{"product_id":"ebc-big-brake-kit-bbk033","title":"EBC Apollo Big Brake Kit for Volkswagen Golf GTI and R | BBK033","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGive your Golf braking that feels as capable as the rest of the car\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour Golf's performance is easier to enjoy with a confident, responsive brake pedal. The EBC Apollo BBK033 uses six-piston front calipers and fully floating discs, with a 355 mm road or competition version and a 380 mm Race competition version. It is a substantial hardware upgrade for the specific GTI and R applications set out below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKit reference: BBK033. Exact SKUs for every available configuration are listed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpend on the engineering you can use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reinforced caliper body helps resist flex when braking pressure rises, while the floating disc assembly lets the hot friction ring expand separately from the bell. That is what makes this more than a change in appearance. Choose around your driving, original brake package and wheel clearance, with the road and race hardware differences kept clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCalipers made for the way you use your car\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe road calipers are designed, manufactured and assembled in the UK from heat-treated, low-pressure cast aluminium. Their two-piece bodies use grade 12.9 bridge bolts, with hard-anodised aluminium pistons, stainless-steel bleed nipples and wear plates. The material and construction put substance behind the appearance of the upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExternal dust boots keep road dirt and debris away from the pistons, with high-temperature EPDM fluid seals behind them. A hard-anodised body gives corrosion protection beneath the high-temperature colour coating, while the single pad-retention bolt allows quick pad changes when servicing is due.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eChoose your kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVersion 1 has 355 mm discs with six-piston calipers and offers the four road colours plus Race competition. Version 2 has 380 mm discs with six-piston calipers and is offered here in Race competition only. Match the GTI or R application row to the version; the catalogue does not make every Golf application interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack, Blue, Red and Yellow are the painted road-caliper choices, with external dust boots and aluminium pistons. Choose the finish you want to see behind your wheels without changing the kit specification for that version.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRace competition is a different hardware and pad specification: hard-anodised calipers, stainless-steel castellated pistons and RP-X race pads. It is intended for dedicated track and race use, rather than chosen as another paint colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the painted road configurations you receive:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Apollo front calipers in the selected road colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo fully floating two-piece front discs to the selected kit specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront brake pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless-steel braided brake lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVehicle-specific mounting brackets and fitting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 litre of BF307+ Super DOT 4 brake fluid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Race competition front brake assembly combines Apollo competition calipers, fully floating two-piece discs to the selected specification and RP-X race pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKit reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK033; individual SKUs are listed in the option table\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupplied front discs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston\u003cbr\u003eVersion 2 - 380 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDisc construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully floating, two-piece front discs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront caliper piston count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 per caliper, according to the selected kit specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeat-treated low-pressure cast aluminium; two-piece construction with grade 12.9 bridge bolts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper pistons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-anodised aluminium with serrated\/castellated noses\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper seals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal dust boots and high-temperature EPDM fluid seals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper factory pressure test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500 psi factory pressure test\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-anodised body with high-temperature colour coating; Black, Blue, Red or Yellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad caliper manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned, manufactured and assembled in the UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad-kit brake lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless-steel braided brake lines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad-kit fluid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 litre BF307+ Super DOT 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoad-kit mounting parts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle-specific brackets and fitting hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace competition calipers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-anodised finish with stainless-steel castellated pistons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace competition pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRP-X race compound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace competition use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDedicated track and race use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWheel clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCheck the exact kit template against the actual wheel, including spoke clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKit options and SKUs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCaliper configuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK033BLK-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK033BLU-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK033R-1F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace competition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK033RED-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK033YEL-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBBK033R-2F\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 2 - 380 mm, 6 piston\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRace competition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVehicle fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch your vehicle, engine, year and any brake-package notes in the table. Disc measurements in this fitment table describe the original brakes; the new kit dimensions are listed under Technical specifications and in the SKU table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplication years can vary by engine and kit option; check the detailed rows for your vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine \/ model specification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKit options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting notes \/ original brake details\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf (MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTI · Engine not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified; match the vehicle and chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAll listed kit options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf (MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR · Engine not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified; match the vehicle and chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 2 - 380 mm, 6 piston - all listed caliper configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf (MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Turbo Petrol · 280 bhp\u003cbr\u003e2 Turbo Petrol · 300 bhp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013-2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston - all listed caliper configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal front PCD: 112\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front caliper: TRW\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front centre hole (mm): 65\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc diameter (mm): 340\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc height (mm): 50\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc new thickness (mm): 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf (MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Turbo Petrol · 300 bhp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013-2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston - all listed caliper configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal front PCD: 112\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front caliper: TRW\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front centre hole (mm): 65\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc diameter (mm): 340\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc new thickness (mm): 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf (MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR 360S · 2 Turbo Petrol · 360 bhp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2016-2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston - all listed caliper configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal front PCD: 112\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front caliper: TRW\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front centre hole (mm): 65\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc diameter (mm): 340\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc height (mm): 50\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc new thickness (mm): 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf (MK7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Turbo Petrol · 310 bhp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017-2019\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston - all listed caliper configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal front PCD: 112\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front caliper: TRW\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front centre hole (mm): 65\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc diameter (mm): 340\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc height (mm): 50\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc new thickness (mm): 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf (MK8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTI · Engine not specified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot specified; match the vehicle and chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 2 - 380 mm, 6 piston - all listed caliper configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo additional application restriction listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf (MK8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTI · 2 Turbo Petrol · 290 bhp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019-2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston - all listed caliper configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal front PCD: 112\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front caliper: TRW\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front centre hole (mm): 65\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc diameter (mm): 340\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc height (mm): 50\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc new thickness (mm): 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf (MK8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTI · 2 Turbo Petrol · 245 bhp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2019-2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston - all listed caliper configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal front PCD: 112\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front caliper: TRW\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front centre hole (mm): 65\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc diameter (mm): 340\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc height (mm): 50\u003cbr\u003eOriginal front disc new thickness (mm): 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Golf (MK8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGTI Clubsport · 2 Turbo Petrol · 300 bhp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2020-2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVersion 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston - all listed caliper configurations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal front caliper: ZF-TRW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitting and looking after your brakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave the kit fitted by a qualified brake specialist. The installation needs clean, sound mounting surfaces, the correct hardware and torques, proper bleeding, and clearance checks through steering and suspension movement. Dust-shield removal or modification can be part of fitting; keep any vehicle-specific instructions in the application table with the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe road kit is designed around the original master cylinder and rear brakes. If you have changed the master cylinder or rear brake arrangement separately, have your installer check compatibility and brake balance before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the fitting instructions and the bedding procedure for the supplied pad compound before demanding full performance. When rear components are supplied, fit them as part of the intended brake upgrade. Inspect pad and disc condition regularly, especially during circuit use, and keep the hydraulic system in good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I order the 380 mm kit with red road calipers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 380 mm Version 2 offered on this page is Race competition only. The red, blue, black and yellow road configurations belong to the 355 mm Version 1 kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I check wheel clearance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the template for the exact kit version, printed at 100% scale, against the actual wheel. Wheel diameter alone does not establish spoke or caliper clearance. Send us your kit choice and wheel details if you need help arranging the check.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a floating disc?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe friction ring can expand independently of its mounting bell as it heats up. That reduces thermal stress during repeated braking and is one of the engineering differences behind a fully floating two-piece kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat changes when I choose Race competition?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou choose hard-anodised competition calipers, stainless-steel castellated pistons and RP-X race pads for dedicated circuit use. The painted road calipers use aluminium pistons and external dust boots. Use the exact SKU table to keep the chosen disc size and caliper configuration together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this different from changing pads and discs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA big brake conversion includes new front calipers as well as the discs and pads. The reinforced Apollo calipers and fully floating two-piece discs change the front brake assembly itself, with the matching kit specification and fitting requirements shown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant help choosing the right BBK033 configuration? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eTalk to us about your vehicle, wheels and how you use it\u003c\/a\u003e, and we can help you choose the right brake upgrade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImage shown is generic and may not reflect actual parts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EBC Brakes","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Version 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston","offer_id":56375665557846,"sku":"BBK033BLK-1","price":2715.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ Version 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston","offer_id":56375665590614,"sku":"BBK033BLU-1","price":2715.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Race competition \/ Version 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston","offer_id":56375665623382,"sku":"BBK033R-1F","price":2823.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red \/ Version 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston","offer_id":56375665656150,"sku":"BBK033RED-1","price":2715.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow \/ Version 1 - 355 mm, 6 piston","offer_id":56375665688918,"sku":"BBK033YEL-1","price":2715.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Race competition \/ Version 2 - 380 mm, 6 piston","offer_id":56375665721686,"sku":"BBK033R-2F","price":2968.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/1849\/9926\/files\/ebc-bbk-road-6-black-e62c208d033c.jpg?v=1793272259","url":"https:\/\/hooniesadrenaline.co.uk\/products\/ebc-big-brake-kit-bbk033","provider":"Hoonies Adrenaline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}