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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: maxgtikent on 29 May 2015, 20:44

Title: Rear brake spec
Post by: maxgtikent on 29 May 2015, 20:44

I have an 03 anniversary gti diesel 1.9. The rear calipers are pretty seized so I am looking to replace them. I think the current discs are vented 256mm. The caliper body looks to have  no grooves in the casing just smooth and squarish.

 I have obtained a good pair of calipers from an 02 petrol 2.0 gti that I am planning to overhaul. They are the ones that have the grooves on the caliper body but I was told they are correct for 232mm solid discs.
Checking the spec with Euros suggests that my anniversary can have both size discs fitted.

I think I can fit the new calipers and 232mm discs as the Euros spec indicate the centre diameter and hole configuration are identical on both size discs. Any advice appreciated.

Title: Re: Rear brake spec
Post by: Rhyso on 29 May 2015, 21:15

Nope. You need 256's

Equally why would you fit smaller discs??  :huh:

Title: Re: Rear brake spec
Post by: Mr_Orange on 30 May 2015, 08:46

If you can have the car off the road for a few days, have you thought to strip and rebuild the existing calipers?
As Rhys said, why fit smaller brakes on an Anni?

Title: Re: Rear brake spec
Post by: maxgtikent on 31 May 2015, 15:50

I am going to rebuild the current calipers as you suggest. I will flog the other calipers on eBay for £20 inc good Textar pads plus I have cleaned them up well and wound in Pistons. Anyone interested?