My take on upgrading to the 2E4 340mm twin pot “T32” big brakes

[Lightrofit]

Hiya folks!

A while ago my van developed a sticky front Caliper and with the distance needed to travel back home from where I was, I knew that the discs and pads would likely need replacing along with the Caliper.

With that in mind, I realised it wouldn’t be too much more to replace the rest with the twin pot 340mm brakes from the “ 17” chassis ” PR code, 2E4.

These will sit nicer behind my Amarok Canteras and give better stopping with my racked out van.

Here’s a list of the parts I’m using and the OEM prices (correct at time of posting on ETKA and) and the prices I’ve paid (some are discounted for various reasons). All prices are combined if more than one needed and include VAT.

I've included ATE part numbers as that is the main brand I used for the more expensive items and the parts in RED are what I actually ordered.

Discs:
OEM - 7E0615301F - £281.76
ATE - 24.0133-0100.1 - £160
Pagid - 104442118 - £187.98



Pads:
OEM - 7E0698151D - £166.80
ATE - 13.0460-7286.2 - £100
TRW - GDB1887 - £52.38



Left caliper:
OEM - 7E0615123 - £243.84
ATE - 24.3441-9933.5 - £123.21

Right Caliper:
OEM - 7E0615124 - £243.84
ATE - 24.3441-9934.5 - £123.21



Carriers:
OEM - 7E0615125 - £198


Dust cover:
L 7E0615311A - £34.07
R 7E0615312A - £34.07



Brake hose:
OEM - 7H0611701D - £48.66

Guide Pins:
OEM - 7E0615143 - £257.52
ATE - 11.8171-0096.1 - £21.56

Spring clips:
OEM - 7E0615295 - £115.94
ATE - 11.8116-0126.2 - £34.60



Assorted bolts and wiring bracket:

7E0 615 133
N 909 699 03 x4
N 903 053 04 x6
N 906 854 03 x4
N 010 208 12 x1 (total - £44.96)

OEM total: £1,944.26 (WOW)

My Total: £841.52 (Still WOW)

I know I paid more than needed in some instances and didn't need to change some parts like the brake hoses but I am fickle with safety systems so wanted the best whilst being sensible with costs and changing some parts before they failed due to age.

I will be updating after installing them, with more pics! Oooooooh, love a pic dump!

All the parts above are valid for both T5.1 and T6. Unsure on T6.1 but may check in the future.

Any questions and/or feedback are most welcome.

 

[Alied]

Hi @Lightrofit where did you buy the ATE parts from?

 

[Lightrofit]

Hi @Lightrofit where did you buy the ATE parts from?

A mixed bag of eBay, AutoDoc and Amazon

 

[Insert Coin]

T32 brakes can look lovely with a bit of paint.

 

[Lightrofit]

T32 brakes can look lovely with a bit of paint.

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That they can!

I may look to get them painted in the future, for now I just want my van back

 

[Mooeee]

How is this brake refit coming along?

 

[Mooeee]

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Assorted bolts and wiring bracket:

7E0 615 133
N 909 699 03 x4
N 903 053 04 x6
N 906 854 03 x4
N 010 208 12 x1 (total - £44.96)

Hi just looking at the list of bolts and wiring bracket that you bought, so I can get everything ordered, just couldn't find what the part number N 909 699 03 x4 are used for? Can you remember? they are M6 X 25mm bolts just wondering where they were used.

Mooeee

 

[Hamblos]

Hi @Lightrofit, thanks for your parts post, it's really helpful! I assume you opted for OEM Carriers because there isn't a viable alternative produced by ATE or anyone else?

 

[burnthefires]

Hi @Lightrofit, thanks for your parts post, it's really helpful! I assume you opted for OEM Carriers because there isn't a viable alternative produced by ATE or anyone else?

Was thinking the same thing when i was making a list a few months ago, because i couldn't find any aftermarket parts. Maybe they weren't manufacturing them yet or they were simply out of stock everywhere, but now there's ATE 11.8170-0955.1 part which is 1/3 of the OEM price and makes the whole upgrade way more affordable.

 

[Hamblos]

Was thinking the same thing when i was making a list a few months ago, because i couldn't find any aftermarket parts. Maybe they weren't manufacturing them yet or they were simply out of stock everywhere, but now there's ATE 11.8170-0955.1 part which is 1/3 of the OEM price and makes the whole upgrade way more affordable.

@burnthefires I ended up finding everything I needed in the end, including non-OEM carriers, from various places, including; Amazon, eBay and Parts in Motion. Callipers and Carriers are currently being painted and will soon be installed, along with a SoLo suspension upgrade. Very excited!