Ferrari 355 brakes

[tech1889]

Just surfing the web looking at brake upgrade kits for the good ol mk2.. This is probably not the best braking but it definitely scores some scene points and being a 4pot?? calliper will not exactly be bad for braking..

Can run 10.1 (256mm) up to a 12inch (205mm) disc which are all readily available.. in 4x100

Use an early 4x100 mk3 gti hub (1H2E)

Front and rear calipers are the same from what ive read so can get fronts or rears from a 355.. there is a pair in good nick for £200 on ebay atm.. to fit to the hubs all you need is a head bolt washer to align it all no need for caliper adaptors aslong as you get the callipers with the lugs not the radial fitment.. ferrodo do DS pads for them

Can run a minimum 15inch wheel so rm's are still possible 

This is the same calliper used in certain porsche's so they should be readily available

Just curious on peoples thoughts 

[sprout99]

280mm is biggest you can go and keep 15" wheels

i'm sure the biggest OEM brakes on 4x100 maybe 280mm anyway

355 is an awful lot of unsprung weight

280mm should be enough - i saw a big difference

[Wayne]

One of the best value conversion kits available: http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/tsr-big-brake-kit-for-mk1-golf-18-p.asp

285mm discs, they make a massive difference and fit behind 15" wheels all ok.

[tech1889]

280mm is biggest you can go and keep 15" wheels

i'm sure the biggest OEM brakes on 4x100 maybe 280mm anyway

355 is an awful lot of unsprung weight

280mm should be enough - i saw a big difference

Ferrari 355 brakes not 355mm  Ibiza cupra is a 305mm disc 

[tech1889]

One of the best value conversion kits available: http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/tsr-big-brake-kit-for-mk1-golf-18-p.asp

285mm discs, they make a massive difference and fit behind 15" wheels all ok.

That quotes for a mk1 will that fit the mk2 ?

[SoundillusioN]

Don't know much on the matter but I must say would be great if you pull it off.

You'd have to make sure they were stickered up as Ferrari and that the wheels can show them off.  

[Wayne]

One of the best value conversion kits available: http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/tsr-big-brake-kit-for-mk1-golf-18-p.asp

285mm discs, they make a massive difference and fit behind 15" wheels all ok.

That quotes for a mk1 will that fit the mk2 ?

Yes, and they work really well, I was working @ TSR when they were designing them.

[SoundillusioN]

One of the best value conversion kits available: http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/tsr-big-brake-kit-for-mk1-golf-18-p.asp

285mm discs, they make a massive difference and fit behind 15" wheels all ok.

That quotes for a mk1 will that fit the mk2 ?

Also what calliper do they expect you to currently have to use the extension brackets and make use of those discs?  MK1 calipers are small, hence why i'm rocking with Corrado ones.

[Wayne]

One of the best value conversion kits available: http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/tsr-big-brake-kit-for-mk1-golf-18-p.asp

285mm discs, they make a massive difference and fit behind 15" wheels all ok.

That quotes for a mk1 will that fit the mk2 ?

Also what calliper do they expect you to currently have to use the extension brackets and make use of those discs?  MK1 calipers are small, hence why i'm rocking with Corrado ones.

The calipers are not the main issue, with a bigger disc you got more leverage if that makes sense, I know when I worked they we tried a std mk1 then fitted a 285 kit and the difference measured on a mot brake tester was a lot.

[tech1889]

Don't know much on the matter but I must say would be great if you pull it off.

You'd have to make sure they were stickered up as Ferrari and that the wheels can show them off.  

It seems simple to me but probably not so.. They are molded with a raised Ferrari writing would be awesome and can see them being better balanced..