Hi everyone,

We're working on our MK4. We have 15" tires and 11.65" stock manual brakes from FF. In reading on the forum, I'm wondering if that setup is quite enough or if we should upgrade so our brakes have a bit more stopping power.

There's a lot of talk in various threads about the Gordon Levy 4 brake system, Whitby power brakes and a few other options. Most of those threads are a couple years old and for example I don't even see the Levy system as available anymore.

I'm therefore thinking of going with the Whitby power brake system and wanted to get a fresh opinion from the experts.

Of note, this is for regular street driving. Nonetheless, as others have pointed out, good brakes are important for that inevitable fool who pulls out right in front of you.

Lastly, a friend who has built one put ABS in his. I'd think about that for ours too. Of course that's related but different to my question above - just mentioning it in case it affects people's opinions.

What would you all do?

Thanks as always!
ST