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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: dilbert on 24 January 2012, 18:38

Title: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: dilbert on 24 January 2012, 18:38
Looking to fit my 256mm rear brakes to my mk4 gti at the weekend, the calipers/carriers was off a v5 mk4 golf, does this mean i have to run the spacers for the carriers to fit, as i know when the calipers/carriers are off the audi or v6 4 motion you have to run the spacers.

if the awnser is yes i have to run the spacers, are these the correct ones ?

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=25757&xSec=138

thanks alot jamie

Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: mowlamb on 24 January 2012, 18:39
Ain't got a clue mate, any news on the smooth bumper?  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: scarr89 on 24 January 2012, 18:41
Ain't got a clue mate, any news on the smooth bumper?  :grin: :grin:

Who is this guy ^ Mr Helpful or what  :laugh:
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: bobbarley on 24 January 2012, 18:43
Don't think you need spacers no. That's just for fitting the brakes from a 225 Audi TT.
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: dilbert on 24 January 2012, 19:08
Don't think you need spacers no. That's just for fitting the brakes from a 225 Audi TT.

cheers for your reply

Only thought as i notice this on the brake upgrade page : Rear brake upgrade:

The standard 232mm Solids can be upgraded for the 256mm Vented setup, the bigger caliper just bolts straight on. If the calipers/carriers have come off a Quattro/4 Motion then you will need some 6mm spacers.
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: bobbarley on 24 January 2012, 19:09
v5 isn't 4wd is it?
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: dilbert on 24 January 2012, 19:10
Ain't got a clue mate, any news on the smooth bumper?  :grin: :grin:

hahaha you alright mate, not much progress just sanding down adding the finishing touch,  but waiting to get some anni skirts so i can get them painted at the same time  :smiley:
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: dilbert on 24 January 2012, 19:10
v5 isn't 4wd is it?

dont think so, but just thought i would double check
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: bobbarley on 24 January 2012, 19:12
Think you'll be fine mate
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: richw911 on 24 January 2012, 19:16
As said no you dont need any spacers - you only need spacers if the 256mm rear brakes came from TT  / 4WD MK4.
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: Steve_PD on 24 January 2012, 19:16
V5 isn't 4wd :wink:

its 6mm spacers to go between the calliper and the carriers, only for 256mm brakes off 4wd models
Spacer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/cossie_power/Golf%20mods/05082008505.jpg)

Spacer fitted between calliper and carrier
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/cossie_power/Golf%20mods/07082008513.jpg)
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: bobbarley on 24 January 2012, 19:20
Just gotta go one better haven't ya?!  :grin:
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: dilbert on 24 January 2012, 19:31
As said no you dont need any spacers - you only need spacers if the 256mm rear brakes came from TT  / 4WD MK4.


sweet, cheers for that
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: dilbert on 24 January 2012, 19:33
cheers for all the reply you lot, very helpfull, why isit the 4wd carriers are different ? are they spaced different because they run different hubs or something  ?

Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: richw911 on 24 January 2012, 19:34
cheers for all the reply you lot, very helpfull, why isit the 4wd carriers are different ? are they spaced different because they run different hubs or something  ?



Yeah because of the 4WD hub  :smiley:
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: Wazzzer on 24 January 2012, 21:38
don't forget to either change your splash guards or grind the lips off the ones you have now :wink:
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: richw911 on 24 January 2012, 21:38
don't forget to either change your splash guards or grind the lips off the ones you have now :wink:

Time for yours soon?
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: Wazzzer on 25 January 2012, 12:34
Yes mate, just finishing stripping down the calipers for a lick of paint then i'll book some time in DH & Mikes man shed to pull the rear beam off :afro:
Title: Re: 256mm rear brake setup
Post by: richw911 on 25 January 2012, 14:28
Yes mate, just finishing stripping down the calipers for a lick of paint then i'll book some time in DH & Mikes man shed to pull the rear beam off :afro:

:afro:  :cool: