S4 Calipers
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S4 Calipers
Has anyone tried installing 4 piston front S4 calipers on the 12.3" TT front brakes? If so, are there any additional parts required to make it work?
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Is this an example of modding just to mod? Why, pray tell?
The TT already out stops just about everything on the road, supercars included.
My intuition says to find a way to help the TT brakes shed more heat and the brakes would be perfect.
My intuition says to find a way to help the TT brakes shed more heat and the brakes would be perfect.
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You would need to have a bracket fabricated, plus . . .
you need to see if the thickness of the TT rotor is too much or too little for the S4 caliper. Just because it might "fit" does not mean it will work.
I would not waste time/money on the S4 mod. Those cars don't have great brakes either.
The TT might be able to outbrake a "super car" once or twice, but try it repeated from speed. The brakes will fade into oblivion and no pad or fluid will help. Been there, done that.
The brakes are not up to bringing the fat pig of a car we own to a stop or even slowing it down enough from a high speed. I am not talking even repeated stops from 100, but even repeated stops from 60 or 65.
I would not waste time/money on the S4 mod. Those cars don't have great brakes either.
The TT might be able to outbrake a "super car" once or twice, but try it repeated from speed. The brakes will fade into oblivion and no pad or fluid will help. Been there, done that.
The brakes are not up to bringing the fat pig of a car we own to a stop or even slowing it down enough from a high speed. I am not talking even repeated stops from 100, but even repeated stops from 60 or 65.
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They are pretty good . . . for the street and not in a situation
where multiple stops are required. Then the brakes will fade to the point of not being able to stop in time for a turn.
I know this from having lost mine not only on the track but also on the street on several occasions.
I know this from having lost mine not only on the track but also on the street on several occasions.
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