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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Oak Dub on 25 April 2010, 20:34

Title: Seat Cupra R Rear brake conversion
Post by: Oak Dub on 25 April 2010, 20:34

Trying to do this on my mk2, parts i have are 2001 polo rear stub axles/bearings, cupra r rear callipers/carriers/bearings, splash guards, mk2-4 rear brake conversion hoses, tried to fit the bits today but cuprs r bearing is little bigger than the polo style so there is too much play, any ideas as to what bits additional i may need to carry this conversion out? ( Want to stay 5x100 )  :laugh:

Title: Re: Seat Cupra R Rear brake conversion
Post by: Sam on 25 April 2010, 23:08

whats the point? rear brakes do feck all...

Title: Re: Seat Cupra R Rear brake conversion
Post by: peaky83 on 26 April 2010, 14:39

+1

Title: Re: Seat Cupra R Rear brake conversion
Post by: Oak Dub on 26 April 2010, 15:15

Because the 312mm fronts make the rears look tiny, and they are shot so thought to upgrade!

Title: Re: Seat Cupra R Rear brake conversion
Post by: A7 UFO on 26 April 2010, 15:22

not worth it dude...you may upset the handling with over braking the rear end.  Just fit mk4 calipers.

Title: Re: Seat Cupra R Rear brake conversion
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 26 April 2010, 15:26

theres certain polo and ibiza rear braking that basically makes it soyou dont ahve to do bearings and all that chaff when you do the disc.. it becomes a hub and bearing assembly much like the front.. its all about practicality and that - thats why the modern stuff is like it, rears dont do much but then they rust out, thats the usual reason for replacement..

Title: Re: Seat Cupra R Rear brake conversion
Post by: mattneck(Beavis) on 26 April 2010, 15:27

http://clubgti.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=177988