A5 calipers Vs S5 calipers

[NYsNumba1man]

Hey I’m looking into upgrading my brakes for my Audi a5 2010 2.0t 6mt basically stock everything with 19” Y wheels. Are s5 brake calipers a big improvement over my a5 calipers? I would only be swapping the fronts. Will I need new rotors as well? Will I clear them with my stock wheels? And will I need to swap brake lines as well? Thanks guys
I couldn’t find any a5 vs s5 brake threads haha
This wouldn’t void my warranty either would it?

[Mops@Nemesis]

Adams rotors. Check my build thread. A vs S calipers...minimal. Get some nice rotors and pads and call it a day.

[NYSpeedRacer]

Swapping S5 brakes onto an A5 requires a new hub (and/or carrier) in addition to calipers, pads and rotors. If you're going to do all that, mind as well change the lines as well.

I believe the difference is 20mm in diameter. IMO, not worth it. I would just go BBK or RS5.


Sent telepathically

[NYCBOY]

A5/S5 calipers are different? They look same to me except for the S5 logo

[Okan509]

non S cars actually share the same calipers that corollas use on their base model. a shame really

[KrisReaz]

non S cars actually share the same calipers that corollas use on their base model. a shame really

Lmao are you serious? Remind me why i bought a 40,000 car that shares parts with a corolla but is 1/10th as reliable?

[bknewtype]

^ what u talkin about? corollas will last forevaaaaa

[Mops@Nemesis]

He is saying the corolla is 10 times more reliable. Get your head out of your ass, lil yellow:)

[mxrz]

Both A5 and S5 calipers are floating, single piston piece of shit designs made from boat anchor grade iron. Swapping one for the other is retarded. The only worthy caliper upgrade for either car is a solid, multi-piston, aluminum caliper, with floating rotors.

[Okan509]

Both A5 and S5 calipers are floating, single piston piece of shit designs made from boat anchor grade iron. Swapping one for the other is retarded. The only worthy caliper upgrade for either car is a solid, multi-piston, aluminum caliper, with floating rotors.

corolla had the fastest stopping distance in it's class this year... I beg to differ, robot.

[mxrz]

corolla had the fastest stopping distance in it's class this year... I beg to differ, robot.

Please differ away, I'd like to know how changing one floating caliper for another floating caliper could possibly improve braking.

[Okan509]

Please differ away, I'd like to know how changing one floating caliper for another floating caliper could possibly improve braking.

lol robot can't decipher sarcasm. lol

for reference, and a good read: http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...out-with-an-s4

[mxrz]

Sarcasm doesn't translate well into the written form, so don't feel bad for not being good at it ;)

[Okan509]

Sarcasm doesn't translate well into the written form, so don't feel bad for not being good at it ;)

lol... a corolla... c'mon. you're better than that. read that thread: classic

[Mops@Nemesis]

Robot be trolling.

[mxrz]

Basically, the design of these single piston, floating calipers... is a crime against humanity. I mean I drive a peasant A5, but I'd be embarrassed to drive an S5 with those calipers... imnsho.

[Mops@Nemesis]

^classic! And I added the weight of epoxy:(

[NYSpeedRacer]

Basically, the design of these single piston, floating calipers... is a crime against humanity. I mean I drive a peasant A5, but I'd be embarrassed to drive an S5 with those calipers... imnsho.

QFT

However, If I had an S5, I would be rolling around with....



....but in all seriousness, if you're looking to upgrade your brakes, I would consider a BBK. Otherwise you're wasting your money.

[mxrz]

QFT

However, If I had an S5, I would be rolling around with....

[IMG]baller.BBK.jpg[/IMG]

....but in all seriousness, if you're looking to upgrade your brakes, I would consider a BBK. Otherwise you're wasting your money.

Amen brother.

[gmx]

WTF
Look at ETKA, they are the same.

Carriers determine the disc diameter, this is the only major difference.

[Okan509]

WTF
Look at ETKA, they are the same.

Carriers determine the disc diameter, this is the only major difference.

that's seriously depressing..

[mxrz]

lol

[KrisReaz]

He is saying the corolla is 10 times more reliable. Get your head out of your ass, lil yellow:)

Thank you.