Biggest brakes that can fit behind 16’s :: motorgeek.com

RennenMsports · **Posted:** Sun Dec 27, 2020 3:53 pm

I got a 91’ 80q and if I put 5 bolt hubs on with 16” wheels what are the largest calipers I can use? I’m thinking boxster s but not sure yet

varia · **Posted:** Sun Dec 27, 2020 6:28 pm

again, it depends.... what hub (offset)? what wheel (ET)?

I had Porsche 993tt with 16" fuchs

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90quattrocoupe · **Posted:** Sun Dec 27, 2020 8:50 pm

You can fit Boxster S behind the Avus 16 inch wheels.

Greg W.

RennenMsports · **Posted:** Mon Dec 28, 2020 7:13 am

What about these? Using urs front hubs

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varia · **Posted:** Mon Dec 28, 2020 8:48 am

its possible. but i dont think many ppl here used that wheel (and 6.5 pretty narrow)
Greg and I have/had S2 hub on the front

RennenMsports · **Posted:** Mon Dec 28, 2020 11:48 am

varia wrote:

its possible. but i dont think many ppl here used that wheel (and 6.5 pretty narrow)
Greg and I have/had S2 hub on the front

Gotcha! Thank u!

ringbearer · **Joined:** Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:21 pm **Posts:** 1325

My UrS4 has a 2B kit with big reds and a 314mm rotor. Cleared 16”Fuchs, barely!

TorqAddict · **Posted:** Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:55 pm

I did the 996 Brake upgrade and my 16" Avus would not fit even with 8mm spacers. It was close but without some larger spacers my guess is 15mm my 16's wouldn't work. I have been told that the 16" Fuchs will fit with these brakes but I have not seen this for myself. I did a Boxter upgrade on a UrS4 and the Fuchs fit over them with no problems

RennenMsports · **Posted:** Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:16 pm

Ok. Good to know but What do Fuchs look like? I’m curious. Sorry! I’m learning. Some insight. I bought an 01E 6spd. Trans. Before I even had an Audi.

90quattrocoupe · **Posted:** Tue Jan 12, 2021 12:51 pm

16 Avus do fit.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1676708482419528/permalink/3566828650074159/

TorqAddict · **Posted:** Wed Jan 13, 2021 6:23 am

Yup apparently they will fit with 12mm spacers, I guess I was a bit off saying 15mm.
I added a pic of Fuchs for Rennen

PRY4SNO · **Posted:** Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:44 am

I know this is a bit out of left field but on the topic of brakes that will fit under 16s...

The mk6 Sportwagen TDI uses the same brakes as the mk5 r32 which uses a 312mm rotor and fits under 16" wheels. They're easy to find and cheap (~$100), and haul down my wagon pretty decently for what they are.

What are the chances they fit/work on a small chassis? Is there somewhere to find the specs on the spacing for the caliper brackets? They'd definitely be an upgrade over G60s.

RennenMsports · **Posted:** Wed Jan 13, 2021 6:36 pm

TorqAddict wrote:

Yup apparently they will fit with 12mm spacers, I guess I was a bit off saying 15mm.
I added a pic of Fuchs for Rennen

Thank u for that!
I’m going for the sleeper look. The only thing aftermarket I have so far on my 80q is the front bumper. I’m looking into regular steel wheels to hide the brakes. Cheap and strong. I think I’m going for boxster s calipers but not sure yet. Gotta collect all the parts that are just getting harder and harder to find. My 80q turned 30 years old in November

90quattrocoupe · **Posted:** Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:24 am

PRY4SNO wrote:

I know this is a bit out of left field but on the topic of brakes that will fit under 16s...

The mk6 Sportwagen TDI uses the same brakes as the mk5 r32 which uses a 312mm rotor and fits under 16" wheels. They're easy to find and cheap (~$100), and haul down my wagon pretty decently for what they are.

What are the chances they fit/work on a small chassis? Is there somewhere to find the specs on the spacing for the caliper brackets? They'd definitely be an upgrade over G60s.

The brakes used on the MK5 JSW, are the same brakes as the MK5 GTI. The brakes used on the MK5 R32 are a 345mm rotors. The GTI brakes are not really an upgrade, as the piston area is smaller than the G60s. The GTI brakes have a somewhat higher torque value, because the caliper is placed further out on a larger rotor.

Greg W.

PRY4SNO · **Posted:** Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:36 pm

Makes sense. Thanks Greg.

90quattrocoupe · **Posted:** Thu Jan 14, 2021 1:49 pm

PRY4SNO wrote:

Makes sense. Thanks Greg.

You are welcome. The MK5 R32 brakes, will fit behind the VW 17inch Gaol wheels.

ejfluhr · **Posted:** Sun Jan 17, 2021 10:54 pm

>>...uses a 312mm rotor and fits under 16" wheels. ...
>>What are the chances they fit/work on a small chassis?

This doesn't work for the B3 due to the hub offset, but I run the 312mm A4 rotor with Boxster (non-S) calipers behind the 16x8" Fuchs on my Urquattro.
I couldn't imagine anything larger fitting, either rotor or caliper. My 16x7.5" TSW wheels did not clear this combination.

The challenge is to find somebody to make a caliper bracket for this setup.

Biggest brakes that can fit behind 16’s

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