brake upgrade q's

[squires]

i have aquirred a set of 256 brakes for my 8v, im going to change the wheel bearings and pads and discs, but they were off a 4 stud passat, do i use 16v parts when ordering? i havent got the passat details as i had to take the hubs off in my hour lunch break so was in a rush the calipers are lucas if it makes a difference?
many thanks lee

[antogoof]

you need the 256mm carriers and hubs as well, the 8v ones are totally different.

[Ben Lessani]

I'm pretty sure the hub is the same but the wheel bearing carrier is different

[squires]

i have got the lot, hub,carrier and caliper and carrier, its just the wheel bearings are shot as are pads/discs, but the problem is when i order new parts  do i ask for late mk2 golf 16v bearings/disc/pads or passat, im pretty sure the wheel bearings are the same but not sure on the pads discs??
cheers

[jamrock]

ive just done the 256 upgrade on mine. its not on the road yet but i have been told it is a very good upgrade as many will tell. you may want to upgrade the master cylinder to the larger one and maybe invest in some braided lines.

[rubjonny]

MK2 16v or Passat, either is fine as they're the same bearing

[squires]

cheers going to have a busy weekend as im changing the brakes and suspension, wishbones arb etc although its been freezing this week need to invest in some garage heaters

[Diamond Hell]

Never mind the garage heaters, sounds like you'd do well to invest in some Plusgas before starting work