What Makes BRK00061 Unique?
👉 Designed for cars with 312mm factory rotors
👉 Entry-level big brake upgrade in APR’s lineup
👉 Maintains OEM brake balance and stability control integration
Compared to other APR kits:
- BRK00061 → 312mm cars (this kit)
- BRK00063 → 340mm cars
- BRK00067 → smaller base brakes
- BRK00071 → 355mm MQB EVO cars
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Key Features
- 370mm x 34mm 2-piece semi-floating rotors
- 6-piston billet aluminum calipers
- Stainless steel pistons for heat control
- Stainless braided brake lines
- High-performance street pads included
- 72-vane directional cooling system
- Generative design calipers (lighter + more rigid)
These systems are engineered to outperform OEM setups in heat capacity, stopping power, and consistency while maintaining daily drivability.
6-Piston next-generation weight-savings billet calipers with chrome steel pistons
Vehicle Fitment (Year Range)
This kit covers a wide range of MQB and MQB EVO vehicles with 312mm front brakes:
Volkswagen:
- VW GTI → 2015–2024
- VW Jetta → 2019–2024
- VW Golf → 2015–2018, 2019–2021
- VW Golf SportWagen → 2015–2019
- VW Golf Alltrack → 2017–2019
- VW Arteon → 2019–2021
Audi:
- Audi A3 / A3 Quattro → 2015–2020, 2022–2024
- Audi A3 e-tron → 2016–2018
- Audi TT / TT Quattro → 2016–2023
✔ All applications must have 312mm factory front rotors
2-Piece 370x34mm semi-floating discs with 72 curved directional cooling vanes
Performance Benefits
Upgrading to BRK00061 delivers:
- Massive increase in stopping power
- Improved thermal capacity for repeated braking
- Reduced brake fade on track or aggressive driving
- Better pedal feel and modulation
- More consistent braking performance
Top-efficiency street pads (Pre-loaded, same old replacement dimension)
Braided chrome steel brake traces
Billet caliper mounting brackets
Wheel Requirements
- Minimum 18” wheels required
- Some 18” designs may not clear calipers
- 19”+ recommended for easier fitment
Ideal For
- MQB owners with 312mm brakes
- Stage 1–Stage 3 builds
- Daily + track dual-purpose cars
- Drivers wanting a proper OEM-integrated big brake upgrade
| Target OEM Rotor | 312mm | 340mm | 312mm (variant) | 355mm |
| Rotor Size | 370mm | 370mm | 370mm | 370mm |
| Pistons | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Platform | MQB / MQB EVO | MQB / MQB EVO | MQB (MK7 focus) | MQB EVO |
| Fitment Type | Direct bolt-on | Direct bolt-on | Direct bolt-on | Direct bolt-on |
| Daily Drivable | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Track Capability | High | High | High | Very High |
| Best For | 312mm upgrades | 340mm upgrades | MK7 builds | Newer MQB EVO |
Quick Buyer Takeaway
- Have 312mm brakes? → This is your kit (BRK00061)
- Have 340mm brakes? → Go BRK00063
- Have 355mm MK8 setup? → Go BRK00071
Choosing the right starting rotor size is critical—this kit is purpose-built for 312mm cars only.
Conclusion
The APR BRK00061 is the correct big brake kit for MQB vehicles starting with 312mm brakes. It delivers a huge jump in braking performance while maintaining factory integration—making it one of the most practical and effective upgrades in APR’s brake lineup.
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