I read up the brake upgrade section and I was trying to find out if I'd go and upgrade my TDI brakes to 288 mm front rotors, I know I would need the 1/8T or Vr6 spindles, dust shield, and brake carriers, would I need to upgrade the calipers too?
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Yes. Your TDI FSIII calipers will not fit. You could live without the dust shield but the carrier, spindle, and caliper are required.
Are used calipers OK?
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