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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Kent on 07 May 2011, 14:46

Title: Rear Brake Callipers
Post by: Kent on 07 May 2011, 14:46

Hi all,

My rear callipers are sticking on the rear and need replacing. I have been told I can get mk3 & mk4 ones to fit but are modification or adaptors needed?

Also which are best? ive been told mk3 do not start to stick over time but they are heavy   or   the mk4 they are a lot lighter but in time stick like the mk2 ones.

Any advice welcome
 

Title: Re: Rear Brake Callipers
Post by: Neo Badness on 07 May 2011, 17:46

mk4 ones are aluminium alloy thus lighter. You can get a stainless mk2 to mk4 braided hose for the conversion. Not heard of mk4 ones sticking but haven't done it myself so can't be 100%.

When it comes time to replace mine I will be sticking on a pair of mk4 ones though...

Title: Re: Rear Brake Callipers
Post by: mwep201081 on 07 May 2011, 18:35

convert to drums. Properly set up they are as good as rear discs and are also a lot lighter too.... :grin:

Title: Re: Rear Brake Callipers
Post by: Neo Badness on 07 May 2011, 18:36

Quote from: mwep201081 on 07 May 2011, 18:35

convert to drums. Properly set up they are as good as rear discs and are also a lot lighter too.... :grin:

He could do that. :wink:

Title: Re: Rear Brake Callipers
Post by: Kent on 08 May 2011, 09:21

So drums you say right o chaps will have a look into that  :grin:


Does anyone know of a guide on how to fit the mk4 calliper? also where to get the mk2 to mk4 braided hose?


Cheers guys

Title: Re: Rear Brake Callipers
Post by: Neo Badness on 08 May 2011, 12:39

Quote from: Kent on 08 May 2011, 09:21

So drums you say right o chaps will have a look into that  :grin:


Does anyone know of a guide on how to fit the mk4 calliper? also where to get the mk2 to mk4 braided hose?


Cheers guys

http://www.dubscene.net/forum/index.php?/topic/2416-howto-mk4-calipers-to-a-mk2-golf/

Title: Re: Rear Brake Callipers
Post by: Thom89 on 08 May 2011, 13:27

Drums FTW

Thom

Title: Re: Rear Brake Callipers
Post by: Kent on 08 May 2011, 14:24

Nice one, thanks for that.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Rear Brake Callipers
Post by: jimojameso on 16 May 2011, 14:45

Mk3 ones go staright on. That's what i did when mine started sticking :)