Brembo Big Brake Kits for Volkswagen Mk8 Golf R (2022-2026)

This page lists every Brembo big brake kit we offer for the Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8) from 2022 on. All three kits are front kits: two GT 6-piston kits on 380x34mm two-piece discs and a PISTA 6-piston race kit on 380x35mm two-piece discs. The Mk8 Golf R is a fast all-wheel-drive hot hatch with a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, and it is a common sight at track days and autocross events, where the factory front brakes can fade over a long session. A Brembo system replaces the caliper and disc on the axle you choose with a matched caliper, disc and pad package, sold as a complete axle set.

The two GT kits use the same disc size and come in two caliper families. The N caliper comes in black, red, silver, yellow, GT-S hard-anodized black or GT-R nickel-plated billet. The T caliper comes in black, red, yellow or fluorescent yellow. Both GT kits are offered with drilled, Type 1 slotted or Type 3 slotted discs. The PISTA kit is Brembo's race system, with disc springs and a centering ring, and comes with Type 3 or Type 5 slotted discs.

See also: Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R Brembo kits, Volkswagen Mk8 GTI Brembo kits. Or browse all Brembo big brake kits.

Video: Brembo GT Kit

Brembo's own short overview of its GT big brake kits. The calipers, finishes and discs in the video are examples; the kit you get is the one you select above.

Choosing Your Kit

• Kit: Three front kits are listed first: a GT 6-piston kit on 380x34mm discs (N caliper family), a GT 6-piston kit on 380x34mm discs (T caliper family), and a PISTA 6-piston kit on 380x35mm discs. Each kit name gives the axle, the system (GT or PISTA), the piston count and the disc size.
• Finish: front GT 6-piston 380x34mm kit (N caliper): black, red, silver, yellow, GT-S (black hard-anodized), and GT-R (billet-machined and nickel-plated); front GT 6-piston 380x34mm kit (T caliper): black, red, yellow, and fluorescent yellow; the PISTA kit: Brembo's standard PISTA finish. A finish that a kit does not offer cannot be selected for it.
• Disc Type: drilled discs suit street driving and give good wet-weather bite; Type 1 Slotted is a street and occasional-track disc; Type 3 Slotted is aimed at regular track days; Type 5 Slotted is a PISTA race disc for long, hot sessions. Offered as follows: Drilled, Type 1 Slotted, and Type 3 Slotted on the front GT 6-piston 380x34mm kit (N caliper) and front GT 6-piston 380x34mm kit (T caliper); Type 3 Slotted and Type 5 Slotted on the PISTA kit.

Features

• 6-piston Brembo calipers, matched to discs from 380x34mm to 380x35mm on this car
• 2-piece disc construction: an iron friction ring on a lighter aluminum bell
• GT caliper finishes plus GT-S (black, hard-anodized) and GT-R (billet-machined, nickel-plated) on the kits that list them
• PISTA race calipers with disc springs and a centering ring as standard
• Every kit is a complete axle set

What's Included

• GT, GT-S and GT-R kits, in Brembo's words: calipers, pads, discs, brackets, hoses and hardware.
• PISTA kits, in Brembo's words: racing calipers, discs, brackets, hoses and hardware.

Specifications

GT kits: add the finish code to the base part number for the exact part: 1 black, 2 red, 3 silver, 5 yellow, 7 fluorescent yellow, S GT-S, R GT-R. Replacement and upgrade pads for these calipers are sold separately.

FAQ

What is the difference between the N and T caliper kits?
Both are 6-piston GT calipers on the same disc size. Brembo lists them as two caliper families with different finish choices: the N caliper offers silver, GT-S and GT-R, and the T caliper offers fluorescent yellow.

Is there a rear kit for the Mk8 Golf R?
Brembo's current application list has front kits only for the Mk8 Golf R.

Which kit should I choose?
For a street car that sees track days or autocross, choose one of the GT 6-piston kits; pick the N or T caliper by the finish you want. The PISTA kit is a race system for cars that run long, hot track sessions.

What is the difference between the GT and PISTA kits?
GT kits are built for road use and track days and come in several caliper finishes. PISTA kits are Brembo's race systems, with disc springs and a centering ring as standard, for cars that run long, hot track sessions.

Will these kits fit my wheels?
Every big brake kit needs wheel clearance, and the 380mm kits need the most room on the Golf R. Send us your wheel size and offset and we will check them against Brembo's clearance data before you order.

Fitment Notes

Brembo lists all kits on this page for the Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8) from 2022 on. Brembo GT systems are designed for cars at original ride height. Raising the ride height is not compatible with the brake lines included in these systems. The GT-R 6-piston caliper needs different wheel clearance from the GT 6-piston caliper.

Each kit fits the vehicles listed below. Confirm wheel clearance before ordering.

Questions about fitment? Call (310) 231-0292 or text (310) 886-3111.

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