Reccomended pads for an 8v GTi?

[Jay]

From what I read, YES. Otherwise you'll be pressing and not a whole lot is going to be happening or it does not feel like anything is happening, sommat like that. Bigger is always better (now now boys calm down).

[sidecarphil]

yeah i read sommet about fluid displacement 

but thought they would be ok

our local motorfactors say my GTi 8v has a 22mm master cyl 

are they wrong as i dont want to buy sommet i already have 

[Jay]

Isn't it just a case of measuring it? Or a model number on it that you can confirm what you have? Maybe the old Lefties over there did have a 22mm m/c ...

[60fast]

i was under the impression that it was 16v/g60 that had 22mm mc.. and i would say your next step would be some braided lines if your hell bent on sticking with you 239s but to be honest if you could source some 280 at the right price it would be the best move

[Ben Lessani]

Not hell bent It's just that new hubs mean ...

£20 - 2x new ball joints
£30 - 2x new wheel bearings
£60 - 2x new disks
£20 - 2x new pads
£45 - Wheel and Camber alignment
??    - 280mm hubs, carriers and callipers

£175 without the hubby bit, very pricey.

If I'd grabbed new hubs before replacing the above, I would have been okay - but I was in a rush to get the bearings done and forgot 280mm's existed.

I don't find the 239's inadequate, far from it really.

[paultownsend]

when my car was still a 1.8 8v, 239 with brembo disks with predator pads were up to the job. now its got its new engine, id only use 280's. there superb. bit scary in the wet 

[Neo Badness]

What models are the 280mm discs available on for 4 studs? G60? I've got a mk2 16v with standard brakes, if memory serves I have to change the carriers to fit the larger discs? It's either that or convert to 5 stud, you need to run 15in wheels behind 280mm discs?

[Diamond Hell]

What models are the 280mm discs available on for 4 studs? G60?

Possibly some Corrados, unless they're all 5 stud, definitely Passat 16V and possibly some SEATs (TDI Toledo, maybe, maybe Ayebeefa)

I've got a mk2 16v with standard brakes, if memory serves I have to change the carriers to fit the larger discs?

Yes.

you need to run 15in wheels behind 280mm discs?

Yes, but check them first.  I've heard of some 15" rims fouling on the calipers (none that I've used).

[sidecarphil]

you need to run 15in wheels behind 280mm discs?

Yes, but check them first.  I've heard of some 15" rims fouling on the calipers (none that I've used).

hope mine fit  will let you know after the weekend 

[shakeyjake]

i think bbs RA's need spacers to fit 280s. clamping force on the brakes is a big factor so I think ill replace the master cylinder and servo on my 239s and see how it goes. the 239s are abit wooden when cold though