there.

I'd love a set of fancy 6-pots etc. even if it's just to fill the back of the wheels, but in reality, it's difficult to justify £1.5k on a big brake set up when the van stops perfectly well on the stocker 308's. Having had the van remapped to just shy of 180hp though, my reckoning is that justifies upping the braking power to match so the OEM 340's seem like the obvious choice.

 

[stuartt5t30]

Here's a much cheaper option?

4 Pcs Red 3D Style Brake Caliper Covers Universal Car Disc Front & Rear Kits | eBay

4 Pcs Brake Caliper Covers Front & Rear Accessories Car Universal Caliper Covers. S size brake calipers X 2 pcs. M size brake calipers X 2 pcs. Universal compatibility - In addition to upgrading the appearance of your tires to the appearance of a sports car, the outer cover can also play a...

www.ebay.co.uk

🤣🤣🤣

 

[64 SPLIT]

It amazes me that things like this even exist and that someone, somewhere must actually buy and fit them!

 

[Pduk]

Goes off to cancel order 🤦‍♂️

 

[WillsT5Ted]

The fitting instructions were ridiculous!😂😂
Apply adhesive and allow to dry for 3 days
Reapply the wheel and allow for 24 hours to set!?
So I can drive my car after 2 hours of the brake caliper paint drying but I can't drive it for 4 days after adding the brake covers!😂😂😂

 

[Pac-Man]

I'd love a big brake upgrade but can't really justify the cost, I read on here somewhere that iirc the bigger engine'd vans had larger brake setups...is that nice and vague for ya? I'm sure you know more about this as you'll have done your research, I'm just going of memory which is never good.

I did this on mine, i went with the bigger VW twin pot calipers from a T6 Bi-TDI so front discs went from 308mm to 340mm, paid like £250 for the calipers and carriers on ebay and just painted them. They make a big difference on a heavy van and they fill the gap better behind 20" wheels. I did have to buy the bigger front splash shields aswell for the bigger discs to fit. This was the cheapest option for bigger brakes without going for like 2k forged ones.

Think it cost me £500 all in for calipers, discs, Brembo pads, and front splash shields. Front discs and pads was due a change anyway so that would of cost like £150ish so threw that money into doing this.

old 308mm vs new 340mm

front pads a fair bit bigger for 340mm discs

seems this link would be everything you needed apart from the front splash shields

VW TRANSPORTER T5 T6 BIG BRAKE CONVERSION KIT DRILLED GROOVED BRAKE DISC 340mm 4058659802816 | eBay

VW T5 T6 BIG BRAKE CONVERSION KIT FROM 308MM OR 333MM TO 340mm 17" BRAKE CONVERSION. 2 X NEW CROSS DRILLED GROOVED COATED FRONT BRAKE DISC 340mm x 32.5mm. YOU CAN CONVERT YOUR EXISTING FRONT BRAKE DISCS FROM 308MM OR 333MM TO BIG 340MM DISC 17".

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[64 SPLIT]

Thanks for posting that Pac-Man, that's exactly what I'm planning on doing.

 

[stoopid-labrat]

First on the list is stainless exhaust
Scratch that first on the list is move house 🏠

Ha!! Brilliant quote. Which stainless exhaust??… is it worth it in a 120k T5.1??

 

[64 SPLIT]

Stainless exhausts are 100% worth it, although you're asking ALL the wrong people. We're experts in helping people spend their money on here! 😂
PPTuning in Louth are the guys to speak to.

Heard the dreaded squeaking of my auxiliary belt on start up at the weekend. The noise went almost immediately though so figured it may just be temporary.
Not so.

Jumped in the van to go to work this morning and a short squeak was quickly followed by some more alarming noises as I started to pull off the driveway.
Popped the bonnet n hopped out to watch the auxiliary belt start to shed bits of itself across the floor.
Got the van reversed back on to the drive and switched off.

So back inside, got a new Continental auxiliary belt ordered from Euro Car Parts (along with a new oil filter to qualify for free delivery for spending over £25), expecting a 3-4 working day delivery as per the website info.
Ordered the parts at 7.30am.
At 9.45am there's a knock on the door from the delivery man with my parts!! 😳😳 Now THAT'S service!

 

[WillsT5Ted]

I'm hoping that patch on the floor isn't something to do with the van as well😉😂
Definitely looks like you got your money's worth out of that belt!
And that really is service if it came in only 2 hours! Bloody crazy that is!

 

[stuartt5t30]

100% pp tuning how was auxiliary belt tensioner???

 

[64 SPLIT]

The puddle was just from rain overnight! 😁
Here's what was left of the belt!! 😳 It didn't look anything like that a few days previous at the weekend. I think once they start to go it just shreds itself.

I cut off what was remaining of the old belt and purely out of curiosity, measured it's length - 1535mm. A whole 2cm's shorter than a new one at 1555mm! 🤔🤨
For a little while I was convinced Euro Car Parts had sent me the wrong belt but everywhere online lists the same 6PK 1555 as the part number for the 2.0TDI - being a 6-toothed belt at 1555mm long (for air-con equiped engines).

Auxiliary belt tensioner feels ok and still spins freely although I might look to swap it out if it's do-able with the engine in situ just as a bit of preventative maintenance. Can you re-grease them?

 

[WillsT5Ted]

Maybe the previous one was too short made to fit?
How long ago had that belt been replaced?
At least it's just rain from the previous night though H😂any puddles under the cars are a cause for concern!