RacingLine 355mm Stage 3 Big Brake Kit, 6-piston, A5 platform, blue.

RacingLine's stunning Stage 3 6-piston forged monoblock brake kit for the A5 platform is a step above any other product on the market, packed with motorsport-inspired features. Designed without compromise for exceptional braking performance, this kit includes 355mm discs (requires at least 18" wheels) and brake calipers in a spectacular "R" blue color.

RacingLine's Stage 3 forged monoblock brake kit takes braking technology to a level beyond any other product seen to date in this market.

This kit includes 355mm discs (requires at least 18" wheels) and a stunning "R" blue finish on the brake calipers.

RacingLine's design vision was made possible by their advanced 5-axis CNC manufacturing techniques, which give this kit a closer resemblance to high-end motorsport components than to typical aftermarket parts. The result is a combination of maximum track performance with lightness, stiffness, and exquisite attention to detail.

Each lightweight forged monoblock caliper is a single piece manufactured from an ultra-strong forged block. Instead of two bolted halves, the design requires a complex 5-axis CNC machining process to build each caliper in one piece, a technique generally reserved only for the highest-end racing kits.

The result is a 6-piston caliper that is stiffer and lighter than any other, with exceptional cooling and an impeccable finish. The robustness of this construction allows for slim-profile calipers which, in addition to providing extreme stiffness and low weight, facilitate a perfect wheel fitment.

Since the RacingLine kit is designed exclusively for VWG vehicles (rather than the generic calipers offered by other manufacturers), they have invested considerable time in development to precisely define the piston size to match VWG master cylinders and brake boosters, thus achieving a progressive and precise pedal feel.

Despite their size, these calipers weigh significantly less than the factory ones. The caliper, pad, and bracket assembly weighs 5.3 kg (11.7 lb) compared to the 8.6 kg (18.9 lb) of the stock Golf 7R/S3 equivalent.

The RacingLine kit offers the option of 355mm or 380mm triple-groove two-piece floating discs, which provide much greater thermal capacity, thereby reducing brake fade. These high-quality cast carbon floating discs are made from a mixture of high-grade steel and carbon, which gives them a much higher coefficient of friction than conventional steel discs.

The floating mounting between the disc and the top hat allows for thermal expansion and contraction to prevent cracking. Anti-vibration mounts ensure quiet operation.

The 355mm disc kit requires 18” wheels or larger for proper fitment; the 380mm kit requires at least 19” wheels.

The kit includes high-performance ceramic road brake pads. RacingLine has specified a generic pad size for this kit, meaning you have a wide range of alternative brands and compounds available if you have your favorite pads or if you are planning intensive track use.

This Stage 3 brake kit includes everything needed for installation: discs, calipers, mounting brackets, high-performance road pads, and braided steel lines. Additionally, you can opt for RacingLine's hub adapters for more clearance with original wheels.

Simply bolt on and enjoy a true supercar braking experience.