over from the mk3 section. new car few questions

[stainesy]

hi all i have been in the mk3 section for a long ols wile now but fancied a change so went and bought this today.
what do ya think?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170898167605?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1288

the car is sweet as a nut but its my first mk2 and not used to the lack of power steering or the brakes yet.
want to upgrade the brakes as they are cack. can i fit gti brakes and what do i need to do this. just the fronts really

[damien.wrl]

I am sure someone will be along to advise you on brake upgrade, PAS is for girls anyway,welcome to the older model forum it looks a beaut and the non Gti interior is always a pleasant change to see...

[stainesy]

Cheers mate yeah just took it for a test drive and payed a deposit. Am picking it up tomorrow.
Car is as clean as it looks. The brakes did scare me abit tho so defo need to upgrade them.

[damien.wrl]

They do work you will get used to them... Looks a bit low to be racing around anyway

[Diamond Hell]

want to upgrade the brakes as they are cack. can i fit gti brakes and what do i need to do this. just the fronts really

You can either replace the non-vented fronts for 239mm front vented, or replace the hubs for 16V hubs and 256mm brakes, as well as replacing the master cylinder for a 22mm one.

The second option is much better.

Either way, replace the brake fluid first and see if that improves things.  Don't be tempted by grooved and drilled discs.  That is a fool's errand.

[stainesy]

What would I need to do the first option? Discs and calipers? From what?

[stainesy]

want to upgrade the brakes as they are cack. can i fit gti brakes and what do i need to do this. just the fronts really

You can either replace the non-vented fronts for 239mm front vented, or replace the hubs for 16V hubs and 256mm brakes, as well as replacing the master cylinder for a 22mm one.

The second option is much better.

Either way, replace the brake fluid first and see if that improves things.  Don't be tempted by grooved and drilled discs.  That is a fool's errand.

just found this on ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-256-mm-brake-upgrade-MK1-MK2-GTI-caddy-/251132225501?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a78a5a7dd#ht_500wt_1288

do i have to use a 22mm master cylinder for this? what car is the 22mm master cylinder from? may be easyer to search by car.

[SoundillusioN]

That looks really nice....    Good purchase.

want to upgrade the brakes as they are cack. can i fit gti brakes and what do i need to do this. just the fronts really

You can either replace the non-vented fronts for 239mm front vented, or replace the hubs for 16V hubs and 256mm brakes, as well as replacing the master cylinder for a 22mm one.

The second option is much better.

Either way, replace the brake fluid first and see if that improves things.  Don't be tempted by grooved and drilled discs.  That is a fool's errand.

just found this on ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-256-mm-brake-upgrade-MK1-MK2-GTI-caddy-/251132225501?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a78a5a7dd#ht_500wt_1288

do i have to use a 22mm master cylinder for this? what car is the 22mm master cylinder from? may be easyer to search by car.

Ideally yes, You can get the rest from a mk2 valver.

[stainesy]

Ok sweet do it's mk2 16v discs. Calipers. And master cylinder is all I need?

[Diamond Hell]

No, some ass-clown is selling those.

You need the master cylinder, calipers, caliper carriers, hubs and flexi hoses, as well as pads and discs.

Or go find a 280mm set up on a SEAT - there's a fair few out there which use 280mm - anything four-stud and you'll be away.

I'd buy the master cylinder new from GSF, or ECP.

Add that lot and you'll stand the thing on its nose when you stamp on the middle pedal.