{"product_id":"stoptech-328mm-st-40-front-big-brake-kit-for-vw-mk4-gti-jetta-tt-1-8t-vr6-83-886-4300-51","title":"StopTech 328mm ST-40 Front Big Brake Kit for VW Mk4 GTi | Jetta | TT 1.8T | VR6 (NLA)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sfContentBlock\" style=\"padding: 0px; border-width: 0px; border-style: initial; font-size: 11px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 18px; margin-bottom: 25px !important; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\t\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 21px; font-family: MilibusRegular, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(255, 51, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 22px; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eStopTech\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Big Brake Kits are the ultimate high performance brake upgrades, giving vehicles that supercar performance, look and feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nStopTech Big Brake Kits exceed stock performance in two key areas: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eFirst, larger rotors increase heat capacity, allowing a driver to brake harder stop-after-stop with reduced chance of fade. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eSecond, stiffer calipers and stainless steel lines reduce system compliance, providing consistent pedal feel and confidence-inspiring responsiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe key, however, is to increase heat capacity and reduce compliance without upsetting a vehicle's stock front-to-rear brake torque ratio. That is why StopTech developed the Balanced Brake Upgradedesign philosophy, which precisely apportions front and rear braking resources while factoring in vehicle weight transfer under braking.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nEvery StopTech Balanced Big Brake Kit is engineered to produce that optimal balance usingcaliper bores and pistons specifically selected and tested for each vehicle application. This is what sets StopTech apart from off-the-shelf solutions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nIn contrast, a brake upgrade that adds too much front torque (as many do), will reduce your car's ability to maximize the traction available from all four tires, robbing you of performance. In addition, a system that uses too many pistons or pistons that are too large will make the brake pedal much more difficult to modulate, limiting a driver's control of brake input.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.urotuned.com\/photos\/advantage-chart.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures and Benefits:\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eBalanced Brake Upgrades with optimum brake bias offer the shortest stopping distance with the best pedal feel. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tPatented AeroRotors offer the best airflow available for better cooling, less fade and longer rotor and pad life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tStopTech provides the stiffest fully-forged aftermarket calipers with patented, removable bridges that provide better clamping under hard braking and less pad taper. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tStopTech Big Brake Kit components are made in the USA in a 70,000 square foot California manufacturing, engineering, and R\u0026amp;D center.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.urotuned.com\/photos\/advantage-chart2.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 21px; font-family: MilibusRegular, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(255, 51, 0); line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 21px; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eThe Stiffest, Fully Forged 2-piece, Opposed Piston Calipers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tStopTech 2-piece calipers have the lowest amount of flex and deflection among 25 of the leading caliper models (including some monoblocks) from well-known manufacturers. This is accomplished using StopTech's patented bolt-in bridge, which is strong enough to stop distortion without sacrificing cooling through the top of the caliper.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe standard StopTech caliper finish is a glossy high temperature paint available in one of six different colors - red, black, silver, blue and yellow.  Trophy Sport and Trophy Race Big Brake Kits use weight-optimized STR calipers finished with a deep natural anodized coating that resists fading and discoloration at extreme temperatures.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nStiffer Calipers Offer:\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eLess vibration \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tLess Noise \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tBetter pedal feel under extreme braking conditions \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tFaster braking response \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tLess pad taper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.urotuned.com\/photos\/advantage-chart3.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 21px; font-family: MilibusRegular, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(255, 51, 0); line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 21px; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003ePatented AeroRotors\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e and AeroHats\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e that offer up to 80% greater airflow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nStopTech has developed several design innovations to improve rotor airflow. The patented 2-piece AeroRotors push more air thanks to curved, airfoil-shaped vanes and an air channel that widens at the trailing edge of the vanes.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t StopTech aluminum AeroHats  are lighter, and feature directional stand-offs between the rotor and mounting hat that increase airflow to the (hotter) outside face of the rotor by over 15%.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nBenefits of StopTech AeroRotors and AeroHats:\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eSpecifically engineered and patented AeroVanes for optimum cooling \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tOptimized to provide even performance and consistent feedback \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tLonger pad and rotor life\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.urotuned.com\/photos\/advantage-chart4.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 21px; font-family: MilibusRegular, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(255, 51, 0); line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eHard Anodized 6061-T6 Billet aluminum Mounting Brackets with Stainless Steel Studs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nApplication-specific hardware that is stronger than most competitors, with studs instead of the more commonly used bolts and hard anodized aluminum billet composition.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eHard anodized billet aluminum mounting brackets \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tStainless steel studs secured with set screws for strength and durability \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tFully machined aluminum or steel that is precise and strong \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tApplication specific design for precise and proper fitment \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tAll necessary hardware for easy installation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.urotuned.com\/photos\/advantage-chart5.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 21px; font-family: MilibusRegular, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(255, 51, 0); line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 21px; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eStopTech\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Stainless Steel Brake Line Kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tBraided stainless steel lines reduce system compliance and improve brake pedal feel and modulation. StopTech's Stainless Steel Brake Lines are D.O.T. compliant and designed to fit your vehicle.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eStainless steel braiding for lower compliance and extra protection \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tProvides quicker response \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tFirmer pedal feel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tA variety of fittings for hundreds of applications \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tAll necessary brackets and fasteners for easy installation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tBetter brake modulation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tD.O.T. compliant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\t\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.urotuned.com\/photos\/advantage-chart6.jpg\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 21px; font-family: MilibusRegular, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(255, 51, 0); line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 21px; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eStopTech\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Street Performance Brake Pads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\tStopTech Street Performance Brake Pads are included in all Big Brake Kits besides the track-only Trophy Race Big Brake Kits.  StopTech Street Performance Pads are intended for high performance street driving as well as light duty track use.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003eAggressive pad for high performance street driving \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tPara-aramid composites provide linear response regardless of pad temperature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\t100% positive molded for uniform friction material density \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tLow dust formulation is rotor friendly and leaves wheels cleaner \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\tScorched to raise initial cold effectiveness and ease bed-in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\t100% Asbestos-free formulas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 21px; font-family: MilibusRegular, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(255, 51, 0); line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-size: 21px; font-family: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;\"\u003eRequired Pre-Purchase Fitment Check: Vehicle-specific wheel fitment templates for StopTech\u003csup\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e Big Brake Kits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nTo help identify whether your existing wheels will fit over a StopTech big brake kit, download the wheel fitment template for your vehicle and follow the instructions to verify clearance before you purchase. While wheel clearance is completely dependent on the diameter, offset and spoke design of your wheels, a general guideline is that StopTech kits usually require the following:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e328mm rotor (12.9\") - minimum 17\" wheel \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\t332mm rotor (13.1\") - minimum 17\" wheel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\t355mm rotor (14\") - minimum 18\" wheel \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: initial;\"\u003e\n\t380mm rotor (15\") - minimum 19\" wheel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 21px; font-family: MilibusRegular, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(255, 51, 0); line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.stoptech.com\/docs\/wheel-fitment-templates\/98-886-2430-02_FP\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.urotuned.com\/photos\/advantage-chart7.jpg\" max-width:=\"\" height:=\"\" auto\u003e\u003ci\u003eView the wheel fitment template here\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-bottom: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: normal; font-size: 21px; font-family: MilibusRegular, arial, helvetica, sans-serif; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(255, 51, 0); line-height: 18px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Stoptech","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Slotted Rotors","offer_id":45001951805602,"sku":"83.886.4300.51","price":3399.7,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/9953\/7314\/files\/83.886.4300-2_78977a25-f55d-4838-9a04-a8424c347a22.jpg?v=1729109235","url":"https:\/\/broxtuning.ca\/products\/stoptech-328mm-st-40-front-big-brake-kit-for-vw-mk4-gti-jetta-tt-1-8t-vr6-83-886-4300-51","provider":"Brox Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}