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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: linz on 08 May 2008, 10:45

Title: rear brake upgrade
Post by: linz on 08 May 2008, 10:45
so i was talking bout this in another thread

and everyone aid i hould get the 256mm rear dics like the r32

do i need anything else apart from the 256mm discs or will i need everything like i did when i did the 312mm fronts???
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: Ridg on 08 May 2008, 10:57
the 256 mm rears are a totally different calliper to the existing one, so you'll need the caliper / carrier, discs, pads you'll need a bigger splash guard too
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: Rhyso on 08 May 2008, 10:58
Calipers, carriers, splash guards, discs and pads

Get them brand new at stoopid money or get them from the following cars

MK1 Leon Cupra
MK1 Octavia VRS
MKIV Anniversary

you can use the ones from the R32 and TT but you'll then need spacers

EDIT - Ridge beat me to it
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: BobbyT on 08 May 2008, 11:00
Calipers, carriers, splash guards, discs and pads

Get them brand new at stoopid money or get them from the following cars

MK1 Leon Cupra
MK1 Octavia VRS
MKIV Anniversary

you can use the ones from the R32 and TT but you'll then need spacers

EDIT - Ridge beat me to it

or Bora 1.8t sport 180  :wink:  :grin:
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: Ridg on 08 May 2008, 11:00
EDIT - Ridge beat me to it

lol you're getting slow old man  :laugh:

as Rhyso said best bet is from a breakers, although the discs, pads and splash guards can be picked up cheaply new
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: topher on 08 May 2008, 11:01
Expensive for a mod that makes practically feck all difference to braking performance.
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: Rhyso on 08 May 2008, 11:40
Expensive for a mod that makes practically feck all difference to braking performance.

they do fill the rims a little bit better though

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_0577.jpg)
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: richw911 on 08 May 2008, 16:31
Expensive for a mod that makes practically feck all difference to braking performance.

they do fill the rims a little bit better though

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/IMG_0577.jpg)

Which is why ive got mine - looks better- plus my standard discs are fooked
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: Rhyso on 08 May 2008, 16:43
Which is why ive got mine - looks better- plus my standard discs are fooked

thats why i did it too - was cheaper to get a 2nd hand setup than buy new discs and pads  :smiley:
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: linz on 08 May 2008, 18:34
chears guys well look like that is another thing to add on my list :P
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: 1688bran on 10 May 2008, 17:02
Calipers, carriers, splash guards, discs and pads

Get them brand new at stoopid money or get them from the following cars

MK1 Leon Cupra
MK1 Octavia VRS
MKIV Anniversary

you can use the ones from the R32 and TT but you'll then need spacers

EDIT - Ridge beat me to it

 im running on 19"s so if i fit the TT brakes will i still need spacers ......? ? ?
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: linz on 10 May 2008, 17:43
im running on 19's also !!

and im thinking about the spacers regardless but dont think you have too
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: richw911 on 10 May 2008, 17:58
im running on 19's also !!

and im thinking about the spacers regardless but dont think you have too

Still need spacers - Because the Audi TT and R32 are 4WD  :wink:
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: 1688bran on 10 May 2008, 18:29
im running on 19's also !!

and im thinking about the spacers regardless but dont think you have too

Still need spacers - Because the Audi TT and R32 are 4WD  :wink:

do u know what size spacer do i need ........???
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: richw911 on 10 May 2008, 19:55
im running on 19's also !!

and im thinking about the spacers regardless but dont think you have too

Still need spacers - Because the Audi TT and R32 are 4WD  :wink:

do u know what size spacer do i need ........???

Yep you will need some 6mm spacers  :wink:
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: 1688bran on 12 May 2008, 13:15
im running on 19's also !!

and im thinking about the spacers regardless but dont think you have too

Still need spacers - Because the Audi TT and R32 are 4WD  :wink:

do u know what size spacer do i need ........???

Yep you will need some 6mm spacers  :wink:

 do u know where i can get the spacer from ...... will i need longer bolts too ???
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: 1688bran on 13 May 2008, 22:14
im running on 19's also !!

and im thinking about the spacers regardless but dont think you have too

Still need spacers - Because the Audi TT and R32 are 4WD  :wink:

do u know what size spacer do i need ........???

Yep you will need some 6mm spacers  :wink:
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  hi richw911 !   do u know where i can get the spacers and longer bolts from ......
Title: Re: rear brake upgrade
Post by: richw911 on 13 May 2008, 22:26
http://www.ecstuning.com/stage/edpd/pagebuild_v2.cgi?searchstring=spacer+and+bolt+kit&searchqt=byvehicle&make=Volkswagen&model=Golf+IV&submodel=&engine=VR6+24v :afro:

Have a look at this very helpful http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/post/1014271.aspx