Brake questions

[jmsheahan]

Mk2 failed it's MOT this morning so got a couple of brake questions I'd like to run past the forum 

001 Rear discs in such a condition that it is seriously weakened
No problem, just new rear discs. Are standard 8v GTI rears 226mm?

002 Nearside front brake hose excessively damaged
New one needed then. Daft question perhaps but will the whole system need rebleeding after that or is it just that one caliper?
One of these?: http://www.vwspares.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=536

003 Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Handbrake is crap. Possibly due to the bad condition of the discs or just need re-adjusting?

Thanks 

[tony_ack]

1 - all GTI rears are 226mm as far as I'm aware. Get yourself some new pads (goes without saying) and some new wheel bearings - may as well do it all at the same time.

2 - Bleed the whole system if I were you - can you remember the last time you changed your brake fluid?

3 - Could be crap cables, readjustment, bad discs or sticking mech on the calipers. You'll know once the wheels are off

[jmsheahan]

Thanks for the reply.

Great, I'll get some parts ordered up then. Whole system was bled a year ago. Car hasn't moved for a couple of weeks and the back brakes were seized yesterday (handbrake had been left off though). Best order a new cable as well then.