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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: sidecarphil on 27 October 2008, 16:20

Title: better brakes
Post by: sidecarphil on 27 October 2008, 16:20

i got a 8v 1989 GTi digi and was wondering ,

what do i need for 280mm front brakes and is there an upgrade for the rear ??

sorry i'm asking a lot but totally new to the VW scene and wanna know before i jump in and buy stuff that wont work :wink:

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: plasticfantastic on 27 October 2008, 16:23

Do a quick search buddy,

this has been talked about alot recently!

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: sidecarphil on 27 October 2008, 17:31

ok so who's got some for sale .

i will be in the UK next week i think with work , around stevenage area so could come collect it

want a whole conversion please  :wink: :wink:

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: sidecarphil on 28 October 2008, 17:54

any one got some they can spare  :undecided: :undecided:

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: Diamond Hell on 28 October 2008, 18:56

There's a bit of information here (http://diamondhell.com/content/view/32/30/)

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: sidecarphil on 28 October 2008, 21:43

tip top fella

just need some caliper's hub's and caliper carriers  :wink: :wink:

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: euro dave on 29 October 2008, 11:02

I notice you also posted a while ago about fitting mk3 hubs.  You realise you could kill 2 birds with one stone and get a whole front setup from a mk3?
 
The only reason I'm chucking this idea into the pan is because the cost of 280mm carriers and calipers seems extortionate (I think up to £100 even without the discs) due to their popularity vs supply.  I noticed this when hunting for a project car.

I've no idea on the cost of the mk3 hubs, brakes, wishbones and driveshafts, but I wouldn't be surprised if you could get a setup at a similar price from a breaking car and they're bigger than 280mm.  It might be a wider track too.

Since I'm ignorant to the pros and cons of all this (only since buying my mk2 have I realised you can do this), feel free to counter my idea!

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 October 2008, 11:40

280mms don't need to be dear - you just have to shop smart - certain Passats, or Seats etc have them fitted.  £30-40 makes a lot more sense.

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: euro dave on 29 October 2008, 12:02

Fair point - I guess I was looking in the obvious places online rather than lurking in scrappies :)

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: sidecarphil on 29 October 2008, 14:48

yeah but scrappies over ere are rare and the cars are a lot newer ,

give me a list of cars they were fitted to and i will search

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: Diamond Hell on 29 October 2008, 15:06

The following are all 280mm caliper carriers:

Carrier p/n 857615125 fitted to:

Golf G60s etc/Corrado

Carrier p/n 357615125C fitted to:

90-92 Golf G60s etc/Corrado
92-96 Golfs/Ventos

Carrier p/n 357615125C fitted to:

97-02 Cordobas
97-02 Ibizas
92-99 Toledos

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: k4ith on 29 October 2008, 20:02

with ref to the mk3 set up, what about the mk3 vr6 what would be required for that to be fitted to the mk2, rather than pay for an over priced g60 set up.?

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: sidecarphil on 29 October 2008, 20:05

yeah but then i need 5 stud front wheel's and 4 stud rear  :undecided:

or then it is a rear brake swap too  :shocked:

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: karl wiles on 29 October 2008, 21:03

I've fitted a 16 Valve servo and master cylinder to mine along with braided hoses throughout, and that does the job fine

Title: Re: better brakes
Post by: rubjonny on 30 October 2008, 11:21

you can use 288s on a 4stud hub, just need to re-drill the disc.  but tbh bit of a ball ache for not much more brakign effectiveness over 280s which are a bolt on swap.