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Title: mk2 brakes,need help!
Post by: rego on 20 February 2007, 18:18

hey guys.1st of all i have to say this is a great site.keep up the good work.well im new to the whole v dud scene and i have a project mk2 1.3.i already have a mk3 gti lump for it with twin webber 45s but i want to put the big brakes on it now.what would be the best way to go.i.e servo,master cylinder calipers and brakes.i was considering using all gti but i was told i could go even better.any help is much appreciated.cheers guys.

Title: Re: mk2 brakes,need help!
Post by: rubjonny on 21 February 2007, 16:10

cheap option would be to fit GTI 8v 239 vented discs & pads up front, these will fit straight on though you may need to replace the caliper slider bolts with GTI items.  If you want to go larger, you can fit 256 or 280mm brakes. To do this you'll need to replace the wheel hubs with 16v 256mm ones or G60 280mm ones, then fit the matching calipers & carriers.

Title: Re: mk2 brakes,need help!
Post by: rego on 21 February 2007, 16:51

thanks for the help rubjonny.i forgot to mention that im a fitter and cnc programer so i could also work tyhings until they fit.is there any other brakes that i could use.your sudjestion would also work fine for me

Title: Re: mk2 brakes,need help!
Post by: DogDay on 21 February 2007, 18:10

I've upgraded to the 239 vented from 239 solids - straight swap - just need the thinner gti pads. Do not get Halfords pads - they squeal & rattle like bastards. :angry:

As far as the caliper bolts - I only replaced them because i had to kill them to get the fcuking calipers off...

Bought new bolts, metal sleeves, rubber thingies & the little white plastic insert doobers (WOW I'm sooo technical :wink:) from VW new - £38 inc vat  :shocked:

DD :cool:

Title: Re: mk2 brakes,need help!
Post by: rego on 22 February 2007, 13:12

dog day,if you put copper slip grease on the back of the pad then they shouldnt sweek. :smiley: