[Mk2] [Turbo] Brake calipers rev2/rev3

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37831999
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[Mk2] [Turbo] Brake calipers rev2/rev3

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Hi ya, just a quick question which has probably been asked alot but what are difference between rev2 and rev3 brakes? Is there a visual difference to determine which is which???
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake calipers rev2/rev3

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i think you may mean Rev 1 and Rev 2 brakes.

Rev 2+ or all the same as far as i know.

Can someone confirm this please?
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake calipers rev2/rev3

Post by uglee »

rev2-5 all the same, Rev1 were smaller.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake calipers rev2/rev3

Post by Navz »

Thanks Uglee.


Does anyone have a

Rev1 to Rev2 Caliper comparison for front and rear?

I am sure i seen one somewhere onhere, can't find it though.

Thanks.
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Re: [Mk2] [Turbo] Brake calipers rev2/rev3

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37831999 wrote:Hi ya, just a quick question which has probably been asked alot but what are difference between rev2 and rev3 brakes? Is there a visual difference to determine which is which???


Like Navz has already mentioned but here are the specifics:

The front disc diameter increased from 258mm to 275mm and thickness increased from 25mm to 30mm.

Diameter of rear disks increased from 263mm to 281mm. Thickness increased from 16mm to 22mm.
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