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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: twistedblack69 on 14 April 2009, 20:59
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Hey all, thinking of changing the brakes on my 8v for some drilled and grooved discs. Only thing is, IMO, the current ones are a bit small. I have 5 spoke alloys on, which show off a lot of the discs, but I think there's quite considerable space between the inside of the alloy and the edge of the disc, like so:
(http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a65/MustaineJr89/Car4.jpg)
I think it could do with bigger discs, 256mm maybe, from the 16v, or even 280mm from the G60's, but how much will getting the neccessary parts for each be?? And am I right in thinking that 280mm and 256mm can both be fitted to the same hubs and carriers?? Will I need to change the master cylinder from the 8v one also??
Obviously getting drilled and groove 239mm discs would be the cheaper and easier option, but for the people that have done the conversion, would it be worth the effort?? (I am also planning an engine conversion, but not for a couple years, when I'm out of uni). And can anyone point me in the direction of some decent 239mm discs, as I can't find any :(
If you can make sense of that, I commend you....
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I have been looking at this alot see a couple of posts below (Audi A3 Brakes)
Heres one of the results I found from this forum which may be of use.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=63138.0
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If I remember correctly there is an excellent guide on this forum on how to do the conversion, I will take a look when I get in from work and see if I can dig it up for you :)
G60 Hubs & Carriers ain't cheap as well...
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It may be this one?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=106287.0
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It may be this one?
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=106287.0
The exact one. Saved me a job for after work ;) Cheers!
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No worries :smiley:
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Got a full 16v setup for sale if you need any bits?
All new discs, pads, hoses and wheel bearings in the hubs
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hubs you say :wink: how much? 4stud?
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Just my opinion, but I wouldn't fit grooved discs again due to increased noise under heavy braking.
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How much you looking for Jacko??
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Some light reading.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=102189.0
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Thanx for the links, all, big help, also found this on Matey Matey, just incase anyone else is reading this with queries. Pretty basic, but at least I understand a bit more now:
Mk2 GTi:
If you have an early 8v you can fit 256mm discs or 280mm discs but it is more involved than with the later models as the caliper carriers form part of the hub. This prevents a spacer being used or a different caliper carrier. You will need to get a pair of 16v hubs, caliper carriers, and calipers (£200 from a breakers) and bolt these on. You will also have to change the ball joints as the earlier cars came with a slightly larger ball joint which will not fit in the later hubs. The hubs and other parts can be found on Golf/Corrado 16vs (post 88), Mk 3 Passats with either the 8v or 16v engine, and anything with a G60 engine. If you want 256mm discs then you must use the caliper spacer brackets from the 16v but if you want larger 280mm discs then you need the G60 brackets. These are harder to come by as G60s are rarer but you can get them from Autocavan for £90 a pair. These brackets fit on the 16v set up so you do not need the entire G60 set up. If you fit the 16v/G60 brakes then you will also need to fit the later 22mm master cylinder otherwise pedal travel will be excessive due to the larger caliper piston. You might want the larger 16v servo but this is not essential. Both master cylinder and servo are bolt on mods. Whilst the bits are off the car I would recommend replacing the wheel bearings at £15 a side. This is cheap compared to the cost/hassle of taking everything apart later when you discover the bearings are knackered.
http://www.matey-matey.com/brake_conversion.shtml (http://www.matey-matey.com/brake_conversion.shtml) has quite a bit of info on mk1 and mk2 models
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There's a bucket more stuff on my site here (http://diamondhell.com/content/view/32/30/), too.