Brembo brake kit

[VeeDubya]

I have just bought myself a second hand but absolutely immaculate Polo GTi and so far I am loving it. I decided to buy used because I have plans to modify the car a lot and didn't think it was necessary to buy new if I was just gong to void the warranty. Anyway, I am planning on an APR Stage 1 Brembo brake kit and i'm not sure if my current wheels will fit with it. I have the Exor STP wheels and I love these wheels so much and really don't want to change them. Does anyone know if the Brembo kit will fit with these wheels?

Wheel pic (this is not my car, props to the owner for this one)

[99gti]

You would be best to speak to Guy about that.I'm sure he'll chime in shortly.

[Timbo]

Another owner here, jamesatfysh, has installed this kit because he is developing the car for tarmac rallying. I'd suggest you PM him, as he has reported considerable problems in identifying wheels that will fit. At present, I think he has a set of 17" TT wheels. He originally had the Exor wheels and they did NOT fit over the Brembos.

There are other big brake options which do not give such wheel fitment problems. For example, fitting 312mm disks and calipers from an Audi TT will enable you to use the stock 16's as well as virtually any 17's; fitting MkIV R32 brake disks and calipers means you can use most 17's; and I think Guy also has an Alcon kit that still fits under most 17's

[jasn78]

timbo the alcons are huge calipers they wont fit under most 17's best option is tt rims

[Flaps]

best option is tt rims

*cough...*

[jasn78]

so flaps do i get a commission then ?

[Flaps]

hahaha possibly...

[VW GTI]

Another owner here, jamesatfysh, has installed this kit because he is developing the car for tarmac rallying. I'd suggest you PM him, as he has reported considerable problems in identifying wheels that will fit. At present, I think he has a set of 17" TT wheels. He originally had the Exor wheels and they did NOT fit over the Brembos.

Wrong...

He had the horrible looking 17s from VW. The Exor's look good. (unbiased opinion)

However, if you do investigate further, let me know, I want the bigger brakes too

Also, that's vkswgn's car.

[Timbo]

Whatever...

The point is that james discovered great problems sourcing 17's that can clear the Brembo kit.

[VW GTI]

Whatever...

The point is that james discovered great problems sourcing 17's that can clear the Brembo kit.

What a good idea... give false information that might lead someone to spending a few thousand dollars getting new wheels when they might be able to use the ones they have...

The point is, he had trouble with 1 set of VW 17s. Others may fit, ask Guy or your local APR dealer for a wheel fitting template.