Brembo 17Z

Black glossy roof wrap – changing the roof color of my VW Polo 6R.

Ratcheting brake caliper piston tool from AliExpress – a useful tool for brake pad replacement.

Big calipers and even bigger challenges with wheel selection to fit them in a Polo.

Preparation and installation of 256mm brake disc splash plates for Brembo 17Z calipers in Polo 6R.

Find out which brake disc shields fit Brembo 17Z calipers in VW Polo 6R. Comparison of three options and practical solutions for fitting issues without modifications.

I bought EBC Blade 334mm brake discs (BSD1153) for Brembo 17Z calipers in my Polo 6R. Unboxing and first test fitting of the larger brake discs.

Everything about Brembo 17Z caliper adapters for Polo 6R – discussion of adapter issues, comparison of different solutions and description of modifications needed for proper fitment with 6C0 wheel bearing housings.

New Brembo 17Z BBK upgrade for VW Polo 6R – aluminum calipers from Porsche Cayenne/VW Touareg/Audi Q7.

Upgrading to larger brake calipers required new brake pads. For my Polo, I chose Black Diamond performance brake pads.