How to Increase Stopping Power — is a Big Brake Kit the Right Choice?

When you’re tuning for power, it’s easy to overlook braking — but brakes are where real control begins. No matter how much power you put down, if your brakes can’t handle the heat or stop you consistently, you’re compromising performance and safety.

Upgrading your brake system with a performance disc and pad kit or big brake kit (BBK) gives you:

• Shorter stopping distances

• Sharper, more predictable pedal feel

• Better resistance to brake fade during repeated hard use

• Increased confidence whether you’re driving on the road or pushing on track

On track, a high-quality BBK can make as much of a difference to your lap times as adding extra horsepower — because braking later = carrying more speed.

What’s In a Big Brake Kit?

A Big Brake Kit replaces the standard braking setup with performance-engineered components built to handle heat, stress, and repeated heavy braking. Typical components include:

• Discs / Rotors — Larger than OEM, often two-piece, sometimes floating, with drilled or grooved faces for superior cooling

• Calipers — Multi-piston (4-pot, 6-pot, etc.) for consistent clamping force; made of lightweight forged aluminium for strength

• Brake Pads — High-performance friction compounds that bite hard, resist fade, and maintain performance when hot

• Braided Brake Lines — Stainless steel lines replace rubber ones to reduce expansion under load, giving a firmer, more consistent pedal feel

Our Top Brake Upgrade Kits at Quattro-Tech Performance

Here are some of the best big brake and performance brake kits from our current catalogue, tailored for Volkswagen Group platforms.

Key Brake Kits We Recommend:

• RacingLine Stage 2 EVO – Monoblock Performance Brake Kit
  A fast-road and occasional-track kit. Includes monoblock calipers, braided lines, sport pads, and 345×30 mm triple groove discs. Quattro Tech Performance

• RacingLine Stage 3 – Monoblock Performance Brake Kit
  Track-focused, with forged 6-piston calipers, braided front lines, and 380 mm fully floating 2-piece discs. Quattro Tech Performance

• VBT (Vagbremtechnic) Front Brake Kit – MQB Fitment
  OEM-style disc replacement with 340×30 mm VBT discs and Mintex Racing MRM1801 pads. Offers better cooling and durability than standard discs. This is a fantastic set up for everyday use and light track use. Quattro Tech Performance

• VBT Rear Brake Kit – MQB Fitment
  Matching rear setup: VBT patterned discs + Mintex Racing pads to improve overall braking balance on the road and on the track. Quattro Tech Performance

• EBC Brake Pad & Rotor Kits
  We stock a wide variety of EBC kits: road-orientated, performance, and racing-grade. (Check our Brakes → Brake Kits category for your specific model.) Quattro Tech Performance+1

How These Upgrades Improve Braking Performance?

• Stopping Power & Pedal Feel
  More pistons and larger calipers give more even and aggressive clamp force — meaning stronger, more reliable braking, especially under high load.
• Heat Management & Fade Resistance
  Floating, vented, or patterned rotors improve heat dissipation. Paired with high-performance pads, they reduce the risk of fading during repeated braking.
• Improved Consistency
  Stainless braided lines reduce expansion and preserve pedal feel, giving more consistent response lap after lap or during spirited driving.
• Better Balance & Safety
  A proper front + rear brake kit setup (e.g., VBT front + rear) ensures braking is well balanced — no front-heavy bias, more controlled deceleration.

Why Choose Quattro-Tech Performance for Your Brake Upgrade?

We don’t just supply parts — we fit them professionally and safely, with a full supply + fit service to ensure your brakes are optimised and dependable.

When you choose Quattro-Tech Performance, we provide:

1. Vehicle inspection and compatibility check — to make sure the kit fits your model

2. Expert installation — torque settings, bleeding, and fitment handled by experienced technicians

3. Brake fluid flush if required — including high-temp fluid options

4. Bedding-in and road / test-drive — so you leave confident your braking system is working exactly how it should

Final Thoughts

Upgrading your brakes is arguably one of the most impactful performance mods you can make — because it improves not just power, but control. A well-chosen Big Brake Kit (or performance brake setup) lets you stop harder and more consistently, giving you the confidence to drive harder, safer, and faster.

If you’re ready to transform your car’s braking, get in touch with us via www.qtperformance.co.uk. We’ll help you pick the right brake kit for your goals — whether that’s road, track, or a mix of both — and install it with precision.