« previous next »
Pages: 1 [2]

Author Topic: MK1 BRAKES  (Read 4230 times)

Offline rustynuts

  • Here all the time
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
  • God is a DJ
Re:MK1 BRAKES
« Reply #10 on: 04 November 2003, 17:02 »
Fair enough, perceived value is what its all about, as long as you are happy  ;D I personally would not spend that on the Mk1, but I am on a budget too  :(
Logged

Offline AdamB

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,923
  • The Perfect Storm
Re:MK1 BRAKES
« Reply #11 on: 04 November 2003, 17:10 »
I think it probably makes a difference that my mk1 is probably younger than any of the mk2's on the road - it's a '92, so I dont really consider it to be that old - or am I living in the past!!
I'm lucky enough to not have to run it to a budget too.
I was down at C&R Enterprises over the weekend and a mk1 was being completely stripped back and rebuilt to the standard of a "just-off the production line" motor. Apparently the guy wanted another 15 years out of it!!
Logged
I don't own this anymore - I just can't be arsed to change the picture

golfvr6

  • Guest
Re:MK1 BRAKES
« Reply #12 on: 04 November 2003, 17:14 »
Just think how old a mk1 will look in 15 years time!  :-*
Logged

Offline 8pot

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 136
Re:MK1 BRAKES
« Reply #13 on: 04 November 2003, 22:27 »
It is not that they look old as small. Parked next to modern cars they look tiny. Anyway, just because they are old and in many cases worth relatively little is not a reason to not spend money on them. Whatever car you modify you will lose a fortune. My car has the Autocavan super brake conversion with two servos in the boot and no cross over thingy. Quite nice pedal feel and doesnt half make engine look lost in the bay.
Logged

Offline essex_lad

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 10
Re:MK1 BRAKES
« Reply #14 on: 05 November 2003, 11:01 »
I would say that the very first thing to do would be the 22mm M/C and 9" Servo Mod.

I've just done this on my '83 GTI and it's transformed them, feel like modern brakes now, no more stamping on the pedal and praying.

The rest of the braking system is bog standard and I'll probably keep it that way, got other ideas of where to spend money :-)
Logged

Offline super427

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 45
Re:MK1 BRAKES
« Reply #15 on: 18 November 2003, 17:32 »
Hi all,
Thanks for all the correspondence on brakes, very interesting reading.
I've just renew'd the front pads and put some 'power' disks
on from Eurocar parts, only done afew miles but they do feel better.
Think I will go for the 22mm M/C and sevo, cos the wifes got to drive it. Is there any where that does a kit, or is the scrap yard the only place.

Regards,


Mark
Logged

Offline AdamB

  • I live here
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,923
  • The Perfect Storm
Re:MK1 BRAKES
« Reply #16 on: 18 November 2003, 18:09 »
Mark, can you post your findings on the 22mm conversion, i.e. prices, brake feel, value for money etc. As I think this may be the next step for a less spongy feel
Logged
I don't own this anymore - I just can't be arsed to change the picture

Offline super427

  • Not said much yet
  • **
  • Posts: 45
Re:MK1 BRAKES
« Reply #17 on: 21 November 2003, 22:57 »
hi,
Sure will, might have to wait a bit, cos I'm currently
getting an old Alfa ready for racing next season
so the Golf's had to take a back seat for a bit.

Logged
Pages: 1 [2]
« previous next »