MK6 GTI Brembo 18z Caliper Front Big Brake Upgrade

[@fraserkennedy7854]

On behalf of men without guidance, help, or money, I would like to salute you for your service.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect and thanks for watching!

[@remseyhumphreys917]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuildsNo sincerely brother 🫡

[@joeverzosa4548]

You really make this tutorial look easy. Straight to the point and articulate. Subscribed to your channel. Thanks.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect, welcome to the Crafty family!

[@joshuam7552]

You did an awesome job on this tutorial! Thank you very much! Looking to add 18z Brembo's to my '18 Passat GT 3.6L VR6

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! Yea, these brakes are worth the upgrade.

[@OfficiallyGuChi]

I did the 6pot 18z Q7 bremboz on my audi a4 2.0t quattro. its a direct bolt on with the exception i had to use ML55 amg rotors thats 345mm. ML55 rotors stock centre bore is 67mm.. i had to find someone to open it up to 68mm to fit the audi centre bore hub. rs4 brake lines. im currently looking into making my own rear brackets to fit the 17z 4pot brembo from a Q7 rears to my A4 rears with 330mm s5 rotors with a wilwood dual caliper to retain the handbrake!

[@carlossaavedra1973]

Hey there I have a a4 b7 2.0t can I fit 17z rotors in front as well ??

[@audittrs2885]

I put 18z calipers on my mk1 audi tt 225 with mk4 r32 discs huge difference

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, it's definitely worth the upgrade.

[@jetonbalidemaj]

How did the brake pedal feel afterwards? I head you have to install a bigger master cylinder from a rs3 so the pedal doesn't feel mushy after installing these?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Nah, the pedal does not feel mushy. The braking just feels significant better.

[@Masterkizz]

Great video. Hoping to do this to my MK6 someday!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks! Yea, you'll definitely appreciate the upgrade.

[@amandadavis5777]

Hey bro nice video! What size hub centric ring do I need for rotors?

[@superbikesquadracer]

Congrats brother! Defnetly worth the money! Huge diffrence

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks! Yea, the stopping power is a night and day difference.

[@deantaylor299]

So I was curious.. I own a golf R mk7 and wanted to install this set up sometime next year. It was mentioned that with the mk7 you would need to grind approx 1mm off for clearance on the back? But it uses the MK6 knuckles for the install.. would you know where the grinding is needed? Appreciate any info on the swap. Thank you in advance!! 🙏🙏

[@Arzouni4]

great video .... I just change my caliper to 18 ZR brembo, do you know the of yellow pads I can use with these caliper? thanks

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Hawk pads?

[@145project8]

Did the Scirocco do the same?

[@junctionblue]

Awesome work, you gained another fan & subscriber. One question, are the parts listed the same for a 2019 VW Tiguan?

[@kiss718able]

ONCE AGAIN U ACED IT GENERAL💪🏽🔥💯

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect fam!

[@ThePeelLife]

I was curious as to what spacer you used? I did this same mod and i am having some vibration and believe its the hub having no support on the wheel

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Did you use the hub centric rings?

[@ThePeelLife]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds yeah i did

[@ThePeelLife]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds what spacer did you use?

[@danielcastrillon4794]

@lisa did you figure out the vibration problem?

[@simonegarza7548]

Thank u.my mechanic is having problems finding the parts for my 18z but i also have them on the back.would it be the same for the rear?

[@OscarRodriguez-mo8wm]

Were can I get the hardware needed for this conversion

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

check the links in the description

[@ronniesenter5969]

Hi I have a 2000 A6 2.7t. What rotors are you running?

[@faridmazli94]

Hi sir.. all of things is just plug and play without any modification? What model of disc rotor you using?

[@andreasnik7937]

Very nice video!I have a few questions though .What size of brake discs are these ? The brake sensors of the porsche can fit the scirocco or i have to buy new one ?same with brake lines ?

[@andreasnik7937]

Also will i need adaptors for the scirocco?

[@liionelbooon]

super tutorial. Is it safe to get refurbbished brembo 18z for my bmw?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yes, people rebuild brembo brakes all the time. Mine was in good condition, that's why I didn't rebuild them.

[@zcid]

How was the brake pedal feel after having done this upgrade? I've seen many online saying that the pedal feel was bad because the master cylinder/brake booster couldn't keep up with the needs of the bigger caliper.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

brake pedal feels good to me. I don't have that issue that others are complaining about.

[@elpaparaxy]

what size rotors did you use? I'm planning to do the same upgrade but in this case on my GTI MK7. Do you think it may work as well. Thank you

[@biqsgarage]

Bro, great video! Do you know if is the same process for a 2012 mk6 jetta gli? do you think the stock master cylinder will be enough for the caliper? And the brake sensor, will work fine on jettas? thanks man!

[@dantemagz6672]

So the stock master cylinder works fine with them? Also would mk5 gti aftermarket ss lines work as well?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yes, the stock master cylinder works fine. Not sure about your about those lines you mentioned.

[@javielsamuel1043]

What's your frot Rim specs and what with spacer did you use for fitment over the bbk?

[@craigyoung8692]

Fantastic video fella. 👍🏻

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect!

[@themacjunkie]

is ECS the only ones making the hardware? It sucks having to pay $130 for 4 caliper bolts.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

nah, ECS is not the only one who makes it. but they are the most reliable source. everywhere else is always changing the links and such.

[@bygara61]

Is the 18Z directly compatible with Skoda Superb 3? Will the 375mm caliper work properly?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm not sure about the fitment. we don't have those cars in the US.

[@shivansamlal667]

Hey I know I’m very late into this but why aren’t people just using the b7 s4 front rotors for the 18z swap they are 345 which is 5 smaller but they work

[@zayedalhajeri2136]

Really Amazing, you are the BEST💖💫✌

[@elsnacho]

Hello. Did you have to change the caliper carrier/bracket to fit the bigger rotors? Thank you!

[@martinbrutenic5924]

Nice tutorial, i have same brakes on the e46 and really looks good,,wheels made car

[@Gustavo-ld1sr]

No adapter brackets were needed?? Just direct bolt on? Apart from rotors ofc

[@aleatuc]

You used the hubcentric rings because you have aftermarket wheels or for the brake disc not to move?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Both, I have one for the rotor and one for the aftermarket wheels.

[@aleatuc]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds so you have one on the wheel and the one on the li k is just for the rotors or the same ring work in both together?

[@jonathangobaly6377]

Salut ✌... Quels sont les adaptateurs pour se montage s'il vous plaît ? Merci

[@renatoolea674]

Thank you for the support bro!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@renatoolea674]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds Hey, I got my Cayenne calipers today, lol I'm planning to install after winter, do you know where I can get the Mounting Hardware ?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@renatoolea674 reach out to me on Instagram and I'll search and send you a link.

[@francislivingston2325]

What spacer did you add into the rotor at the end? Also it looks like you added a centric ring to that spacer. Can you please provide the info. Thank you

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

5mm spacer, my wheels will clear the calipers without the spacer. Nah no centric ring added to the spacer

[@ruma0997]

Do you know if Porsche 18z calipers would be a direct bolt in on a mk7.5 gti?

[@carlossaavedra1973]

I know you have a a4 b7 2.0t can you show how to put 17z calipers on a a4 b7 2.0t thank you!

[@jaybaby2507]

Can u tell me what make n Model, year Porsche u got the brake Calibras off

[@bliang33]

Do you need to change the break pump for this project?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Nah, I still have the stock master cylinder.

[@themoneyshower24]

Busy with a retrofit also... Would it be fine running the disc without the set screw securing it to the hub?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, it will be fine. If you have a wheel stud conversion, it will also help to keep the rotor in place.

[@rubensilva2081]

Can you tell me what car the disks are from? It's what size they are, I want to apply it to an Audi SE 8L!

[@rayanchamas8651]

Are they wizzing while driving? Cause mine do

[@thomasurrutia1040]

Will this fit on an Audi a3 8v?

[@IntegraTypeSPerformance]

Great video! What size wheels are you using?

[@ABiyela15]

Care to share a link for parts I'm interested in upgrading my mk7.5 gti

[@romanbrushko3694]

Hey, I need help. Did all the same and I have vibration in the wheels. Very small. It increases with the speed. I don’t know what can be disbalanced. Do you have vibration? I put Brembo z18 on my Seat Leon

[@Kb-go5qm]

The rotors are not sold anymore, what other rotors would you recommend?

[@jjgregory9394]

I have a 2011 Passat CC , would this hardware work for mine as well ?

[@vtecminileon]

Hey man. Great video. Can you kindly please tell me whats the stud pattern/PCD on the discs?

[@daniellaws4123]

5×115

[@αισχοςντροπη]

Nice work !Do you have any problems with this kit? Is everything ok? Why not an s3 -tts straight fitment ?

[@scamps5205]

What size hub centric ring do i need?

[@em1ownerify]

I put stoptech 328 on my front. Now the rears look completely weirdly small. Help me find a mkv r32 rear kit for 310 or give me advice on what to do for my rears

[@Gearsandco]

Question is it the same application for the 2016 Volkswagen Jetta ?

[@muhdfakaruddin5953]

is the 17z brembo use the same setup like this..the rotor size and the bolts? if u can give detail size of the rotor..really appreciate that..tq bro..

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

The bolts will work. The rotor is a different size, I'll have to double check to find the correct size for the 17z.

[@hieronymus..bosch8532]

Wait what about the master cylinder? I put these on a car & a 1" bore master cylinder had the pedal go to the floor so i had to go up to 1 1/8

[@george2019]

How long is the brake hose? do you have this information?

[@Tstp12]

Any problems running the OEM brake master cylinder?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Nah, no problems.

[@printfab]

Hi! What rotor did you use?

[@fernandobarragan4871]

I just recently did this conversion and used the rotor you put in the description and the oem pads for the 18z caliper are bigger than the rotor itself. Did you have any issue with your rotors?

[@alexandercapellan1960]

Which size are the Hub Centric ring? It is 65.1mm?

[@luciengranger2762]

Great vid... got the same calipers and waiting for new 350mm custom rotors.... rear set up video? I'm running an audi tt mk2, all videos I've seen indicate that I'll def need a bracket plus the OEM calipers ( for handbrake) + the Bembos...

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I might do the rear aswell, I still haven't decided as yet. But, yea you'll have to run a dual setup in the rear to maintain your handbrake. It's also recommended that you upgrade your brake booster as well.

[@philippedionne6678]

Hey man loved the video! I was wondering if I could run this setup if my wheels needs hub centric rings since the rotor also needs them? Thanks!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! Yes, if you have aftermarket wheels that needed hub centric, you still need to use them. So you'll be using two hub centric rings, one for the rotor and one for the wheel.

[@philippedionne6678]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds thanks for the response! Im looking to rebuild the brembo 17z I got from a part out, do you know where I could find a kit to do that?

[@moddednyc9473]

This is the best and most detailed video I’ve seen on this brake upgrade so far, Big up yuh self bro. I have a 2010 Audi A3 fwd (very similar to the mk6 platform). Do you think this kit would work for my car?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

You might have to change the spindle to the mk6 one, but I haven't got the chance to inspect the spindle on the Audi A3. I can't say for sure that the caliper is going to be a direct fit as is, but once you get the caliper mounted, everything else should work.

[@moddednyc9473]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds ok, thanks a lot man.

[@leviengel]

So nice video! Very clear! Is the electronic sensor replaced or it is the same it was integrated with the stock brakes? Is there any electronic calibration or reprogramming required after upgrading with this brakes? Thanks!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Nah, no reprogramming needed. The new sensor will plug into the stock connection socket.

[@leviengel]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds thanks! I see there is a link for everything you used and installed, but for the Calipers - Brembo 18z, where do you suggest to buy those?

[@kippkewish9626]

Those look good! Are the rear brakes stock? I wonder if there is a way to put the front brakes on the rear so the rear are a little bit bigger

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, the rear brakes are stock. Nah, I don't know of any way to make the front brakes fit the back

[@dubpilot1]

Looking good there ,I will definitely check your channel for more 😎

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect!

[@TrillMk6]

Any differences between installing brembo 17Z on a mk6?

[@sahzhree7757]

Looking it up, they should be near identical with no feelable difference. There is a technical difference, but nobody seems to notice it in driving.

[@brianfulwood7827]

Super clean video. Awesome step by step demo of the process. I would hire you to train new GST’s looking to move to tech B with how you run through your set up.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much Respect fam, thanks for watching!

[@thegrenade64]

do you think this fit a 18 by 8.5 ET 45 wheel?

[@erikjk7771]

Look amazing, what rotors did you use

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Thanks! Rotor link in the description.

[@mk6alex]

I'm planning on doing this soon, is there any other upgrades you recommend doing along with the rotors, pads, brake line, and calipers? Do we need any conversion plates or anything like that? Thank you! This video was extremely helpful!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I recommend doing a wheel stud conversion. I'm happy you found this video helpful!

[@miitsaras7]

Greatings from Greece my friend.very nice job looks very beautiful.how much money you spend for this huge brakes?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Greetings! It cost me around one thousand usd for the parts at the time.

[@wyvern3525]

Do you know if the mk7 R's / audi S3's can do this? or are the knuckles too different?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Different knuckle. You could change the knuckle to a mk6 one.

[@tadman3d]

so 18z calipers bolt up without any bracket? do they do that to any vw? mk5/4 ??

[@glichapin]

Correct me if im wrong but that is not the right side rottor been installed on the left side, meaning the outter of the grooves had to rotate towards the front..

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

The direction of the slots might be based on the manufacturer, and could also depend on the air vents in the middle of the rotor. The rotors that I used came with a stickers on them that identified what rotor was for the passenger side and what for the driver side.

[@georgiereano6004]

What’s up bro I would like to know what parts you used I have a 2012 vw jetta gli and I am making many changes to it and that is one of the changes I want to make thanks

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Hey sup, the part's that I used are listed in the description.

[@georgiereano6004]

I did see it but you didn't put which calipers you used I know it's 18 inches but not the year and which Porsche did you use thanks

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@georgiereano6004 The name of the caliper is "18z" they came on a couple different make/model SUV'S. "Brembo 18z Calipers" is what you should be looking for.

[@damien_7483]

Nice vid man. Would anyone know if these fit mk7 r?

[@MK6_GLI]

I'm curious how the brakes have felt since the conversion. Any consideration to swap for the TTRS master cylinder? Seems to be many mixed opinions about this.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Nah, this brake setup exceeded my expectations, I have no plans to swap the master cylinder.

[@PapaSmurf337]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds But how do the brakes feel now in comparison, you know like do they have more bite or do they just feel the same? Did you ever push the original brakes hard while using sticky tires and compare to them now?

[@Blindslim43]

What Porsche did the calipers come off of?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Porsche Cayenne

[@eddiezayas4911]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds love your video! What year Cayenne?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

@@eddiezayas4911 thanks! These calipers came on a few vehicles. You want to search for "brembo 18z"

[@Steve-ub5yo]

What are your wheel specs to clear the caliper? Nice setup 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Thierrydsm]

Pretty sure its 35mm offset

[@tylerhammmond]

15mm for most wheels

[@elbowtoe84]

Right excellent great content what’s the costs involved

[@carlow_fc1]

Are you doing the rears as well or no? And I was curious on what you meant by a stud conversion?

[@dumbeezy5480]

wheel stud conversion

[@carlow_fc1]

@@dumbeezy5480 i mean like I want to know the sizing and what not yk what I mean?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I did a video on the wheel stud conversion, the link is in the description. In that video I went in depth about the process and additional details are in the description of that video as well.

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I had plan to do the rear as well, but right now the stopping power is so good, I'm hesitant about messing with the setup. However, if I end up doing it, I'll definitely make a video.

[@dumbeezy5480]

@@carlow_fc1 that can easily be found online

[@fenat1]

What dimensions are the hub centrics?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Check the link in the description for the dimensions.

[@forhadchoudhury2291]

What size spacer are you using to clear the calipers?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

My rims clear the calipers without spacers. I put the spacer because I wanted the wheels to poke a little.

[@DatGameCollector]

I have a 19 gti pp this upgrade path would work for me also right? Also my car had factory wheel 18" these caliper will clear it?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

You'll probably have to change your spindle to the mk6 spindle. Yea, 18inch wheels will fit over the brakes, but you might have to add spacers, depending on your wheel offset.

[@DatGameCollector]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds Okay ill have to look into that! Thanks for the reply.

[@fernandorivera8174]

Can you link the new brake sensor!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I just added the link in the description.

[@scotten34]

Soo cool.. Thanks

[@Jonathan00062]

Will they work on a mk4 jetta 2.0?

[@JohnDominguez-gr6mr]

Where did you get the 18 Z brake calipers?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Ebay

[@andrewmiller9622]

Good video this can go good with my 05 Audi a4

[@Devocated]

It does fit it's a little different on B6/7 though

[@jamesmcnair32]

Hey bro great video! I have the BBS CH-R’s just like you - 18 by 8.5s. I rly wanna do this to my gti too, did u run spacers to get these to fit? Cheers!

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Much respect! Yea, It will fit without spacers. You won't regret the brake upgrade.

[@danielswofford2047]

Why did you run concentric rings? What size spacers did you use?

[@LLoydDStiff]

Nice detailed video. I don't think I'll be doing this to my Mk5 R32 since its not majing that much power to over power whats already on it but it wld look sweet 😁 gwaan do yuh ting fam. Respek 🙏🏾

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yea, these brakes will definitely make your car look more aggressive, some people install these brakes mainly for the looks. I did it for both looks and performance, it's a major upgrade over stock brakes in terms of stopping power. Respect bro💪🏾

[@LLoydDStiff]

@@CraftyWorkshopBuilds yeah man I thought as much. Bog up on ur build still. May b when I'm done withe the E36 & Audi I'll turn my attention back to the bug..

[@edsonsantiago9780]

Any updates on the mounting hardware ?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Hey, reach out to me on Instagram I'll send you a link to one.

[@ruelsmith9216]

Do you think the bm5 calipers could work on a 9th gen accord?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I'm not sure about the accord fitment.

[@elsalvador-kw9xo]

Where did u buy the calipers at!?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

I got them from ebay.

[@raudirodriguez9765]

I got a Jetta gli 2017 , do those brakes fit on my car ?

[@CraftyWorkshopBuilds]

Yes, they can

[@raudirodriguez9765]

Thanks

[@Carlosmartinhox]

Mas não levou a chapa preta que protege o disco?? Atenção a esse pormenor...