Big Brake Caliper Kit for Volkswagen – 4-Piston or 6-Piston Calipers, 300–405 mm Discs, Pair
Big Brake Caliper Kit for Volkswagen – 4-Piston or 6-Piston Calipers, 300–405 mm Discs, Pair
Big Brake Caliper Kit for Volkswagen – Four and Six Piston Options
This big brake caliper kit is an upgrade set that the supplier lists for Volkswagen, sold as a pair for one axle and offered in three versions: one four piston caliper and two six piston calipers. Depending on the version you pick, it is matched to discs from 300 x 28 mm up to 405 x 34 mm, and it needs wheels of at least 16 or 18 inches to clear the caliper. Easy Life Markets sells it for owners who want more brake than the car left the factory with, and who are willing to check the fit properly before they order.
The idea behind a set like this is simple. A larger disc gives the caliper more leverage on the wheel and more metal to soak up heat. A caliper with four or six pistons presses the pad along its whole length instead of from one side, so the pad wears more evenly and the pedal stays firmer when the brakes are hot. If you want the background, the disc brake article explains how calipers, pads and discs work together.
The Three Versions
You choose the version from the options on this page. They differ in caliper type, disc size and the smallest wheel they sit behind.
- 18inch345 Big Four Piston: four piston caliper made by two-piece forging, piston sizes 38 and 41.2 mm, disc sizes 300 x 28 mm, 330 x 28 mm or 355 x 28 mm, for wheels of 16 inches and above. SKU CJYD165055301AZ.
- 18inch Big Six Piston: six piston cast caliper, piston sizes 38, 34 and 30 mm, disc sizes 355 x 32 mm, 378 x 32 mm or 405 x 34 mm, for wheels of 18 inches and above. SKU CJYD165055302BY.
- 20 Inch405 Disc Big Six Piston: six piston cast caliper, piston sizes 38, 34 and 30 mm, disc sizes 355 x 32 mm, 378 x 32 mm or 405 x 34 mm, for wheels of 18 inches and above. SKU CJYD165055304DW.
The option names are the supplier's own. Each version is listed with more than one disc size and no note on how the size is assigned, so ask us before you order.
What Is Included
- 1 x brake caliper kit, supplied as a pair (this is the supplier's full packing list)
The supplier does not break the pair down part by part. The product photos show two calipers, two drilled and slotted discs mounted on centre bells, two caliper mounting brackets, a set of brake pads and two braided brake hoses. One photo also shows four bracket bolts. Treat the photos as a guide and ask us to confirm the contents for your version. Brake fluid is not listed.
Specifications
- Product type: Big brake upgrade set with multi-piston calipers
- Listed vehicle make: Volkswagen (the supplier gives no model, year or axle)
- Quantity: One pair
- Caliper options: Four piston or six piston
- Caliper construction: Two-piece forged (four piston), cast (six piston)
- Disc diameters: 300 to 355 mm (four piston), 355 to 405 mm (six piston); see the versions above
- Minimum wheel size: 16 inch (four piston), 18 inch (six piston)
- Markings: The calipers in the photos carry a TD Racing logo
- Colours shown: Red and yellow in the photos; colour is not a selectable option here
- SKUs: CJYD165055301AZ, CJYD165055302BY, CJYD165055304DW
Checking Fitment Before You Order
This is the part to take seriously. The supplier's only fitment statement is "Volkswagen". No model, year, engine or axle is given, and a big brake set never suits every car. Check these points first:
- Wheel clearance. The wheel size above is a minimum. Spoke shape and offset matter as much as diameter, so measure the space inside your wheel.
- Hub pattern. The bolt count, bolt circle and centre bore of the disc bell must match your hub.
- Caliper mounting. The brackets bolt to the lugs on your hub carrier. The spacing of those lugs differs between Volkswagen platforms.
- Brake hose. Check the thread and the length against your car's hard line and suspension travel.
Send us your model, year, engine, axle and wheel size through the contact page. We will put the question to the supplier and tell you plainly if we cannot confirm a match.
Fitting Notes
- Trial-fit the caliper, bracket and disc on the hub, then fit the wheel and spin it by hand before you connect any hydraulics.
- Clean the hub face so the disc bell sits flat.
- Route the hoses so they cannot rub on the tyre or stretch at full lock.
- Bleed the system with the fluid grade in your owner's manual and check every union for leaks.
Brakes are safety-critical, and this is a modification, not a like-for-like repair. Have it fitted by a qualified mechanic. In some places a brake change must be inspected or declared to your insurer, so check the rules where you drive.
Is a Bigger Brake Right for Your Car?
Larger discs and calipers add weight at the wheel and may force you into bigger wheels. A different total piston size also changes pedal travel and front-to-rear balance. For normal commuting, standard brakes with fresh pads and fluid are usually enough. A larger set starts to make sense on a car with more power than standard, one that sees track days or long mountain descents, or one already running large wheels with small brakes behind them.
Who This Kit Is For
It suits Volkswagen owners building a faster road or track car, tuning workshops, and anyone already running 18 inch or larger wheels who wants brakes to match.
Common Questions
Is this a genuine Volkswagen part? No. It is an aftermarket upgrade. The calipers in the photos carry a TD Racing logo.
Which colour will I receive? The photos show red and yellow calipers, but colour is not an option on this page. Ask us before ordering if the colour matters to you.
Is this for the front or the rear? The supplier does not say. Tell us your car and axle and we will ask.
Buy the Big Brake Caliper Kit at Easy Life Markets
Choose your version above to order. The current price and availability are shown on this page. Please read our return and refund policy before buying, as a set this specific should be checked against your car first.
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