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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: mk2madman on 17 October 2005, 12:42

Title: Brake Upgarde 280+
Post by: mk2madman on 17 October 2005, 12:42
Ive been reading up on the best brake upgarde for my mk2.
Its got 256mm on all readys its a 91j 16V

I want 280+
I know i can do this with just the discs & carriers from a g60 & use the 256 calipers

But ive also been told I can use the VR6 calipers and carriers with g60 discs.
Has anyone done this?

Has anyone got any advice on this issue!
I dont want to pay the 450+ for a four pot conversion!
Title: Re: Brake Upgarde 280+
Post by: Daz... on 17 October 2005, 12:55
The VR6 callipers and carriers fit straight on with the G60 discs..Ive got some sat in my garage waiting to put on mine when I can be bothered..I did a trial fit to make sure and the only thing to be careful with is the clearance of the VR calliper on the inside of your wheels..it's a case of some catch and some don't!!

Oh, by the way...the callipers for a 16v won't work with the G60 discs because the 280 discs are wider than the 256..I tried that aswell  :wink:
Title: Re: Brake Upgarde 280+
Post by: mk2madman on 17 October 2005, 19:55
Arent the VR6 Callipers and carriers 288 and the g60 discs 280??
Title: Re: Brake Upgarde 280+
Post by: silkyballs on 17 October 2005, 22:25
i have audi a4 discs and calpiers on mine 288mmm discs s3 discs on the rear.stops on a button!
Title: Re: Brake Upgarde 280+
Post by: Daz... on 18 October 2005, 08:17
Arent the VR6 Callipers and carriers 288 and the g60 discs 280??

The later VR6 brakes were 288 but the early ones were 280 ..don't know what year they changed  :undecided:
If you put the later ones on I've been told you have to piss about with the pipes..don't quote me on that tho!  :laugh: