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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: BobbyT on 19 June 2007, 08:03

Title: vauxhall brake set up
Post by: BobbyT on 19 June 2007, 08:03

hi all, need some info really, i have been told that vauxhall disks and calipers will bolt on the mk1 golf ie; cav 16v, astra 16v, v6 and the rest! what parts would i need other than the disks and calipers? cheers, rob  :smiley:

Title: Re: vauxhall brake set up
Post by: mr ritz on 20 June 2007, 10:32

i just got my set of vauxhall calipers and they really do fit perfectly!!  (i was a little worried!!)  mine are ATE calipers from a 16v cavalier. they fit with standard mk2 16v discs (256mm) and cavalier brake pads. to mount the calipers you need shoulder bolts as the holes in the vaux calipers are larger than the 8mm ones on the mk1 hubs. i think these are m8x10x25. any bolt supplier will know what you mean!!

i know the only other thing is to sort out the flexi pipes as they are a banjo fitting on the vaux calipers. i've read its not a real issue tho!!

one thing to note is that often, due to the casting process of the mk1 hubs, one side caliper needs to spaced with a flat washer to pull it central to the disc!!

theres loads to read about it posted around!! hope this helps

Title: Re: vauxhall brake set up
Post by: ThE_gOg on 21 June 2007, 12:30

i'm also doing this conversion, have a look here (http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=15014) m8

TG