Big brakes upgrade
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** EDITED ** @mmi pointed out my original post was T5.1 only, so here's an updated post with both:
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T5.1
For the 308 brakes (16 inch chassis) the original values will be Byte 02 = 24, Byte 08 = 24, if so, change to the following for 340mm (17 inch chassis):
Byte 02: 64
Byte 08: 26
T6
Valid for the MK100 ABS with the following part numbers:
SW 7E0 907 379 P HW 7E0 907 379 M
SW 7E0 907 379 Q HW 7E0 907 379 N
For the 308 brakes (16inch chassis) the original values will be Byte 04 = 25, Byte 12 = A4, if so, change to the following for 340mm (17 inch chassis):
Byte 04: 65
Byte 12: A6
Hope that clarifies and apologies for any confusion earlier.
See mmi's comment about the T6.1....guess it'll be a while for any coding info there
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T5.1 has MK25A ABS system and T6 has MK100 ABS system. Their codings are not identical.
I'm confident the T6 won't even accept the above (checksum fail). Well, T6 doesn't even have the "24" in the mentioned bytes I'm afraid. Then T6.1 is yet another story, different codings.
Some T5.1 ABS codings were explored here
www.t6forum.com
I'm confident the T6 won't even accept the above (checksum fail). Well, T6 doesn't even have the "24" in the mentioned bytes I'm afraid. Then T6.1 is yet another story, different codings.
Some T5.1 ABS codings were explored here
VW T5.1 being upgraded to T6 4motion running gear
Also could please check what's documented in VCDS Long Coding helper about engine. Would be great for future reference if could make screenshots about those (Alt-PrintScreen, paste into Paint, save into a file... post here) Unfortunately I don't have that data about your engine - but would...
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Ahh ok, thanks for the heads up, I've edited my previous post accordingly. If you spot any issues please let me knowT5.1 has MK25A ABS system and T6 has MK100 ABS system. Their codings are not identical.
I'm confident the T6 won't even accept the above. Well, T6 doesn't even have the "24" in the mentioned bytes I'm afraid. Then T6.1 is yet another story, different codings.
Some T5.1 ABS codings were explored here
VW T5.1 being upgraded to T6 4motion running gear
Also could please check what's documented in VCDS Long Coding helper about engine. Would be great for future reference if could make screenshots about those (Alt-PrintScreen, paste into Paint, save into a file... post here) Unfortunately I don't have that data about your engine - but would...
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That's wishfully thinking !
Brakes are about £400 , H&R arbs start at about £435 ....dunno how much konis are .
Yea, it's not altogether clear what our Pedro was intimating
They're copies, the same can be had on ebay - casting quality varies so choose wisely, some look rough as fHeritage sell brand new 340's ,calipers, carriers , pins,springs ,discs and pads for £410
ETA: Outside chance they're refurbished genuine calipers, these can be had at reasonable prices but never found any refurb carriers
Perhaps this is something i should look into on my 6.1, i upgraded from factory 308mm to aftermarket (aston/brembo) 340mm fronts and never made any changes
Any direction for me to start @mmi ?
We’ve been selling a lot of these lately, out 340mm kit designed to run with a 8 pot caliper and still work with a 17” wheel
These start at £1350 for the full kit
These start at £1350 for the full kit
Not forgotton - working on it - have been comparing codings vs. build sheets - unfortunately I've been busy with other obligations but hopefully will finalise in a week
I'd be interested in this as I'm thinking of changing when my pads / discs need swapping and I have an MOT and service in about a months time.
Cavete. A small point to bear in mind when upgrading brakes to the larger diameter T32 type, is that a standard supplied 16” spare wheel will no longer fit.
Hmm... thought your van had big brakes as has option 2E4
Apologies for the delay. The following changes are the difference between small (2E3) and big (2E4) brakes on T6.1 (covers most of the T6.1)Not forgotton - working on it - have been comparing codings vs. build sheets - unfortunately I've been busy with other obligations but hopefully will finalise in a week
Look brilliant
Just reading this thread again. Two questions popped into my mind.
Firstly, what difference to the van does making the changes @mmi posted on #38 make. Is there a negative to not making the changes? @Pauly
Secondly, what happens if you installed even bigger discs than the 340mm? What would have to be done with coding then?
Firstly, what difference to the van does making the changes @mmi posted on #38 make. Is there a negative to not making the changes? @Pauly
Secondly, what happens if you installed even bigger discs than the 340mm? What would have to be done with coding then?
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