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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: ryangti on 19 December 2007, 15:37

Title: Bigger Master Cylinder
Post by: ryangti on 19 December 2007, 15:37

Hi All,

I'm pretty sure my master cylinder has packed up, I'm about to go out and buy a new one.
Can I just buy the larger cylinder for the 16v as I plan to put 16v brakes on at some point and use with my standard brakes?

Many thanks  :smiley:

Title: Re: Bigger Master Cylinder
Post by: Diamond Hell on 19 December 2007, 15:42

There's at least one person on here doing just that, so the answer is yes, but it might make your pedal a bit 'grabby'

Title: Re: Bigger Master Cylinder
Post by: ryangti on 19 December 2007, 15:47

When you say grabby do you mean it will apply them quicker than expected?

Title: Re: Bigger Master Cylinder
Post by: fused on 19 December 2007, 19:53

I've just put on 280mm upgrades to my '90 8v, I also fitted the 22mm master cylinder, if you are pretty sure you are going larger on the brakes, don't waste money on the smaller one because you will need the larger master! might make your smaller setup a little responsive for now, oh well might make a nice change  :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Bigger Master Cylinder
Post by: ryangti on 20 December 2007, 08:40

Cool, thanks for all the info guys.

Fitted the new master last night, just need to bleed now.

Does it matter in which order I do them in?  :cool:

Title: Re: Bigger Master Cylinder
Post by: Horney on 20 December 2007, 09:30

Yes! Start a the furthest away which I THINK is the drivers rear then work your way to the one nearest the master cylinder.

I too have the bigger cylinder and standard 8v brakes and it works just fine.

Nick

Title: Re: Bigger Master Cylinder
Post by: ryangti on 21 December 2007, 08:15

Awesome stuff, got them bled and all is  :cool:

Thanks for you help guys, much appreciated  :smiley: