« previous next »
Pages: 1 [2]

Author Topic: 256mm rear brake setup  (Read 3946 times)

Offline Steve_PD

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 7,121
  • Cruising around in a Land Cruiser
Re: 256mm rear brake setup
« Reply #10 on: 24 January 2012, 19:16 »
V5 isn't 4wd :wink:

its 6mm spacers to go between the calliper and the carriers, only for 256mm brakes off 4wd models
Spacer


Spacer fitted between calliper and carrier
Logged
I often wonder why people never expect sarcastic comments from me - they're the only reason I speak...

Offline bobbarley

  • Serious forum addict
  • *
  • Posts: 7,615
  • I'm kind of a big deal...
Re: 256mm rear brake setup
« Reply #11 on: 24 January 2012, 19:20 »
Just gotta go one better haven't ya?!  :grin:
Logged

Offline dilbert

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 201
Re: 256mm rear brake setup
« Reply #12 on: 24 January 2012, 19:31 »
Quote from: richw911 on 24 January 2012, 19:16
As said no you dont need any spacers - you only need spacers if the 256mm rear brakes came from TT  / 4WD MK4.


sweet, cheers for that
Logged
mk4 golf 1.8 gti 20v

Offline dilbert

  • GTI forum regular
  • ***
  • Posts: 201
Re: 256mm rear brake setup
« Reply #13 on: 24 January 2012, 19:33 »
cheers for all the reply you lot, very helpfull, why isit the 4wd carriers are different ? are they spaced different because they run different hubs or something  ?

Logged
mk4 golf 1.8 gti 20v

Offline richw911

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 18,673
  • The Linkmeister and an OEM Freak.
Re: 256mm rear brake setup
« Reply #14 on: 24 January 2012, 19:34 »
Quote from: dilbert on 24 January 2012, 19:33
cheers for all the reply you lot, very helpfull, why isit the 4wd carriers are different ? are they spaced different because they run different hubs or something  ?



Yeah because of the 4WD hub  :smiley:
Logged

MKIV Mod Squad™ a part of the headlight police.

Offline Wazzzer

  • Moderator
  • 10k hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 11,172
  • Golf GTI 1.8T AGU
Re: 256mm rear brake setup
« Reply #15 on: 24 January 2012, 21:38 »
don't forget to either change your splash guards or grind the lips off the ones you have now :wink:
Logged


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

Offline richw911

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 18,673
  • The Linkmeister and an OEM Freak.
Re: 256mm rear brake setup
« Reply #16 on: 24 January 2012, 21:38 »
Quote from: Wazzzer on 24 January 2012, 21:38
don't forget to either change your splash guards or grind the lips off the ones you have now :wink:

Time for yours soon?
Logged

MKIV Mod Squad™ a part of the headlight police.

Offline Wazzzer

  • Moderator
  • 10k hero
  • *****
  • Posts: 11,172
  • Golf GTI 1.8T AGU
Re: 256mm rear brake setup
« Reply #17 on: 25 January 2012, 12:34 »
Yes mate, just finishing stripping down the calipers for a lick of paint then i'll book some time in DH & Mikes man shed to pull the rear beam off :afro:
Logged


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

Offline richw911

  • 10k hero
  • *
  • Posts: 18,673
  • The Linkmeister and an OEM Freak.
Re: 256mm rear brake setup
« Reply #18 on: 25 January 2012, 14:28 »
Quote from: Wazzzer on 25 January 2012, 12:34
Yes mate, just finishing stripping down the calipers for a lick of paint then i'll book some time in DH & Mikes man shed to pull the rear beam off :afro:

:afro:  :cool:
Logged

MKIV Mod Squad™ a part of the headlight police.
Pages: 1 [2]
« previous next »